The Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF) at NIT Srinagar, a Section 8 company established under the NIDHI Scheme of the DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, successfully concluded a two-day startup evaluation event.
This event was part of the Call for Startup Application 2.0 initiative.
The evaluation was conducted in a hybrid mode, featuring a distinguished panel of experts from various industries and regions. The panel included Rajiv Bose, Consultant and Startup Mentor; Shahid Ansari, Founder and CEO of Startup Kashmir; Prof. Babar Ahmed, Senior Patron of Mechatronics, Haptics, Robotics, MEMS Modelling and Simulation, Dr. Shabir A Sofi, HOD IT Dept., NIT Srinagar; Dr. Saad Parvez, PI GIF NIT Srinagar; and Shahid Abbas Mir, CEO GIF NIT Srinagar.
A diverse array of startups from across India showcased their innovative ideas at the evaluation event. The rigorous screening process screened more than 45 promising ventures with a wide range of backgrounds. Among the participants were several startups with unique patented technologies.
The evaluation panel also saw participation from NIT students, alumni, agritech experts, educators, and entrepreneurs. Pitches were delivered both in-person and virtually, reflecting the dynamic and growing startup ecosystem.
