Bilaspur. The NIDHI Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (iTBI) at Dr. C.V. Raman University (CVRU), supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), celebrated National Startup Day with great enthusiasm. The event honored India’s rise as the third-largest startup ecosystem globally and highlighted the role of the Startup India initiative in fostering entrepreneurial growth.
Inspiring Leadership and Collaboration
The event was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Amit Kumar, Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation and Managing Director of Smart City Bilaspur. In his keynote address, he emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in transforming India’s socio-economic landscape. Mr. Kumar highlighted the government’s efforts to connect grassroots communities with the startup ecosystem and proposed a collaboration between CVRU iTBI and the B Incube incubation center under Smart City Bilaspur.

Welcoming the Future of Startups
The event commenced with a warm welcome from Mr. Ravikumar Tiwari, CEO of CVRU iTBI Foundation, who detailed the initiatives taken by the incubator to nurture startups and entrepreneurs in the region.
Distinguished guests included:
- Mr. Ravindra Singh Kshetri, Founder of Jeevandeep and Sumit Foundation
- Mr. Arpit Chauhan, Founder of Erkey Motors
- Dr. M.K. Tiwari, Principal of the College of Engineering
- Dr. Vivek Pandey, Faculty at the College of Engineering
- Dr. Sourabh Mitra, Principal Investigator of CVRU iTBI Foundation
- Mr. Rakesh Mishra, Deputy Registrar of Administration
Voices from the Startup Ecosystem
A key highlight of the event was the inspiring stories shared by startup founders. They recounted their entrepreneurial journeys, shedding light on challenges, innovations, and achievements. These interactions served as a source of motivation for students and budding entrepreneurs.

Commitment to Mentorship
The startup founders expressed their admiration for the initiatives undertaken by CVRU iTBI and pledged their support as mentors to help budding entrepreneurs. Their commitment underscored the strength of the incubator’s community-driven approach.
Closing Remarks
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Marutinandan Samadhiya, Incubation Associate at CVRU iTBI Foundation. He expressed gratitude to all guests and participants for making the event a success.
National Startup Day at CVRU iTBI reaffirmed its mission to empower startups, foster innovation, and strengthen Bilaspur’s position in India’s dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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