SMVDU-TBIC Participates in Konnect Interactive Session organised by JKEDI,Jammu

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Technology Business Incubation
Center (SMVDU-TBIC) participated in the prestigious Jammu Kashmir Konnect interactive
session, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute
(JKEDI) held at the JKEDI campus in Bari Brahmna.

The event aimed to promote
collaboration and innovation within Jammu & Kashmir’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The session, hosted by Shri Rajinder Sharma, Director of JKEDI, featured Shri Sumeet Kumar
Jarangal, Director of DPIIT, Government of India, as the keynote speaker. The event
brought together key stakeholders, including heads of incubation centers, their teams,
and prominent startups affiliated with incubators across Jammu & Kashmir. Representing
SMVDU-TBIC, CEO Dr. Sanjay Mohan, along with Business Manager, Ms. Divye Duheta
Mahajan and Committee Member Dr. Ankush Raina, actively contributed to the
discussions, offering valuable insights. During the session, SMVDU-TBIC emphasized
several critical aspects vital for the growth and success of the startup ecosystem in
Jammu & Kashmir. The team called for greater collaboration among stakeholders from
different incubators to create a unified community plan aimed at supporting and uplifting
startups. Additionally, they highlighted the importance of establishing a robust
mentorship network that would guide startups through every stage of their development.
SMVDU-TBIC also expressed a strong interest in exploring DPIIT’s schemes that could
further enhance the capabilities of both incubators and startups. The interactive session
provided an invaluable platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, discuss ongoing
developments, and strategize ways to nurture entrepreneurship in Jammu & Kashmir.
The dialogue underscored the need for a cohesive, inclusive, and resource-rich
ecosystem that supports startups at all stages of their journey. SMVDU-TBIC expresses
its gratitude to Shri Rajinder Sharma, Director of JKEDI, for providing the team with the
opportunity to interact with Shri Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, Director of DPIIT, Government
of India along with other stakeholders. The discussions were invaluable in contributing to
the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir. Further gratitude is
extended to Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of SMVDU, for his unwavering support,
which continues to inspire and guide the efforts at SMVDU-TBIC.