The Indian government mandates that atleast 25% of all public procurement projects should be undertaken by MSEs (Micro and Small Enterprises). Latest trends show that CPSEs (Central Public Sector Enterprises) are going above and beyond to reach ~36% procurement from MSEs in the last financial year.
In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, startups are at the forefront of solving emerging, never-seen-before challenges, driving innovation where traditional solutions fall short. The public sector is the largest cu stomer in the world, yet for most startups, accessing government contracts remains a challenge. While governments worldwide seek cutting-edge solutions in GovTech, Smart Cities, Health, Defence and Energy, startups often struggle to break into these markets due to:
⚡ Bureaucratic hurdles
⚡ Regulatory complexities
⚡ Lack of direct access to decision-makers
These are some of the reasons that prevent game-changing innovations from reaching the governments that need them most.
This is where iCollab comes in.
iCollab, an initiative by Raminfo, will help startups navigate the maze of public procurement landscape. A first-of-its-kind B2G revenue accelerator, iCollab, supports startups to break into the trillion-dollar public procurement market by providing mentorship, strategic partnerships, and procurement readiness programs. Backed by Raminfo’s 30 years of expertise in public sector innovation, iCollab goes beyond traditional accelerators by offering:
💡 Hands-on support in bidding, execution, and scaling government sales
💡 Procurement bootcamps, policy guidance, and one-on-one mentorship
💡 Direct connections to government decision-makers and industry leaders
iCollab’s goal is to make government markets more accessible, transparent, startup-friendly and become the catalyst for public-private innovation on a global scale.
On 2nd April, 2025, iCollab will be launched by Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana, marking a new era of collaboration between startups and the public sector.
This invite-only launch event is a must-attend for startups, investors, and policymakers looking to unlock new opportunities in the public procurement space.
For more details, reach out to our team at hello@icollabhub.com
