Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC) under the ministry of ITE&C is launching Startup India TelanganaYatra in collaboration with Invest India and Startup India under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion on 15th September 2018.
In this regard, a formal launch and flag-off of the Startup Yatra Van by KT Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister for ITE&C is planned on 15th September at Hotel Haritha Plaza.
Startup Yatra is an attempt to promote entrepreneurship in Tier II and III cities of the state. The Yatra will happen in 12 districts between 15th September and 5th October and will spread awareness about the State Innovation Policy and the initiatives taken by the state.
During the tour in bootcamps, budding entrepreneurs will get a chance to be mentored by successful entrepreneurs and active players of the startup ecosystem and also can pitch their idea and, if selected, entrepreneurs will get incubated under the acceleration programme and give wings to their entrepreneurial dream.
There is no limitation on a person being from a particular district to attend the bootcamp in their home district only, bootcamps can be attended in any district at any college. Also, there is no age limit for the people to take part in the Yatra.
To ensure the Yatra benefits every individual across the state, a ‘Startup India Mobile Van’ will stop at thirteen destinations between September 14 and September 29. It will spread awareness about the initiatives taken by the government to promote entrepreneurship in Telangana.
The vehicle will have experts on board who will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurial talents to pitch an idea. It aims to scout grass root level entrepreneurs in the smaller towns of India, providing a platform for budding entrepreneurs.
Active ecosystem players are invited to be a part of the Jury to each and every bootcamp to inspire students from tier ⅔ cities to become innovators and entrepreneurs. Also, there are exhibits by Rural Innovators in all the bootcamp locations in collaboration with PalleSrujana, Honey Bee Network under National Innovation Foundation (NIF), This will inspire students to understand the hardship and challenges faced by rural population and will thus encourage students to innovate for the benefit of the rural community.
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