The Rajasthan DigiFest, in association with the TiE Global Summit 2026, is expected to attract over 10,000 entrepreneurs, 500+ investors, 100+ global speakers, and 200+ startups from 30+ countries, with estimated investments of around ₹200 crore to the startups.
Taking place from January 4 to 6, 2026, at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre, the event will feature 170 startups pitching innovative ideas, alongside Global Investor Meets, Startup Showcases and Pitch Sessions, the TiE Women Global semi-finals and finals, TiE University finals, a Gaming Hackathon, Film Festival, and the TGS 100 competition for India’s most investable startups.
Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan said, "Our goal is to make Rajasthan a leading hub of knowledge, technology, and entrepreneurship through digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable development. Rajasthan Digifest 2026, organized in collaboration with TiE Global Summit, is a significant effort in this direction. Participants at the Summit will experience the state's creative energy and technological potential through workshops, investor-startup meets, industry-government dialogues, and experiences related to Rajasthan's innovation ecosystem and cultural heritage.”
He further added, “I am confident that this Summit will prove to be an effective platform for investment, collaboration, and innovation, bolstering our efforts to establish Rajasthan on the global innovation map. I warmly welcome all entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators to the Summit and invite them to take advantage of the vast investment and business opportunities available in Rajasthan. I wish the Rajasthan Digifest and TiE Global Summit 2026 all success."
This marks the first time the TiE Global Summit, an internationally renowned entrepreneurship event, will be held in a tier-2 city, highlighting Rajasthan’s rapid emergence as a vibrant hub for innovation and startups beyond metropolitan centers.
Key highlights include the anticipated launch of Rajasthan’s landmark State AI Policy, aimed at fueling AI-driven entrepreneurship, alongside new AI-focused startup initiatives, international collaborations, and enhanced grant and funding schemes supporting inclusive and sustainable growth.
Participants will also benefit from hands-on workshops, investor–startup speed meets, government–industry dialogues, curated tours showcasing Jaipur’s innovation ecosystem and cultural heritage, as well as immersive AR/VR labs and digital showcases, reflecting the summit’s focus on next-generation technology.
The summit will also celebrate a decade of India’s startup policies alongside Rajasthan’s 10-year progress in building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing insights into transformative growth and TiE’s pivotal role in fostering startup success globally. Together, Rajasthan DigiFest and TiE Global Summit 2026 offer a powerful platform for collaboration, investment, and innovation, cementing Jaipur’s stature on the global innovation map.
