Startup India Challenge held at BGSBU in collaboration with JKEDI
Rajouri, Sep 26: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), organised the Startup India Challenge on Friday at the University Auditorium, Polytechnic Block. Registrar Abhishek Sharma was the chief guest.
In his address, the Registrar highlighted the importance of startup initiatives in shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship. He encouraged students to actively engage in developing sustainable business ideas and assured them that the University is committed to providing a supportive platform to nurture a vibrant startup culture.
Sharma added that BGSBU would soon host business pioneers of national repute to mentor students and guide them on their entrepreneurial journeys. He also revealed that several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading institutions and organisations are being planned to strengthen the University’s startup ecosystem. Additionally, a National Advisory Committee will soon be constituted to offer expert mentorship and strategic guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr A. A. Shah, Faculty In-charge of the Startup and Innovation Cell, who reaffirmed the University’s commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem. This was followed by the chief guest’s address.
Dr Mubashir Malik, Head of the Department of Information Technology & Engineering (ITE), delivered the keynote address, while Mr Mehraj, District Nodal Officer of JKEDI, presented an overview of the startup programmes and opportunities available to aspiring entrepreneurs.
During the event, 17 innovative startup ideas were showcased before a jury of four distinguished judges. After evaluation, three ideas were shortlisted for the final round.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 500 students, along with deans, principals, directors, heads of departments, university officers, JKEDI officials and other dignitaries. The event provided a dynamic platform for students to demonstrate their entrepreneurial potential and engage with experts from academia and industry.
