KPMG in India has announced StepOut as the winner of the India finals of the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator Competition (GTIC) 2025. StepOut will now represent India at the global finals scheduled to take place at the Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. At the global finals, they will showcase their innovations and pitch their growth plans to a panel of international jury members. The winning team will also be featured in the KPMG Private Enterprise “2025 Winners’ Report.”
Now in its 5th year, GTIC is a flagship initiative by KPMG globally. It brings together the brightest minds in technology innovation and spotlights the most promising tech innovators from the startup ecosystem. This year’s competition saw participation from 25 countries, with the India edition led by KPMG in India’s Startups and Innovation team.
The India finale witnessed an impressive turnout of tech-led and tech-enabled startups. Ten finalists pitched their innovations to a jury comprising leaders from KPMG in India and external industry experts. The winner now joins a global peer network of high-achieving tech entrepreneurs, gaining opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, and build meaningful connections.
Yezdi Nagporewalla, Chief Executive Officer, KPMG in India said, “The future belongs to those who dare to innovate! The Global Tech Innovator Competition 2025 is more than just a contest. It is an opportunity to showcase groundbreaking ideas, gain global exposure, and connect with industry leaders. With AI and emerging technologies reshaping industries, this platform empowers startups to tap into transformative innovation and scale new heights. My heartfelt congratulations to the winning team, StepOut, for their remarkable performance in the competition and I wish them the very best for representing the country at the global finals.”
As the winning team heads to compete at the GTIC 2025 - Global Finale event at Web Summit 2025, KPMG in India will continue to support them throughout the run-up to the finals - offering expert insights and coaching to help them succeed as they prepare to compete in a truly global business environment.
