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Government Launches BHASKAR Platform to Boost India’s Startup Ecosystem

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Anurag Trivedi

The government has launched 'Bhaskar', a digital platform aimed at enhancing India's startup ecosystem under the Startup India initiative. Led by the DPIIT, BHASKAR will centralize resources and foster collaboration among startups, investors, mentors, and service providers. The platform aims to create the world’s largest digital startup registry, providing personalized IDs for easier networking, searchability, and discovery of opportunities. This initiative aligns with India’s goal of becoming a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting over 1,46,000 DPIIT-recognised startups.

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ITI Dollygunj's Startup Boot Camp Spurs Student Innovation

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Anurag Trivedi

The Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Dollygunj held a Startup Boot Camp, empowering over 100 students to transform their ideas into businesses. Organized by the Industries Department, the event focused on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Students learned about the Startup India scheme, startup procedures, and government benefits. Mr. Venkatesh Ch, Principal of ITI, emphasized the rewards of forming startups. Mrs. Sunitha Kumari, Assistant Director (Tech) at the Directorate of Industries, urged students to actively pursue their ideas. Unicorniz Innovations Pvt. Ltd. showcased their AR/VR software, enhancing the event's success. The boot camp concluded with a vote of thanks from Mr. Shahid Khan, marking the event as a resounding success.

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Michelin, DPIIT, and Startup India Launch AI Startup Challenge

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Anurag Trivedi

Tyre manufacturer Michelin, in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has launched the AI Startup Challenge to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Hosted on the Startup India portal, this 12-week challenge invites AI startups to showcase their capabilities. The top three startups will receive paid pilot projects from Michelin and opportunities for global contracts and incubation support. The AI Startup Challenge starts with outreach and applications in July 2024, followed by shortlisting and mentorship, culminating in a demo day in September 2024. Michelin India's Managing Director Shantanu Deshpande emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, anticipating active participation from Indian startups to create global solutions.