GJEPC Launches ‘JewelStart’, India’s First Dedicated Innovation & Incubation Centre for the Gem & Jewellery Industry
Ahmedabad, 13th January 2026: IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 witnessed a defining moment for India’s gem and jewellery industry with the launch of JewelStart, GJEPC’s first dedicated incubation and acceleration platform for gems, jewellery and allied startups. Unveiled at the show in Mumbai, JewelStart signals a deliberate move to embed structured innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-led problem solving into the industry’s growth story.
Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC highlighted, “As India moves towards its vision of becoming a USD 100-billion jewellery export powerhouse, the industry must evolve beyond legacy systems. JewelStart is a movement designed to infuse agility, and digital-first innovation into the jewellery ecosystem. Backed by India’s rapidly growing startup economy and strong institutional support, JewelStart will bridge heritage craftsmanship with indigenous technology, democratizing innovation for the entire industry and strengthening India’s position as the jeweller to the world.”
The programme architecture of JewelStart rests on three clear pillars: market access, mentorship and capital. Startups selected under the initiative will gain direct exposure to GJEPC’s global trade platforms such as IIJS Bharat Premiere, IIJS Bharat Signature and IIJS Bharat Tritiya, along with guidance from industry leaders, investors and domain experts. The model is intended to help founders move from concept to commercial readiness with speed and relevance.
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