It is owned by Bitget, a major global crypto exchange, and Avalanche, a high-performance smart contract platform. announcement Strategic collaboration focused on accelerating Web3 development India. The partnership demonstrates the commitment that both companies will invest in India’s fast-growing blockchain ecosystem. It is some of over 1,000 Web3 startups and some of the most active crypto users in the world.
The goal is to reach more cities, attract more young people, and fund more ideas. Bitget and Avalanche aim to enable local builders, students and developers using the tools, exposures and financial support they need to build for the future of the Internet.
Shared vision: education, access, opportunities
Bitget’s BlockChain4Youth program has pledged $10 million over the next five years to promote blockchain education through scholarships, hackathons and workshops. The initiative not only focuses on India, but also spans the entire global community aimed at creating a powerful grassroots movement.
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Meanwhile, Avalanche is deepening its involvement in India by working with government agencies on social projects and providing mini-grants to developers. The focus remains on creating a distributed ecosystem that can support both consumer and enterprise applications.
Devika Mittal, Regional Director of AVA Labs, emphasized the active and ambitiousness of the Indian Web3 community.
“Our goal at the event is to provide space for every Web3 enthusiast to connect and build, whether in Delhi, Varanasi or elsewhere,” Mittal said.
Grassroots Campaign: “HODL on” Tour
The first step in this collaboration is already underway. The “Hodl on” tour, jointly announced by Bitget and Avalanche, has already hosted successful community events in Delhi and Bangalore. These meetups serve as spaces for education, collaboration and talent introductions. From students to startup founders, participants will be given access to real-world learning experiences and potential funding opportunities.
Jyotsna Hridyani, head of South Asia at Bitget, believes education is the foundation.
“To maximize the potential of blockchain in India’s digital future, empowering users with the right knowledge is essential.” Hridyani Staed. “At Bitget, we are committed to filling this gap through community programs, university partnerships and accessible learning tools.”
Why India, why now?
India is the world’s top country in cryptography adoption and ranks second globally in the number of active Web3 developers. The tech-savvy youth population and the scale of their digital economy provide a fertile ground for blockchains to thrive, given the right resources.
Avalanche’s involvement with local government agencies also adds reliability and reach to the mission. Their efforts are not limited to high-tech circles. They work on welfare projects and aim to increase the real-world impact of blockchain in the broader, generally important sectors.
Bitget’s role in India’s Web3 journey is because Exchange strengthens its global footprint. In July 2024, Bitget announced it was working on full regulatory approval in India. The move coincides with the company’s recent success in obtaining regulatory permits in El Salvador as a digital asset service provider.
Bitget’s first quarter 2025 transparency report shows spot trading volume increased by 159% to $2.08 trillion. Its native bit get tokens (BGB) are currently ranked among the top 50 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
What’s ahead: Buildings for a year
Both Bitget and Avalanche are committed to continuing this partnership until the end of 2025. Their combined efforts include more workshops, more grants and more meetups in cities across India. The aim is to nurture the Indian Web3 Talent Pipeline and help startups gain visibility, mentorship and fundraising.
The partnership also provides international exposure to Indian developers and helps them infiltrate global markets while being based on local innovation.
India currently hosts over 1,000 Web3 startups. Bitget has set a bold goal. The goal is to double that number by 2025.
