The fund will be used to expand the accelerator programme and introduce new programmes aimed at student and women entrepreneurs.

The grant money will be used by Zone Startups India to almost double its current operating space at the BSE in Mumbai and support a larger ...

Zone Startups works with entrepreneurs from around the world to drive the innovation economy through strategic partnerships.

The fund will seek to invest between $50,000 and $500,000 in 10-15 start-ups every year.

"We are really excited about our visit to Canada, where we will have an opportunity to interact with the top people in the industry."

According to several members of Ficci and Assocham, a move is on to "arrange" Narendra Modi roadshows in several cities across the country.