IIT Kanpur's SIIC Hosts ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024, Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration

The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 has commenced at SIIC, IIT Kanpur, showcases 100 startups from India and ASEAN, fostering collaboration over three days with support from DST and DPIIT.

IIT Kanpur's SIIC Hosts ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024

The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 started on November 28, celebrating the vibrant startup ecosystems of India and ASEAN nations. Organized by the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur, in partnership with the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the three-day festival brings together 100 startups, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

The opening ceremony highlighted the spirit of cultural exchange and shared aspirations, setting an inspiring tone for the event. Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, extended a warm welcome to the attendees, stating, "At IIT Kanpur, we are proud to host this platform that brings together visionary minds from across borders, sparking an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels sustainable growth and technological innovation. The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 exemplifies the transformative power of collaboration in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future."

In his keynote address, Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN, highlighted, “This festival exemplifies the shared vision of ASEAN and India for a future defined by inclusivity and sustainability," said His Excellency Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN. "It highlights our growing capacity to address regional challenges through innovation, proving that we no longer need to rely on the West but can forge our own path driven by collaboration and regional strength."

Emphasising on the festival's significance, Prof. Deepu Philip, Professor-in-Charge of SIIC, IIT Kanpur stated, “The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival is not just an event. It is a convergence of brilliant minds, ground-breaking ideas, and borderless collaborations. At SIIC, IIT Kanpur, we are proud to lead this remarkable journey toward innovation and sustainability.”

The ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2024 has set the stage for groundbreaking collaborations and innovation, uniting some of the brightest minds from India and ASEAN. Over the next two days, the event is poised to unlock new opportunities, inspire entrepreneurial excellence, and pave the way for shared growth and technological advancements.

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