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IQue Ventures Launches ₹600 Crore Startup Park to Fuel Early-Stage Innovation

IQue Ventures

IQue Ventures has announced “Startup Park,” a ₹600 crore initiative aimed at reshaping India’s early-stage startup ecosystem. The first phase—a ₹50 crore facility in Bengaluru launching on September 15, 2025—is expected to support over 200 startups and create more than 10,000 jobs within the next year and a half.

Unlike traditional co-working spaces, Startup Park is designed as a full-stack ecosystem for innovation. It will feature pitch-ready studios, research and prototyping labs, and collaborative workspaces, alongside structured access to mentorship and funding networks. The idea is to give founders a single hub where they can move from ideation to scaling without facing the common bottlenecks of limited infrastructure or disconnected support.

Founder and CEO Shafi Shoukath positions Startup Park as a one-stop platform offering “everything a founder needs under one roof—from pitching to global expansion.” The Bengaluru center is envisioned as a launchpad, with plans to replicate the model across other Indian hubs and, eventually, international markets.

By combining infrastructure, capital access, and strategic guidance, IQue Ventures hopes to reduce the friction that slows early-stage ventures. The project is particularly well-timed, as India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is rapidly evolving into a globally competitive space. Bengaluru, already recognized as the country’s startup capital, provides the ideal environment for such a venture, with its deep pool of talent, mentors, and investors.

The initiative also mirrors a larger trend: moving beyond piecemeal services to integrated startup ecosystems that streamline resources and accelerate growth. If successful, Startup Park could deliver not just 10,000 direct jobs but also ripple effects across local economies by drawing skilled talent, stimulating ancillary industries, and encouraging bolder ideas to flourish.

In essence, IQue Ventures’ Startup Park is poised to become a cornerstone of India’s startup support infrastructure, empowering entrepreneurs to innovate, scale, and thrive.

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