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Three-day Huddle Global 2025 to kick off at Kovalam on Dec 12

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 11 (UNI) India's largest beachside startup festival, Huddle Global 2025, organised by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), will get underway at Kovalam near Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, December 12.
The three-day festival will showcase the journey of India's startup ecosystem, with Kerala serving as the focal hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies.
Besides opening vast opportunities for startups, including funding and mentor support, the three-day event, now into its 7th edition, is packed with insightful debates, expo of innovative products, an all-India hackathon with attractive prizes up for grab and a host of other exciting programmes.
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