Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has launched a Supply Chain and Logistics track under its 2025 Industry Cohort Programme to help Indian startups expand into the UAE and Gulf markets.

The initiative aims to support 10 promising Indian firms seeking to enter the Gulf region’s rapidly evolving logistics and trade market, KSUM said in a statement on Friday.

The programme, partnered with Transworld Group, aims to drive innovation by supporting pilot projects, partnerships, and investment opportunities with major logistics players in the region, KSUM said. 

It added that the programme focuses on high-impact areas such as digital freight platforms, AI-driven supply chain visibility, cold chain efficiency, port digitisation, last-mile delivery, and compliance automation. It will provide startups with B2B access to Middle East decision-makers, domain mentorship from industry veterans, and a launch pad to validate solutions through Transworld Group’s network.

Additionally, KSUM will facilitate investor connections and offer tailored support for market entry, localisation, and scaling across the Gulf region.

KSUM’s 2025 Industry Cohort Programme spans three major verticals: Food & AgriTech, Supply Chain & Logistics, and TravelTech. Each vertical will feature 10 handpicked, market-ready startups selected for their growth potential and readiness to scale regionally.

KSUM CEO Anoop Ambika said the initiative will "unleash the potential of cutting-edge Indian startups" by connecting them with leading industry players in the fast-growing UAE and Middle East ecosystem. "This flagship market acceleration initiative bridges startups with strategic business opportunities, mentorship from industry leaders and global experts, partnerships, deep investor engagement, and sector-specific collaboration and investment prospects in the region," he added.

(With inputs from PTI)

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