How Kerala’s startup ecosystem is staying afloat during the pandemic Updated: Updated: April 22, 2021 17:57 IST During the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, new startups across Kerala were launched and existing ones gained traction in spite of several challenges Share Article AAA Employees of All About Innovations (AAI) at work at their site in Alappuzha district, Kerala | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement During the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, new startups across Kerala were launched and existing ones gained traction in spite of several challenges Amidst the pandemic-induced economic downturn, new startups were launched and existing ones adapted. As per Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the nodal agency of the Kerala Government for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities, over 400 new companies have been registered since March 2020.