Startup incubation centre IIT Kanpur collaborates with KIC, DY Patil Education Group to begin Kolhapur Startup mission

The issues being tackled can include Water Management, Waste Management, Air Quality Management, Education, Public Health, E-governance, Agriculture, and Mobility & Transportation.

The Government of Maharashtra in partnership with the Kolhapur Incubation Center (KIC) and Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur supported by DY Patil Education Group has launched the Kolhapur Start-up Mission, to help solve the civic issues in Kolhapur.

The mission was kick-started virtually by the Minister of State for Home and IT, Govt of Maharashtra, Satej Patil. This initiative aims to fulfill the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ & ‘Make in India’ mission undertaken by the Government of India to fuel the spirit of innovation as well as nurture the start-up eco-system in India. A few of the most promising start-ups that successfully manage to provide tech-infused innovative solutions in the form of products and services to some of the critical civic issues plaguing Kolhapur City could stand a chance to win a grant of INR 5 lakhs rupees from KIC in collaboration with SIIC, IIT Kanpur.

The issues being tackled can include Water Management, Waste Management, Air Quality Management, Education, Public Health, E-governance, Agriculture, and Mobility & Transportation. Hon’ble Minister of State for Home and IT, Govt of Maharashtra, Satej Patil said, “Kolhapur has historically been a very enterprising city. Through Kolhapur Startup Mission, we want to invite young startups from across the country to our city.”

“It is a robust initiative to facilitate testing of ideas and bring in innovative solutions to civic problems of Kolhapur through national engagement. I am confident this initiative will make Kolhapur a new startup destination,” he added.

Renowned scientist Padma Vibhushan Dr. RA Mashelkar who was also present further added, “Kolhapur Startup Mission is a great initiative as it encourages innovative solutions for real life issues. A combination of innovation, passion and compassion will be seen through this initiative,” reinforcing his faith in the mission.

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