SKUAST Kashmir under ambit of SKUAST K Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship centreconducteda one day workshop with FIIT, IIT Delhi on “Incubators role in Fostering Innovation” on 30th of April 2024 in the main campus of Sher e Kashmir university of agricultural sciences and technology of Kashmir with an aim to sensitize and mentor the young faculty members of university towards the arena of innovations and start-ups.
The event was chaired by Haroon R. Naik, Director Planning & Monitoring and Director Research, SKUAST-K along with Dr.Ashutosh Pastor, Sr. Manager and Head Incubation- FIIT, IIT Delhi, Mr.DewanshPoddar, Program Manager- FIIT, IIT Delhi, Dr.Azmat A Khan, OSD to VC SKUAST K, and Naveed Hamid, CEO SKIIE Centre SKUAST-K.
During the inaugural ceremony, a Memorandum of Understanding between FIIT, IIT Delhi and SKUAST-K Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship centre was signed by authorities to foster the culture of innovation, incubation and start-ups and bridge the gap between two incubators for larger interest of young minds and Innovators in both the regions.
The experts deliberated on topics likeecosystem of Innovation and Incubation in India, Effective Grant writing techniques, funding opportunities, scientific writing, and conduct pre-feasibility and how to execute ideas and team building. This collaboration will undoubtedly foster a fertile ground for innovation and will provide professional growth opportunities for faculty, researchers, and students through joint programs, workshops and training.
Later, a young Kashmiri Innovator Mr.Jawaad Khan who is the Founder of Tadpole Projects Pvt Ltd spoke about his entrepreneurial journey on how he overcame challenges and made his mark in the corporate sector. He along with Ashutoshbrainstormed with lot of participants.
