JKEDI organizes Startup Idea Challenge Boot Camps at Srinagar, Katra, Kathua, and Banihal; 12 ideas shortlisted for next round.

The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) is actively promoting entrepreneurship by organizing Startup Idea Challenge Boot Camps in four locations: Srinagar, Katra, Kathua, and Banihal.
With 110 students participating, the boot camps provided budding entrepreneurs a platform to pitch their ideas.
During these sessions, a total of 14 ideas were presented, with 12 ideas successfully shortlisted for the next round.
The event, which took place at prestigious institutions such as the Government Sri Pratap College and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, showcases JKEDI's commitment to building a robust start-up ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.
At the Banihal location, Dr. Mohammad Shafiq Katoch, the principal of the college, emphasized the critical need for nurturing innovation in the region, stating, "The importance of nurturing a vibrant start-up ecosystem in J&K cannot be overstated." These boot camps are a significant step towards empowering local youth and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship.

The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute held Startup Idea Challenge Boot Camps across four locations, engaging 110 students. Twelve ideas were shortlisted for the next phase after presentations in Srinagar, Katra, Kathua, and Banihal, highlighting the region's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.