Srinagar | : Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute’s (JKEDI) Boot Camp campaign under J&K Startup Idea Challenge on Thursday reached the Government Polytechnic College (GPC), Baramulla and Government Degree College (GDC) Kulgam.
At Baramulla, the boot camp under the J&K Startup Idea Challenge was held at Centre for Invention, Innovation, Incubation & Training (CIIIT) of GPC Baramulla, and was conducted by a three-member team from JKEDI.
The boot camp witnessed participation of around 100 students and aspiring entrepreneurs, showcasing their enthusiasm for exploring entrepreneurship as a viable career choice. Out of these students, 37 participants pitched their startup ideas before the panel of experts designated from the college, executives from J&K Bank and officers/officials of JKEDI.
After a rigorous evaluation process, 13 innovative ideas were shortlisted for the next round. The panel appreciated their creativity and provided constructive feedback.
The session concluded with an interactive exchange of ideas, where students received encouragement and insights from the panel.
At Kulgam, the boot camp under the J&K Startup Idea Challenge was held at Government Degree College, Kulgam, and conducted by a three-member team.
The boot camp saw participation of 120 students and aspiring entrepreneurs. Out of these, 15 participants pitched their ideas before the designated panel of experts from the college, Lead District Manager (LDM), J&K Bank and officers/officials of JKEDI. Out of these, seven ideas made it to the next round. The students and faculty members expressed their desire to be a part of more such programmes to take advantage of the mentorship and handholding.
The shortlisted participants will undergo intensive mentoring and pitch training at JKEDI’s Pampore and Bari Brahmana campuses before competing in a Grand Finale, where the best 20 ideas will be presented before a jury of industry experts, investors, and policymakers. The winners will receive prizes, incentives, and incubation support at JKEDI and partner incubators across J&K.
A total of 46 boot camps shall be held across the colleges and universities of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir under the J&K Startup Idea Challenge. In addition, two major workshops and two intensive boot camps will be organized at JKEDI’s Pampore and Bari Brahmana campuses. These sessions will offer focused mentoring, pitch training, and business model refinement for the shortlisted participants.
