National Startup Day Celebrated by G.Incube: Empowering Startups in Gwalior and Chambal Region
G.Incube celebrated National Startup Day 2025 with an insightful panel discussion on empowering startups in Gwalior and Chambal. Highlights include funding advice, mentorship roles, and entrepreneurial journeys.
Megha Upadhyay 
On January 16, 2025, the National Startup Day was celebrated by the Gwalior Smart City Incubation Center, G.Incube, in a special panel discussion. The event, conducted online, focused on the development of the startup ecosystem in the Gwalior and Chambal region, highlighting G.Incube's efforts in empowering startups in these areas.
Key Highlights of the Panel Discussion
- Financial Assistance for Startups: Mr. Rajeev Kumar from MSME shared various financial schemes available for startups and explained how startups in the Gwalior and Chambal regions can benefit from them to boost their growth.
- Role of Mentors: Dr. Vinod Tiwari emphasized the critical role of mentors in shaping the success of startups, encouraging the development of a large-scale thinking mindset.
- Promoting Startup Culture at College Level: Dr. Ankit Tiwari discussed MITS Incubation Cell’s initiatives to foster startup culture among college students, ensuring the next generation of entrepreneurs is well-prepared.
- Overcoming Funding Challenges: Startup investor Mr. Ankur Goyal addressed the common funding challenges faced by startups and provided insights on how startups can attract investors and secure funding.
- Entrepreneurial Journeys: Local startup founders Ms. Nisha Niranjan, Mr. Prateek Srivastava, and Ms. Sachi Pandey shared their personal startup journeys, discussing the challenges they faced and how they overcame them, inspiring other entrepreneurs.
G.Incube's Role in Shaping the Startup Ecosystem
Mr. Gaurav Shakya, Director of G.Incube, highlighted the center’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem in the Gwalior and Chambal regions. He also shared plans for upcoming programs and initiatives that will further support startups in the region.
A Step Toward Empowering Startups in Gwalior and Chambal
The panel discussion was a significant step in empowering startups in the Gwalior-Chambal region. G.Incube demonstrated the importance of collaboration among mentors, investors, and founders to build a thriving startup ecosystem. This event not only provided valuable insights but also created a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing.
As G.Incube continues to support innovation and entrepreneurship, initiatives like this panel discussion are essential in laying the foundation for a sustainable startup ecosystem in the region.
