IIM Kashipur’s Two-Day Entrepreneurship Summit Highlights Agri And MSME Innovation

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Kashipur, Feb 25 (KNN) The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur successfully concluded its flagship entrepreneurship summit, Uttishtha’25, on February 24, 2025.

The two-day event featured extensive discussions, competitions, and start-up showcases that brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and students.

Organised in collaboration with the Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (FIED) and with support from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, the summit attracted more than 10,000 participants, including over 200 Agri startups, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).

Representation from more than 2,000 business schools further underscored the event’s widespread appeal.

The second day began with the Expo Inauguration, providing young entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their innovations to potential investors and mentors.

The event featured a distinguished panel of guests, including Dr. Deepak Murari, Joint Director, Directorate of Industries, Uttarakhand; Santosh Kumar Sinha, Deputy General Manager, SIDBI; and several other prominent officials from government, education, and financial institutions.

Prof. Sahal Batra, Director, FIED at IIM Kashipur, remarked on the summit’s achievements, stating, “Uttishtha’25 has once again reaffirmed IIM Kashipur’s commitment towards startup sustenance and promoting innovation.”

He further added, “The response from entrepreneurs, students, and senior leaders highlighted the growing significance of start-up ecosystems in steering future business.”

The summit concluded with an awards ceremony recognising winners of various competitions including Udaan, the Hult Prize, B-Plan, and Social Entrepreneurship challenges for their innovative business solutions.

(KNN Bureau)



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