SRINAGAR, JUNE 03: In a significant step towards strengthening the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem at the district level, the Startup India, DPIIT in collaboration with the JKEDI and District Administration Kupwara, is organising the TEJAS Workshop on June 06, 2026 at District Kupwara.
The workshop, as per an official statement, aims to bring together aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, innovators, students, industry experts, institutional stakeholders, and government representatives on a common platform to promote entrepreneurship-led economic growth and innovation.
The event will be attended by Ateesh Kumar Singh, Additional Secretary, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Senior officers and officials from the J&K Government shall also attend the event.
The workshop is being organised with the objective of creating awareness about startup opportunities, government support mechanisms, innovation-driven entrepreneurship, incubation support, and market linkages for emerging enterprises. The event will focus on enabling local entrepreneurs to understand the evolving startup ecosystem and explore pathways for business growth, funding, mentorship, and institutional support.
The agenda includes inaugural and context-setting sessions highlighting the entrepreneurial landscape and opportunities in the district. Key sessions during the workshop will cover Startup India initiatives and benefits, insights into the startup ecosystem, innovation and design thinking, intellectual property awareness, incubation support, entrepreneurship development, and strategies for building scalable and sustainable ventures.
The workshop under Tejas initiative is expected to serve as a catalyst for fostering innovation, encouraging youth entrepreneurship, promoting women-led enterprises, and building a vibrant startup ecosystem.
The workshop will also feature interactive sessions on business model development, financial planning, investment readiness, startup showcases, founder interactions, and networking opportunities aimed at inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthening collaboration among ecosystem stakeholders.
Students, academia, industry representatives, and other stakeholders including entrepreneurs of the area should actively participate in the workshop and benefit from the knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities being offered through the event.
