Theme: Empowering Innovation and Strengthening the Startup Ecosystem in Uttarakhand
📍 Venue:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology, Tanakpur
📅 Dates:
May 8–9, 2025
🧭 Objective:
To promote innovation and strengthen the startup ecosystem in Uttarakhand. This event was organized under the RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) program to provide a platform for budding entrepreneurs and to encourage a culture of startups.
👥 Key Guests and Speakers:
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Prof. Hardwari Lal Mandoriya (Director, Institute)
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Prof. Ashish Kumar (IIM Kashipur)
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Mr. Ram Kumar (CEO, FIED, IIM Kashipur)
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Ms. Sumedha Pant (Asst. Manager, District Industries Center, Champawat)
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Mr. Indresh Lohani & Ms. Kiran Gaithori (REEDS)
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Ms. Sharvari Piharkar (Pirut Craft)
📝 Highlights:
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Inauguration with lamp lighting ceremony
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Opening address by the Director covering the institute’s achievements, the significance of the bootcamp, and the heritage of Purnagiri Temple
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Inspirational session by Prof. Ashish Kumar on “Entrepreneurship: From Ideas to Impact”
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Sharing of entrepreneurial journeys by speakers, igniting fresh ideas among students
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Coordination with IIM Kashipur to help students develop and promote startup ideas over a 15-day ideation period
🎯 Outcomes:
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Enthusiasm among students toward startup culture
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Over 210 startups supported in the past 7 years; 26 currently active in Uttarakhand
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Encouragement toward innovation, self-reliance, and job creation
🙏 Conclusion:
The event concluded with a vote of thanks and a collective commitment to elevate Uttarakhand’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape.
