Shalimar: A week-long Certificate Course on “Bio-Enzyme Entrepreneurship”, jointly organised by the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) and the Bio-Enzyme Entrepreneurs Academy of India, Bengaluru, concluded today at the Shalimar Main Campus.
Organised by the SKUAST-K Innovation and Incubation Entrepreneurship Centre (SKIIE), the programme combined classroom sessions, practical demonstrations and field visits to landfills, waste-collection sites and fruit mandis.
The course provided students, farmers and rural entrepreneurs practical exposure to bio-enzyme production, value addition, waste management and marketing, with emphasis on converting agricultural and kitchen waste into useful, marketable products.
The concluding session featured pitch-deck presentations by student innovators, who showcased business ideas based on bio-enzyme technology and waste-to-wealth models. A total of 10 ideas were received, covering eco-friendly cleaning products, organic fertilisers and waste-recycling solutions for campus and community applications.
A jury evaluated the ideas on originality, feasibility, market potential and environmental impact, and appreciated the participants’ preparation and clarity of presentation.
Addressing the valedictory session, Naveed Bhat, CEO, SKIIE, thanked the Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, for supporting the collaborative programme with the Bio-Enzyme Entrepreneurs Academy of India and congratulated the participants on completing the course.
He said the ideas presented demonstrated the potential of converting agricultural and kitchen waste into value-added, eco-friendly products and encouraged participants to take their concepts towards commercialisation. He assured continued support from SKIIE to participants seeking incubation for further development of their ideas.
The programme concluded with emphasis on waste-management solutions, waste-to-wealth entrepreneurship and sustainable resource utilisation.
