Minister felicitates five startups for innovative projects
It was organised in collaboration with BHub BSFC and the Incubation Centre, IIT-Patna. The event showcased innovative products of startups based in Bihar that are ready for market entry. "The event was organised to provide a platform to startups to connect, deliberate and enhance their growth prospects," Mishra said.
The minister said Startup Spark 2.0 will prove to be an important launchpad for the upcoming startups of Bihar, providing them an opportunity to meet investors, mentors and industry leaders and expand their ideas.
"This initiative is in line with the Bihar Startup Policy 2022, which works towards establishing a strong and prosperous entrepreneurship ecosystem in the state by providing seed capital, co-working space and guidance to the startups," he said.
Mishra appreciated the innovative work done by the startups in Bihar and urged all the parties concerned to work together to establish Bihar as the largest startup hub in the world. He also assured the industries department's support to the startups and guidance to the entrepreneurship ecosystem of Bihar to achieve the goal of 'Developed India'.
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