Assam Startup Impact Report
Assam Startup TrailBlazers
August 30, 2023
Guwahati witnessed a dynamic 3-day startup event recently (Aug 23 – 25, 2023), leaving a lasting mark on the region’s entrepreneurial landscape. The Assam Startup Fest 2023 emerged as a source of inspiration and empowerment for the youth, echoing the spirit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India). This festival was not merely an event; it was... Read More
May 01, 2023
“The future of India lies in its villages,” said Mahatma Gandhi. A statement that was made in the 20th century has met with a practical epiphany like never before in the 21 st century. Especially the catastrophic effect of COVID-19 exposed the nation to the wretched reality of the rural population that migrated to the... Read More
March 24, 2023
In recent years, the demand for 3D technology has witnessed a conspicuous surge, with its market size expected to reach $703.4 billion in 2030. While COVID-19 caught everyone’s fancy for a real-life experience of virtual shopping through Augmented Reality, it has further necessitated the use of 3D images in the eCommerce industry. The concept of... Read More
March 10, 2023
Shopping for one’s home is as much about getting a wholesome experience as it is about making a wise purchase decision. In a bid to give a hearty experience of its aesthetically designed sustainable lifestyle products to the customers, the startup from Assam incubated under COHORT 3.0, Kraftinn, has opened an experience centre at Jorhat.... Read More
March 06, 2023
Ahead of the International Women’s Day (March 08), Assam Startup and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park collaborated with 93.5 RED FM to host a special program – Sunrise Boss Lady – on March 04, 2023, celebrating the indomitable spirit of women entrepreneurship. The program attended by around 50 entrepreneurs, was augmented by the presence of prominent... Read More
December 14, 2022
Fintech startup from the first COHORT, HookoluPay, launched its Prepaid Debit Card at the India International Trade Fair 2022 in New Delhi last month. Founder, Aziz Ali, introduced the card in the presence of Shri Rajeev Chandra Joshi, IAS, Principal Resident Commissioner, Government of Assam, Assam Bhawan, along with the DICC team. The Minister of... Read More
October 10, 2022
Agri startup, North East Farm Sales Promotion has been adjudged as the state-level winner (Assam) of the recently held MANAGE Samunnati Agri Startup Awards 2022. The startup has been awarded a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 along with a certificate of recognition. Founder Bhanu Pratap Singh received the award from Smt. Shobha Karandlaje, Hon’ble Minister... Read More
September 20, 2022
Health-tech startup from the second COHORT, Qwkpro Consultancy has raised Rs. 1 Crore from NEDFi Venture Capital Ltd. Founder Biswajit Paul received the cheque from Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, during an event held at NEDFi House on 7 September 2022. “We have expanded Quickobook to the entire Northeast, from booking... Read More
September 08, 2022
The eco-friendly brick manufacturing startup incubated in the first COHORT of Assam Startup, Zerund Manufacturing, has raised Rs. 7.8 crores from a clutch of strategic private investors, including Dreamweaver Investments. The investment was facilitated by the Gruhas ASPIRE accelerator program, a joint initiative of Gruhas Proptech Fund, the DLF Family Office and Anthill Ventures. Notably,... Read More
July 22, 2022
Travel-tech startup from COHORT 3.0, Oddessemania, is collaborating with Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) to build a platform for on-boarding trained travel guides in the state. This would give the qualified guides in Assam a much-needed exposure among the travellers, who can now easily browse and select a guide to suit their itinerary. Assam has... Read More
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