The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced on Tuesday a new partnership with the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) aimed at boosting the region’s startup ecosystem. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, the initiative seeks to provide startups with increased access to mentorship, funding, and market networks in Jammu & Kashmir. The agreement will enable greater outreach and branding within the Startup India ecosystem.
Boosting startups in J&K
It focuses on enhancing market linkages, infrastructure support, and international expansion opportunities for startups in the union territory. DPIIT Director Sumeet K Jarangal and JKEDI Director Rajinder Kumar Sharma engaged with local incubators during the program, discussing their current challenges, specific requirements, and future plans to ensure the success of the initiative.
This partnership aims to improve the branding, infrastructure support, and international business possibilities, fostering the startup ecosystem in the union territory.