'Uttistha 2024': IIM Kashipur’s 7th Agri Startup Expo To Be Held On Jan 27, 28

IIM Kashipur’s agricultural startup fair is aimed at celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and fostering innovation and collaboration in the field of agriculture.

IIM Kashipur's 7th Agri Expo To Begin From January 27

Source : iimkashipur.ac.in

The Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur (IIM Kashipur) is all set to host the 7th edition of ‘Uttistha 2024,’ on January 27 and 28, 2024. In its seventh edition, the Agri Mela’ Startup Expo shall further its aim to unite agri startups, industry stakeholders, and investors to exchange valuable insights on entrepreneurship, featuring several engaging expo activities. The two-day event, hailed as the Mahakumbh of Agriculture Startups is conducted by the Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development [FIED] and E-Cell IIM Kashipur, with the support of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, aimed at celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and fostering innovation and collaboration.

 Over 2,000 B-School students, 20+ VC and entrepreneur talks, 10,000+ visitors, 100+ startups, and the top 10 startups engaging in live pitching [Ran Bhoomi]. On its first day, the summit will feature various enlightening events such as Udaan 7.0 (Pitching Competition), HULT Prize, Live Startup Pitching Competition, and Leaders Mantra. The second day of the event shall feature the ‘Expo Day,’ [Kashipur Mela], focusing on career counselling sessions, cultural showcasing, science fairs, and a celebrity night. These competitions and engagement are aimed at identifying potential ideas and provide them a chance to present in front of a panel of prestigious VCs, entrepreneurs, academicians, and angel investors.

 Speaking about the event, Ram Kumar, CEO, IIM Kashipur FIED said,  “Over the last seven years, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has supported over 140 startups with funding totalling INR 320 crore thanks to IIM Kashipur's Uttishtha-'Agri Mela' Startup Expo, which has grown to be a significant driver of agri-startup success. The initiative not only encourages creativity but also has a significant positive socio-economic impact, raising 500,000 farmers' standards of living and generating employment. These startups are changing the face of Indian business with their creative ideas that are displayed on platforms like 'Agri Mela,' showcasing everything from eco-friendly agriculture solutions to sustainable fashion.”

As per the official announcement, IIM Kashipur has also launched a five-day Open Management Development Programme (MDP) titled ‘Soft Skills for the Workplace of Tomorrow.’ Scheduled from 5th to 9th February 2024. Notably, IIM Kashipur’s Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development [FIED], is an incubation center that supports startups. The foundation has organised 18 start-up boot camps in 13 districts of Uttarakhand in 2022-23, extending its reach to 2500 college students and micro-entrepreneurs.