3-day startup ideation workshop concludes at KU

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-01-27 19:41:06 |

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Srinagar, Jan 27: The University of Kashmir (KU) held a three-day Startup Ideation Workshop as part of the 13-Day Winter Entrepreneur Cohort program to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

The event was organised by the NewGen IEDC KU in collaboration with the MeitY Startup Hub under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The workshop provided a platform for final-year and graduate students, as well as early-stage startup founders, to refine innovative ideas. 

The workshop featured interactive sessions led by expert mentors, Mrs. Arundhati Rao and Mr. Adithya Bhagavatula, who focused on creativity, practical ideation, and entrepreneurial capacity building.

In her message Vice Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan expressed her satisfaction with the successful conduct of the workshop.

"Such initiatives are crucial for nurturing an entrepreneurial ecosystem and aligning with the University's commitment to excellence in education and innovation," she said.

Prof. Khan also appreciated NewGen IEDC’s efforts in organizing  such impactful and collaborative programs to support first generation entrepreneurs.

Dean Academic Affairs KU, Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada, commended the initiative, calling it "a vital step in connecting academic learning with real-world applications." 

Dean Research KU, Prof. Mohammad Sultan Bhat, emphasized the synergy between research and entrepreneurship.

"Workshops like these translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions and develop a culture of innovation," he said.

Dean College Development Council KU, Prof. Khurshid Ahmad Butt stressed on the importance of collaborative efforts.

"Such programs provide a platform for ideas to flourish under expert guidance," he said.

Registrar KU, Prof. Naseer Iqbal highlighted the socio-economic impact of entrepreneurship and said the empowering youth through such opportunities strengthens the development framework of the region.

Coordinator NewGen KU Dr. Sartaj Hussain and Nodal Officer NewGen KU Dr. Parvez Ahmad Shah expressed their gratitude to the University leadership for their support.

Selected participants will advance to the 10-Day Winter Entrepreneur Cohort, beginning in February 2025, for intensive training on startup development and sustainability.