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As part of the ongoing Innovation Bootcamp Outreach Series, an impactful session was held at Government College for Women (GCW), Udhampur, with support from the Department of Higher Education, Government of J&K. This program, backed by the DST iTBI IIM Jammu business incubator, is designed to give young people clear paths to becoming entrepreneurs and to offer them essential incubation support.
The session at GCW Udhampur had strong participation from both students and faculty. The Principal of GCW Udhampur, Prof. (Dr.) Nalini Pathania, inaugurated the session and encouraged students and faculty to make the most of these sessions to build a strong innovation culture within their campus. After a welcome by Dr. Preeti Dubey, a member of the Institute Innovation Council of the college, the event featured a powerful interaction with Mr. Raman, Founder of Blessing Pads Pvt. Ltd. and a startup incubated at IIM Jammu. He shared his journey, showing how the support he received at the IIM Jammu Incubation Centre helped turn his early-stage idea into a successful venture.
The IIM Jammu Incubation Team, led by Dr. Vivek Sharma, Chief Innovation Officer, and including Mr. Kannav Padha,Manager, and Ms. Druvi Sharma, Dy. Manager, DST iTBI, IIM Jammu held a highly engaging session. The team demonstrated how a prestigious institution like IIM Jammu can transform early ideas. They showed students how guidance and support can significantly impact a project, helping them move from a simple concept to a market-ready business. He emphasized that the bootcamp series aims to create a strong launchpad for young entrepreneurs, helping them build scalable businesses with both national and global reach.
The bootcamp gave participants real insight into the processes of innovation, ideation, and incubation, along with information on available funding and mentorship. Students were also invited to think Innovatively while pursuing their college education and invited to connect with IIM Jammu for ongoing guidance.
This series is set to reach nearly 30 colleges across the Jammu region, ending with a central-level pitching contest later this year. The finale will bring together financial institutions, venture capitalists, and industry leaders who are ready to back the most promising innovations from the region.
With the success of the event at GCW Udhampur, IIM Jammu continues to play a significant role in empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, guiding them from inspiration to innovation, and from innovation to enterprise.
