Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), in partnership with Startup India, has announced the launch of three dedicated Industry Cohorts aimed at accelerating innovation in TravelTech, Supply Chain, and Food Industry.
The program is open to DPIIT-registered startups and is being rolled out in collaboration with leading corporates – EaseMyTrip.com, Transworld Group, and Jaleel Holdings LLC.
Kerala Startup Mission Driving Startup Acceleration
The initiative provides startups with direct access to corporate mentorship, real-world pilot opportunities, funding support, and international market access.
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It is designed to connect innovative Indian startups with fast-growing ecosystems in the UAE and Middle East, strengthening the India–UAE Startup Corridor.
Program Highlights
- Direct mentorship from industry leaders and sector experts
- Global visibility and funding opportunities
- Co-marketing and collaboration with established corporates
- Showcase and demo events in the UAE
Focus Areas by Cohort
- TravelTech – EaseMyTrip Cohort
- AI-driven travel personalization
- AR/VR-based immersive travel experiences
- Smart booking and payments
- Sustainable and eco-tourism platforms
- Infrastructure tech for tourism
- Supply Chain – Transworld Group Cohort
- AI & IoT-based logistics optimization
- Blockchain-driven transparency
- Digital freight management platforms
- Maritime tech and port automation
- Green logistics and sustainable shipping
- Food Industry – Jaleel Holdings Cohort
- Sustainable agriculture and farm-to-fork models
- Food processing & packaging innovations
- Cold chain logistics
- Alternative proteins & functional foods
- Retail-tech for food distribution
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Kerala Startup Mission’s 2025 Edition: Market Expansion to UAE
Each vertical will select 10 high-potential startups demonstrating innovation, scalability, and market readiness. The program will feature mentorship, investor engagement, and curated business development opportunities, culminating in showcase events in the UAE.
Application Details
Startups can apply here. The last date for applications is 10th September 2025.
By connecting startups with EaseMyTrip, Transworld Group, and Jaleel Holdings, the Kerala Startup Mission Industry Cohorts aim to foster deeper industry collaboration, open innovation, and long-term market expansion in global ecosystems.
