GR8 Sports India Pvt Ltd, a promising sports startup from Kashmir, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Startup Maharathi in Gaming & Sports’ award at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 held in New Delhi. The event occurred at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, from April 3rd to 5th. The recognition comes after a rigorous multi-phase evaluation process, highlighting GR8 Sports’ commitment to excellence in the sports industry, particularly in manufacturing cricket bats.
GR8 Sports was one of five startups from Jammu and Kashmir participating in the Startup Mahakumbh 2025. The other startups included CLMRAT Sports, AL-Hamdaan Crafts, Studio Agama, and BISA Innovation Private Limited. The J&K delegation was led by Irtif Mehraj Lone, In-charge of the Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Business Modeling (CIIBM), JKEDI, and Zahid Ali Dar, Project Manager, JKEDI.
Fawz-ul-Kabir, Founder of GR8 Private Limited, expressed gratitude, stating, “We are truly honored to represent Jammu and Kashmir on such a prestigious platform. This recognition reaffirms our belief in the power of gaming and technology to drive a positive impact. We thank the J&K Government and JKEDI for their unwavering support.”
Gr8 Sports wins prestigious award
The J&K Industries and Commerce Department has played a crucial role in laying a strong foundation for the startup ecosystem in the Union Territory. The department has formulated a vibrant J&K Startup Policy-2024 and taken necessary steps for its speedy implementation through the designated Nodal agency, the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI). The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has allocated Rs.
50 crore for the 2025-26 fiscal for implementing the J&K Startup Policy 2024-27. The funds will be utilized for various components, including seed funding to eligible startups, startup awards, grants for setting up and scaling incubators, mentorship support, awareness, and innovation-driven initiatives, to strengthen the startup ecosystem across the Union Territory. GR8 Sports’ achievement at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 not only brings recognition to the company but also highlights the growing potential of the startup ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.
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