Latest News | DL-MoE-STARTUPS MoE-AICTE Launch Udyamotsav 2025 for Student Entrepreneurs

New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) Amity University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell and the All India Council for Technical Education hosted Udyamotsav-2025, a platform to foster entrepreneurship among students.

The event saw 35 startups presenting their business ideas to six investors.

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Udyamotsav-2025 served as a unique opportunity for student entrepreneurs to pitch their startups, seek funding and receive mentorship on business models and scaling strategies, according to a statement.

"The pitches were evaluated on parameters such as market potential, scalability, team strength, financial viability, traction and competitive advantage," the statement added.

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Participants included innovative startups like the one founded by Mohammed Saalim, who developed an app to identify counterfeit products. Saalim sought funding of Rs 2.5 crore in phases to scale his venture.

Another team, led by Shreyansh Sharma and Divya Yadav, is working on smartwatches designed for Alzheimer's patients and aims to secure an initial investment of Rs 10 lakh to expand their operations.

Speaking at the event, Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor of Amity University Haryana, emphasised the importance of youth-led innovation for India's future.

"It is inspiring to see young minds thinking about innovation, building businesses, and shaping the future of our nation. If we want to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the entrepreneurial spirit of young Indians will be key. Congratulations to all the startups selected to present their ideas," he said.

AICTE Vice Chairman, Abhay Jere, highlighted the scale of the event and its impact.

"Through Udyamotsav, we aim to bridge the gap between startups and investors, helping turn ideas into wealth-creating ventures. Notably, three school teams are also pitching, and some of their ideas are on par with those from universities," he said.

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