SIIC, IIT Kanpur, and G.B. Pant University Team Up to Support Agritech Innovations & Startups

SIIC at IIT Kanpur and GBPUA&T co-hosted the "AgriTech Innovation and Startup Meet" at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. Know details here

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur's Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), in collaboration with G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T), co-hosted the "AgriTech Innovation and Startup Meet" at GBPUA&T in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, to ignite innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture.

The event offered a platform for startups from both universities to showcase their ventures. Startups from SIIC, IIT Kanpur, and GBPUA&T presented their innovative technologies, fostering interaction and potential collaborations among entrepreneurs and scientists. This initiative aims to strengthen the agricultural entrepreneurship ecosystem in North India.

The event featured key addresses in the agricultural innovation space. Dr. Ajeet Singh Nain, Director of Research, GBPUA&T; Prof. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, Co-Professor In Charge, SIIC IIT Kanpur; and Dr. Amita Joshi, Deputy General Manager, BIRAC emphasised their commitment to support agritech startups from both the institutions throughout their journey from ideation and development to validation, regulatory compliance, market access by engaging with Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs), among others.

Prof. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay Co-Professor In Charge, SIIC IIT Kanpur, said,“The enthusiasm on display from the faculty and student members of G.B. Pant University was infectious. I am confident that this relationship will deliver the desired results for these two great institutions and the startup ecosystem of India and the country in general.”

Dr. Ajeet Singh Nain, Director of Research, GBPUA&T, highlighted the far-reaching impact of this partnership by stating “This one-day workshop, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, continues our university's efforts towards innovation and excellence. We look forward to these deliberations laying a strong foundation for future advancements.”

A key highlight of the event was the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SIIC, IIT Kanpur, and GB Pant University. This MoU establishes a framework for collaboration, facilitating technical guidance and joint efforts to support startups. Prof. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay from SIIC, IIT Kanpur, and Dr. A.S. Nain from GBPUA&T exchanged the MoU during the event.

The conclusion of the AgriTech Innovation and Startup Meet 2024 marked the commencement of a promising partnership between SIIC IIT Kanpur and GBPUA&T. This collaboration aims to drive innovation, support startups, and make substantial contributions to the development of impactful agritech solutions for a sustainable future.

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