Innovation Mission Punjab is a catalyst organisation born from a unique partnership between the government of Punjab and the private sector. The aim is to leverage capital, policy, technology, and community to establish Punjab among the top innovation ecosystems in India. Its role is to cement the base for innovation and organically boost the state of innovation in Punjab. The Mission nurtures local startups and entrepreneurial communities by engaging key ecosystem stakeholders—business leaders and owners, investors, startups, academia, professionals, and government representatives—to craft and foster a culture of entrepreneurship and venture formation. It works with tech and non-tech startups across various stages by building their capacity and providing piloting opportunities and access to markets in a variety of sectors.