IIM Sambalpur is gearing up to host a one-day 100-Cube Start-up Conclave on March 1, 2024, at its campus.
According to a press release, the conclave aims to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in the country and empower youth to innovate and create value. It is being organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with IIM Sambalpur.
The conclave seeks to establish 100 startups on its premises, each with an approximate valuation of INR 100 Crores by Odisha’s centennial celebration in 2036, the press release said.
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan will grace the event as the Chief Guest. Additionally, about 1200 attendees are expected to participate in the event.
Furthermore, the event will feature 300 startups, including 50 from Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh, and other districts of Odisha, as well as key stakeholders, investors, industry mentors, ministry representatives, students, and members of the incubator and venture capital communities.
Additionally, the 100-cube startup conclave will launch the ‘I-Hub Foundation’, established under Section 8 as a registered company, as IIM Sambalpur’s incubator. It will operate both physically and virtually, collaborating with various stakeholders in Odisha’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, emphasized that the 100 Cube Start-up Conclave aligns with the institute’s vision of promoting entrepreneurship and startup culture in Odisha. He stressed that the event would not only provide a platform for startups to showcase their potential but also offer comprehensive support and networking opportunities with various stakeholders.
Regarding the I-Hub Foundation, he mentioned that the initiative will support and nurture innovative ventures across diverse sectors such as textiles, arts and culture, agriculture, healthcare, financial and digital inclusivity, tribal entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
