Neelesh Kapoor Lucknow: For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups, survival and growth are an everyday challenge. Unlike large corporations with deep pockets and dedicated teams, these businesses often operate with limited resources, making every decision critical. Yet, they are expected to navigate a complex business landscape—understanding market dynamics, optimizing operations, managing finances, building customer trust, and keeping up with ever-evolving technology. The odds are stacked against them, and the reality is harsh: a significant percentage of startups fail within the first few years, and many SMEs struggle to…
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Vision Startups Accelerator: Nurturing Entrepreneurship
Lucknow: Vision Startups Accelerator has been instrumental in fostering the startup ecosystem across cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Gorakhpur. By leveraging industry connections, pitch programs, mentorship, and a collaborative co-working culture, the accelerator provides much-needed support to emerging entrepreneurs. The growth of incubators from 18 to 63 illustrates the increasing recognition of the importance of foundational support for startups, highlighting a robust infrastructure that aids in nurturing new businesses through their formative stages. Startup Mixer Uttar Pradesh: Fostering Collaboration Recently, the Startup Mixer Uttar Pradesh was held at My…
Read MoreWomen-led Startups Driving Uttar Pradesh’s Startup Boom
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India’s leading startup ecosystem, with women entrepreneurs playing a crucial role in this growth. The state now boasts around 12,000 registered startups, of which 5,000 are women-led, reflecting a significant shift towards inclusive entrepreneurship. At the Bharat Startup Festival (Noida Edition) held not so long back, Uttar Pradesh’s Electronics and IT Minister, Sunil Kumar Sharma, emphasized the impact of the state’s startup policy in fostering women-led enterprises. The policy, launched in 2020 and revised in 2022, offers incentives such as seed funding, incubation support,…
Read MoreNew Incubation Centers to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Lucknow: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is making significant strides in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the state of Uttar Pradesh. Under the visionary leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. JP Pandey, the university has established 100 pre-incubation centers as part of its ambitious One District, One Incubation Center initiative. These centers aim to serve as breeding grounds for future innovators and entrepreneurs, providing the necessary resources and guidance to bring their ideas to life. To ensure the successful operation of these centers, a two-day incubator training program was…
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