Startup Odisha

Many congratulations to Magicdecor! 🎉

A Startup Odisha-recognised startup, MagicDecor has secured a strategic investment of ₹5.1 Crore from Pidilite Ventures for a 20% stake, a massive vote of confidence in their vision to redefine decor and interiors.

We’re incredibly proud to see Odisha’s startups attracting marquee investors and scaling new heights. This milestone is a testament to the innovation and ex*****on strength emerging from our state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Wishing the entire MagicDecor team the very best as they continue to transform spaces and inspire creativity across India and beyond.



CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India

Startup Odisha had the privilege of participating in an interactive session hosted by World Trade Center Bhubaneswar, where the session offered valuable insights into Odisha’s startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial opportunities to foster innovation, capacity building, and international market access for Odisha’s startups.

Together, we are building a globally connected innovation ecosystem.



CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India

A team led by Shri S.R. Pradhan, IAS, CEO, Startup Odisha, along with Dr. Nivedita Jena, COO, DBT-ILS BioIncubator; Ms. Purabee Purnasha Mishra, COO, Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar, STPI; and Shri Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar. They held discussions with Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and esteemed faculty members on seven high-priority domains for healthcare innovation. The collective vision is to catalyse a paradigm shift from reactive care to proactive, personalised medicine through technology and collaboration.



CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India AIIMS Bhubaneswar NRDC STPI AIC NALANDA

Startup Odisha successfully hosted a technical session on SIRO Recognition & PRISM Scheme for DeepTech startups and MSMEs on 29th May 2026 at the O-Hub Auditorium, Bhubaneswar.

Valuable guidance was shared by:
🔹 Dr. Tripta Garg, Scientist ‘E’, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India;
🔹 Dr. Bijaya Kumar Sahu, Senior Regional Manager & Head (Outreach Office), National Research Development Corporation (NRDC),
🔹 Dr. Nivedita Jena, COO, DBT- ILS BIOINCUBATOR
🔹 Dr. Purabee Mishra, COO, Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar, STPI

Grateful for the insightful interactions and direct mentorship to our innovator community.



CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India STPI NRDC

Shri S.R. Pradhan, IAS, CEO, Startup Odisha visited the School of Hospitality-WSC and engaged with learners during the placement orientation conducted by Bharat Biotech and expressed appreciation for Tata STRIVE’s training quality, hospitality standards, and world-class infrastructure.

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CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India

Many congratulations to TestQuest, a Startup Odisha-incubated and financially assisted startup, on the official launch of their mobile app!

Taking a major step towards smarter learning, this app brings mock tests, performance analysis, and video solutions straight to your fingertips. Proud to see Odisha's startup ecosystem continuing to thrive and innovate.

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CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India

Many congratulations to Veltos AI! 🎉

A Startup Odisha-recognised and financially assisted startup, Veltos AI, has secured ₹15 Lakh in funding from the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). Adding to this momentum, Veltos AI was named one of the Top 5 Products of the Day worldwide on Product Hunt, earning global recognition from the tech and creator community.

We wish the entire team continued success as they empower creators everywhere to turn imagination into a playable reality. 🚀



CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India

A significant step towards strengthening Odisha's industrial framework!

The comprehensive review of district-level projects at O-Hub reflects a strong roadmap for the future.

Startup Odisha remains dedicated to supporting Honourable Minister, Shri Gokulananada Mallick and the Government of Odisha's vision, fostering an environment where every entrepreneur has the opportunity to thrive and build.



CMO Odisha MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India

Huge congratulations to Tanumanasa Research Pvt. Ltd.! 🎉

A Startup Odisha-incubated and financially assisted startup, Tanumanasa, has been officially approved under the IndiaAI Mission and secured ₹2.8 Cr+ GPU funding, including a 40% government subsidy. This milestone fuels their Project Himalaya LLM, which will soon go live on the India AI-Kosh platform.

Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Tanumanasa is pioneering indigenous large language models and agentic AI systems for sectors like education, mining, and governance.

We wish their entire team continued success as they build sovereign AI capabilities for India. 🚀



CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India

Huge congratulations to AstroNext. 🎉

The recognition and financial assistance provided by Startup Odisha have enabled the startup to secure angel funding in a round led by an eminent NRI investor.

Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, AstroNext is uniquely bridging traditional astrological wisdom with contemporary technology by developing India's first astrology SaaS ecosystem.

We wish the team continued success as they build a transformative SpiritualTech ecosystem. 🚀



CMO Odisha Gokulananda Mallick MSME Department, Government of Odisha Startup India