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Assam has been actively fostering a positive perception of startups, particularly in its Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, through various events such as hackathons, ideathons and summits. These initiatives aim to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship across the state.

Here are some notable events:

Northeast Startup Festival

The Northeast Startup Festival is a comprehensive program designed to unite various sectors of the startup ecosystem across Northeast India. It encompasses hackathons, business summits, startup conclaves, investor meetings, and other competitions. The festival aims to accelerate trade and commerce between Northeast India and Southeast Asian countries, promoting socio-cultural and economic exchanges. The 2022 edition featured events like the Northeast Hackathon, Women Entrepreneurship talks, and the South East Asian Connect program. Read More +

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MeitY TIDE 2.0 Northeast Techathon - X4

Organized by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, this event is Northeast India's largest hunt for ICT-based business ideas. Held across five states, including Assam, in August and September 2024, the Techathon aimed to identify and nurture innovative ideas. In Assam, events were held at Gauhati University Institute of Science and Technology and Jorhat Engineering College, recognizing startups like Hatk Media LLP and Outplayed. Read More +

Tejaswini Assam Ideathon 2024

This business idea competition, an initiative of the Women's Cell, Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam, aims to foster entrepreneurship among women aged 18 to 50. The final pitching round and bootcamp were held in August 2024 at Assam Startup, The NEST. The event received over 1,500 applications, with more than 350 women entrepreneurs shortlisted to present their ideas. The initiative offers a total prize fund of Rs. 5 lakhs and extensive mentorship support for over 300 women entrepreneurs. Read More +

North East Startup Unlock - Kickstart 3.0

Scheduled for April 28-29, 2024, at IIT Guwahati, this event aims to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and unlock the potential of new business ideas with on-the-spot investment opportunities. It offers a platform for startups to pitch in front of an investor panel, participate in panel discussions, and engage in networking opportunities. The event is designed to accelerate the journey toward success for emerging entrepreneurs in the Northeast region. Read More +

CONNECT.X Networking Meet

Organized by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park with support from the Ministry of Electronics and IT, CONNECT.X is recognized as Assam's biggest startup networking event. The third edition, held on March 20, 2024, in Guwahati, aimed to build a collaborative network of startups and allied entities. The event featured panel discussions with entrepreneurs, prize distributions for winners of the MeitY TIDE 2.0 Techathon - X3 (Assam Edition), and provided a platform for startup founders to showcase their offerings and engage in one-on-one interactions. Read More +

Assam Startup celebrated the successful conclusion of “Product Day,” marking the culmination of the Ignite Program under Cohort 5.0.

20th - 20th Aug 2024 Assam Startup celebrated the successful conclusion of "Product Day," marking the culmination of the Ignite Program under Cohort 5.0. This milestone event featured an exhibition where startups from the Ignite program showcased their innovative products and services, receiving enthusiastic feedback from... Read More +

Assam Startup's "Synergy Symposium": Fostering Innovation and Collaboration

18th - 18th Nov 2023 Assam Startup's "Synergy Symposium," held on 18-11-2023, marked a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering innovation and collaboration within Assam’s vibrant startup ecosystem. The event brought together distinguished guest speakers and our dynamic startup community, creating a platform for insightful... Read More +

Bootcamp on the Basics of Finance for COHORT 4.0

26th Sep 2023 Financials could be brain-freezing for founders; nevertheless, it's the most crucial aspect of running a business. Rescuing the startup founders from the brain rack were Mr. Dwijadas Chatterjee (Sr. Mgmt. Professional in Corporate Finance) and Mr. Debapratim Das (CFO, IIM Calcutta)... Read More +

Startup Seminar by DICC Lakhimpur

20th Sep 2023 Just a month ago, at the Assam Startup Fest 2023, Mr. Chinmoy Prakash Phookan, ACS, the Managing Director of AIIDC, provided guidance to the DICCs on their vital roles in recognising potential startups and assisting them in establishing connections and obtaining... Read More +

Bootcamp on “GTM Strategy & Brand Building” for COHORT 4.0 (Advance)

13th Jul 2023 Startups under COHORT 4.0 (Advance) were in for some Aha moments during the 2-day bootcamp on “Go-to-Market Strategy and Brand Building” at Assam Startup – the nest on July 11 & 12, 2023. Renowned entrepreneur, mentor and growth evangelist, Mr. Ranju K... Read More +

Seminar at Gauhati Commerce College

13th Jul 2023 We had the honour of engaging with the bright minds of Guwahati Commerce College during an enlightening seminar on “Business Deliverable Services”. The District Industries and Commerce (DICC), Kamrup (M), Assam, organized the seminar with the Department of Business Management of... Read More +

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