By Tricitynews
Chandigarh 22nd Feb, 2019:- SURGE
0.1 - a five-day gala celebration of
entrepreneurship was held successfully at Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh
Campus. The event, which was organised by Chitkara University-Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development
(CEED), witnessed participations of over 700 entrepreneurs, budding
entrepreneurs, researchers, faculty, staff and students.
During the event, K.
Suresh Kumar, President ISBA (Indian Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Parks
and Business Incubator Association), launched Chitkara University’s
3rd Incubation Centre at Chitkara University Himachal Pradesh. He also launched
the ZADD IoT based E-bike, designed and conceptualized by Chitkara University
students.
Addressing the attendees,
K Suresh Kumar said that if you want to convert your technology into
application, reach out to the outside world, and explore business
networks. Incubators in universities should work on market access for its
students as this will help get access to money.
Talking about the excellent work Chitkara University is doing
and the fact that it lays strong‘ focus on impact’, Suresh exclaimed that whatever
we did in 20 years in incubation, Chitkara University has done it in
two-and-a-half years with three incubators. The reason – they focus on
impact.”His inspiring words added great value to the
occasion.
Sumeer Walia, Program Director, SURGE 0.1, said that creating resources for our region is
very important and we look forward for more collaboration from bigger players
in the Indian ecosystem.
Denny Kurien, President, Keiretsu Forum, added that it’s good to do with what we have,
and not what we want to have.
CEED - takes
a place of immense importance in the start-up ecosystem of the Northern
region. CEED has a
legacy of conducting most stunning events for students and professionals with
an aim to aspire & motivate the youth.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr.
Madhu Chitkara, said that SURGE 0.1, a Chitkara University
initiative, brings together the region’s start-up ecosystems and subsystems,
venture capitalists, new age entrepreneurs, the academic community, and
region’s success stories to a common and interactive platform. She added that the
objective of this initiative is to introduce the Venture Capitalists and
Industry Pioneers to the current start-up landscape and enable entrepreneurs
seeking mentoring and fundraising opportunities from the funds pool.
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