Industries dept launches ‘Bihar Idea Festival' portal for startups, students
Mishra said the portal would serve as a dedicated digital platform for them to submit their groundbreaking ideas and business concepts to foster inclusive growth, job creation and startup-led economic development.
"The aim of this portal is to collect ideas of innovation, solutions and positive change from every corner of Bihar and provide them a strong platform. Through this initiative, more than 10,000 ideas will be invited from 38 districts.
Selected ideas will be provided technical support, consultation, training and resources to move forward," the minister added.
It is the govt initiative in association with JEEViKA and others. The minister said the department will initiate this programme at the district level from July 24 by conducting awareness campaigns, leading to a 2-day mega event in Patna in the last week of August. "The winners of this event will get a wild card opportunity to the pitching round for seed funding of Rs10 lakh under the state's startup policy," he said.
Additional chief secretary (industries) Mihir Kumar Singh said the focus is on making the entrepreneurial ecosystem more inclusive and accessible by promoting grassroots innovation.
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