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E-Cell IIT Guwahati Successfully Concludes the 17th Annual Entrepreneurial Summit, UDGAM’25

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The Entrepreneurship Cell of IIT Guwahati successfully hosted the 17th edition of its flagship Annual Entrepreneurship Summit, UDGAM’25: Expedition to Excellence, from January 17th to January 19th, 2025. Presented by NEBULA, with associate partner CtrlS Datacentre, powered by UBON, fuel partner IndianOil Corp Ltd, and youth partner Campus Times Pune, the summit showcased an exceptional blend of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.

UDGAM’25 reaffirmed its commitment to fostering entrepreneurial thinking among the youth of North-East India, delivering a packed schedule of impactful events, engaging competitions, and insightful sessions.

Key Highlights of UDGAM’25

1. Startup Expo

Organized in collaboration with Assam Startup and associate partner BIRAC, the expo provided a platform for 60+ startups to showcase their innovations, interact with customers, and connect with 15+ potential investors.

2. Sparkle

A school-level pitching competition presented by Edujoy Bharat, with 6,000+ registrations. The top 20 finalists competed in the final round, with the top 3 receiving awards.

3. Disrupt

Northeast’s largest startup boot camp spanned four months, providing mentorship to startups across various domains. During the summit, 11 finalists pitched their ventures to investors.

4. PMx and Other Competitions

PMx, India’s largest product case study competition presented by Zomato, attracted 3,000+ students from premier engineering and management colleges and 15+ countries, including the USA and Egypt. Other competitions included Encode-AI (business development hackathon by Smallest.ai), DFrame (design hackathon), and the Equity Research Challenge.

5. Internfair

A cornerstone event featuring 60+ companies offering internships across 150+ roles with stipends up to 40K.

6. Grids and Gaps

A premier design panel discussion featuring Amlendu Kaushik (Co-founder, Studio Zeng), Anudeep Ayyagi (Ex-UX Designer, Amazon), and Parikshit Deshmukh (Co-founder, Thesys).

7. Chai pe Charcha

An alumni panel discussion featuring Aman Gupta (Co-Founder, Zeffko), Anikendra Das Choudhary (Co-Founder, MyFab11), Parikshit Deshmukh (Co-Founder, Thesys), Jaideep Sherawat (Director, Serving Nicely Foundation), and Aditya Vikram Singh (VP-Investments, Rukam Capital).

8. Lecture Series

Keynote lectures by Udit Goyal (COO, Google Cloud India), Ishan Sharma (YouTuber and Content Creator), and Manik Pasricha (VP, Titan Capital).

9. Keynote Sessions

Insightful sessions featuring Shark Tank India panelists from Revamp Moto, Bacca Bucci, and Hammer, along with a special session by Shradha Khapra (Founder, Apna College).

10. Entertainment and Pro Shows

The summit featured a DJ night with DJ Young and Broke and a comedy night with Rajat Chauhan.

11. ASHA Initiative

A social responsibility initiative where UDGAM’25 organized a day at a nearby government school, donating stationery and engaging students in fun activities.

Convenor’s Note

Reflecting on the success of UDGAM’25, Aniket Gupta, the convenor, stated:

“UDGAM has always aimed to foster an environment conducive to entrepreneurial thinking among the student community in the North-East, a region with immense untapped potential in the startup ecosystem. This year’s edition was a testament to the strides we are making in nurturing future leaders and innovators.”

The three-day extravaganza concluded on a high note, leaving participants inspired and equipped with the tools and networks to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys. UDGAM’25 was not just an event but a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit, solidifying its position as a premier regional summit.

Read More – https://www.campustimespune.com/udgam-iit-guwahati-2021/

 

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