Founded by Claude Smadja, former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, a long-serving board member at Infosys, and a distinguished journalist, the firm brings deep expertise at the intersection of geopolitics, business, and technology.Aligned with SPF’s global outreach  efforts, this collaboration will create new avenues for our members to engage with global leaders through Smadja & Smadja’s convening platforms across Japan, China, Indonesia, and India, including the India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC), the fifth edition of which will take place in Delhi on May 6-7 2026. This flagship annual dialogue bringing together senior leaders from industry, policy, and innovation ecosystems.

Grand Startup Challenge 2026

SPF partners with CARS24, DPIIT and MeitY Startup Hub for the Grand Startup Challenge, offering early-stage startups access to a ₹1 crore prize pool, mentorship and deployment opportunities.

New Delhi, India

Dubai World Trade Centre for GITEX AI INDIA

Startup Policy Forum signed an MoU with Dubai World Trade Centre to strengthen India-UAE technology ties, expand global market access for Indian startups and collaborate on GITEX AI INDIA 2027.

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