Australia and India are strengthening business ties, with a spotlight on startups pushing the boundaries of innovation. On 19 February 2025, the Consulate General of India in Perth brought together entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders for a Startup Roundtable at the Duxton Hotel. The event focused on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Space, Defence, Information Technology, Healthcare, Medtech, Fintech, and Agriculture—sectors driving the future of both economies.
The discussions revolved around how both nations can work together to accelerate growth and technological advancements. Participants examined opportunities for collaboration, from AI-driven solutions to strengthening cybersecurity frameworks. The need for joint research and cross-border partnerships emerged as a key theme, with experts emphasising how shared expertise could help tackle global challenges.
Space and Defence attracted interest, with conversations exploring potential ventures in satellite technology, space exploration, and defence manufacturing. Australia’s capabilities in research and advanced manufacturing, combined with India’s cost-effective and rapidly evolving space sector, present opportunities for collaboration that could benefit both countries.
Information Technology and Healthcare were also in focus, with delegates discussing digital healthcare solutions and the role of IT in transforming patient care. Telemedicine and health informatics emerged as areas where both countries could join forces to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
The conversation extended to Fintech and Agriculture, where digital payment systems and blockchain technology are changing the way businesses and farmers operate. Financial technologies were discussed as a tool for improving market access and increasing efficiency in the agricultural sector, particularly in supply chain management.
The event also served as a warm-up to Startup Mahakumbh 2025, a large-scale summit scheduled for April in New Delhi. With over 3,000 exhibitors, 10,000 startups, and 1,000 investors, incubators, and accelerators expected to attend, the event will showcase India’s growing startup ecosystem and provide a global platform for networking and investment.
Organised by a collective of industry bodies, including FICCI, ASSOCHAM, IVCA, and the Bootstrap Foundation, the event is supported by India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Startup India. The initiative reflects India’s broader push to boost entrepreneurship and establish itself as a global innovation hub.
The Perth roundtable set the stage for deeper collaboration between India and Australia in the startup sector. As both nations seek to drive technological progress and economic growth, such dialogues reinforce the importance of international partnerships in an increasingly connected world.
Support independent community journalism. Support The Indian Sun.
Follow The Indian Sun on X | Instagram | Facebook
Support Independent Community Journalism
Dear Reader,The Indian Sun exists for one reason: to tell stories that might otherwise go unheard.
We report on local councils, state politics, small businesses and cultural festivals. We focus on the Indian diaspora and the wider multicultural community with care, balance and accountability. We publish in print and online, send regular newsletters and produce video content. We also run media training programs to help community organisations share their own stories.
We operate independently.
Community journalism does not have the backing of large media corporations. Advertising revenue fluctuates. Platform algorithms change. Costs continue to rise. Yet the need for credible, grounded reporting in a multicultural Australia has never been greater.
When you support The Indian Sun, you support:
• Independent reporting on issues affecting migrant communities
• Coverage of local and state decisions that shape daily life
• A platform for small businesses and community groups
• Media training that builds skills within the community
• Journalism accountable to readers
We cannot cover everything, but we work to cover what matters.
If you value thoughtful reporting that reflects Australia’s diversity, we invite you to contribute. Every donation helps us maintain the quality and consistency of our work.
Please consider making a contribution today.
Thank you for your support.
The Indian Sun Team
