Swarrnim Startup Conclave 2023 successfully concludes on July 29

Ahmedabad: The Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, the first of its kind university in India committed to support startups, successfully hosted the Swarrnim Startup Conclave 2023 on July 29 at the varsity campus in Gandhinagar. Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University is the first university in India which is dedicated to nurturing and promoting startups. This year’s theme of the event was on Women Entrepreneurship – EntrepreeNAARI, for which more than 31 startups from different universities participated.

The conclave brought together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, investors, and faculty members of Swarrnim, making it a resounding success.

Speakers including Dr. Twinkal Patel, a doctor and social entrepreneur, Mr Utsav Parmar (IIS), Motivational speaker and Deputy Director of  Doordarshan and Ms Piyalee Chattopadhyay, an angel investor graced the occasion and their valuable insights with the audience.

One of the highlights of the conclave was the Startup Pitch Competition, where startup founders showcased their ideas and innovations. The esteemed panel of judges had a challenging task in selecting the winners among the pool of innovative ventures.

In the opening remarks, Mrs Nikita Jain, MD, Global Entrepreneurship Cell at Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, spoke about the journey of forming the women entrepreneurship cell at the university. “Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University is committed to supporting aspiring entrepreneurs and empowering them to build a robust startup ecosystem,” she said.

The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Kavita Kashtriya, Dean Academics, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University. She gave remarkable speech on metamorphosis of technologies and consumer preference. She also gave the example of how Malvika Hegde, CEO of Café Coffee Day turned around the brand.

During her address, Dr Twinkal Patel, doctor and social entrepreneur, spoke on the formula of building a successful startup i.e. with willpower and clarity. Appreciating the multitasking abilities of women, she also touched upon issues of gender equality and importance of mental health.

The conclave also provided a rich platform for startup owners, investors and mentors to network and forge valuable connections with potential investors, mentors, and industry veterans.

Shri Utsav Parmar (IIS), Deputy Director of Doordarshan, talked about different schemes of government of India for Startups such as Startup India and Mudra Yojana.

Ms. Piyalee Chattopadhyay, an angel investor and Startup ecosystem enabler, addressed the audience on survival of Startups, market penetration and growth opportunities.

Startups which bagged awards include Hexatron which emerged as the winner of Swarrnim Startup Conclave; Kali Medtech which won the Entreprennari Award and Mooropan, which bagged the best startup award.

The success of the Swarrnim Startup Conclave reaffirms the region’s potential as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

About Swarrnim Startup Conclave:

The Swarrnim Startup Conclave is an annual event organised by the Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University, dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and knowledge exchange in the startup ecosystem. It serves as a catalyst for budding entrepreneurs, enabling them to gain insights from industry leaders, access funding opportunities, and foster valuable connections.

About Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University:

Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University is a knowledge hub where disciplines like Engineering, Architecture, Design, Science, Management, Paramedical, Agriculture among other streams are taught with value enhancement through innovation, startup and entrepreneurship.

Through education, research, and innovation, their vision is to drive up the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst students and help them tap into their creative minds to curate businessmen and businesswomen. Wanting to bring a ‘change’ in the education system, Swarrnim is the first of its kind university in India committed to promoting startups and encourage young minds to become leading entrepreneurs. By providing rigorous learning experiences, the institute contributes to the university’s outstanding retention, graduation, and career placement rates

They aim to enable youngsters to think innovatively so that they can help in contributing to the betterment of the nation. The degree programs provided by Swarrnim are designed according to the modules based on core and elective units.