National Startup Day 2026: Celebrating India’s Innovative Ecosystem and Leadership in Growth

National Startup Day

India marked National Startup Day 2026, celebrating a decade of transformative innovation and the remarkable journey of the Startup India Initiative in shaping the nation’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year’s celebrations highlighted the dynamic contributions of visionary founders whose startups are driving scalable impact, job creation, and inclusive growth across sectors such as technology, healthcare, fintech, and sustainability.  

At the heart of this celebration was Mr. Vikas Saxena, CEO of Caleedo – Digitizing Possibilities, representing leadership from India’s evolving SaaS and workplace tech landscape. With over 25 years of strategic business leadership experience, Vikas Saxena continues to drive Caleedo’s mission of integrating smart workplace solutions and ESG-centric digital innovation, contributing to India’s growing technology ecosystem.  

National Startup Day underscores the importance of entrepreneurial resilience, actionable innovation, and sustainable scaling –  principles that align with Caleedo’s vision to deliver impactful solutions for modern enterprises. As startups across India chart new frontiers of growth, Caleedo remains committed to supporting this vibrant startup ecosystem through meaningful collaborations, customer-centric technology, and leadership that inspires the next wave of digital transformation.

🚀 Exciting News! 

We are delighted to share that Mr. Vikas Saxena, CEO of Caleedo, has been appointed as Chairman – IoT & Automation at the Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI)

With over 27 years of experience in intelligent building management, Fire & security systems, and Automation & Control, Vikas brings unmatched expertise and leadership. Having worked with global organizations like G4S, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Ceasefire, he continues to contribute immensely to the safety and workplace automation domain. 

Beyond his professional journey, Vikas is an active industry contributor, thought leader, philanthropist, and mentor—constantly driving innovation and positive change in the community. 

🌟 Please join us in congratulating him on this new role and wishing him success in his journey ahead!