The Maharashtra Startup Week is an initiative by the Government of Maharashtra to encourage, engage, and enable the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem. It offers a platform for startups across various sectors to showcase their innovative solutions to the government. The top 100 startups get to present their solutions to a panel of judges, and the top 24 winners receive work orders up to Rs 15 lakh from the Maharashtra State Innovation Society to pilot their solutions within different state departments, along with mentoring and access to government machinery for up to 12 months. Participating startups also gain access to investors, incubators, networking opportunities, and other benefits.