ENA MSME 2025-02-25 14:03:48 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Kashipur, Feb 25 (KNN)</strong> The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur successfully concluded its flagship entrepreneurship summit, Uttishtha'25, on February 24, 2025.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The two-day event featured extensive discussions, competitions, and start-up showcases that brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and students.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Organised in collaboration with the Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (FIED) and with support from the Ministry of Agriculture &amp; 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).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Representation from more than 2,000 business schools further underscored the event's widespread appeal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The second day began with the Expo Inauguration, providing young entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their innovations to potential investors and mentors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He further added, The response from entrepreneurs, students, and senior leaders highlighted the growing significance of start-up ecosystems in steering future business. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">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.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41193 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/iim-kashipurs-two-day-entrepreneurship-summit-highlights-agri-and-msme-innovation 2025-02-25 14:03:48 knnindia.co.in