RANCHI - In a major boost to the state's entrepreneurial landscape, Startup Jharkhand successfully partnered with Amity University Jharkhand to host the much-anticipated Startup Conclave 2026. The high-energy event brought together over 550 participants - including 30-plus founders, policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, school innovators, and an enthusiastic student community - all under one roof.
The conclave marked a significant milestone with the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Amity University Jharkhand and Startup Jharkhand, cementing a shared vision to nurture grassroots innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and create meaningful opportunities for aspiring founders across the state.
Inspiring Leadership and Visionary Insights
The event was graced by several distinguished guests who shared their vision for Jharkhand's economic and technological future. Notable dignitaries in attendance included:
- Dr. Ashok K. Srivastava, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Amity University Jharkhand
- Sri Jitendra Kumar Singh, Hon'ble Secretary, Dept. of Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development, Govt. of Jharkhand
- Mr. Sandeep Madiwal, CEO, Make It Happen FMCIII (backed by Tata Technologies Limited)
- Mr. Aditya Malhotra, President, Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce & Industries
- Dr. Prabhakar Tripathi (Registrar) and Dr. Abhishek Tripathi, CMA (Dean) from Amity University Jharkhand
Action-Packed Panels and Idea Validation
A central highlight of the conclave was a thought-provoking panel discussion titled "Idea to Validation: How We're Testing If Anyone Actually Wants This." Moderated by Startup Jharkhand, the session featured inspiring startup founders sharing practical insights on idea validation, customer discovery, and building ventures that solve real-world problems.
The panel featured industry voices such as Raja Thakur (Weintel Labs Private Limited), Ronald Etwa Toppo (Batia Studios), Anisha Pandey (Vardaan Enterprises), and Manik Kumar (Startup Jharkhand).
Building a Globally Competitive Ecosystem
Reflecting on the success of the event, representatives from Startup Jharkhand emphasized that the overarching message of the day was clear: Jharkhand is building, and Jharkhand is rising.
Through continued collaborations between academia, industry, and government bodies, Startup Jharkhand remains heavily committed to shaping a stronger, more connected, and globally competitive startup ecosystem. The conclave concluded with a collective call to action for more founders, bolder ideas, and impactful business ventures across the state.