The Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (STIHUB) at Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar, successfully conducted the first phase of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
KOKRAJHAR: The Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (STIHUB) at Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar, successfully conducted the first phase of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) to foster entrepreneurial growth among aspiring business minds. It was organized in collaboration with the BTR Government.
STIHUB focuses on science, technology and innovation-driven entrepreneurship, empowering individuals across various sectors. With a dedicated team, STIHUB aims to create a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing training, mentorship, and support to aspiring business minds. This Entrepreneurship Development Programme has been designed to be conducted in multiple phases, ensuring long-term support for entrepreneurs in Kokrajhar and beyond.
The five-day program, held from February 27 to March 3, featured distinguished speakers, business leaders, and policymakers who shared valuable insights on entrepreneurship, technology, and financial empowerment. The inaugural session commenced with participants’ registration and the felicitation of the guest of honour Prof (Retd) Nishikant V Deshpande, BoG Chairman of CIT Kokrajhar, former Director, NIT Silchar.
The event was inaugurated with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by the felicitation of the guest speakers. The programme’s first session, led by Pratibha Das Hatibaruah, Director at Flugelsoft, focused on leveraging social media for entrepreneurial success. Later in the day, Dr Kalyanjit Hatibaruah, Chairman of Flugelsoft Group and Angel Investor in Mumbai Angels, conducted an insightful session on utilizing Artificial Intelligence for business development. On February 28, the agenda centered around agribusiness, with Rangan Bhuyan, Ex-Centre Head – IIPM (Ministry of Commerce, GOI Jorhat Centre & Consultation on Tea & Agri Business), discussing new avenues in tea and allied crops, while Simanta Goswami, Director of Training and Development of Veecap Eduventures Pvt Ltd, highlighted the leadership qualities essential for entrepreneurs. The third day of the programme, on March 1, featured discussions on the significance of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) by Kuntal Purkayastha, District Development Manager (DDM), Kokrajhar, and an online session on technological innovations in farming with Parikshit Sai Sampat from Pranam Kisan.
This Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) phase-I marked the beginning of a long-term initiative. The team has planned multiple phases in the near future to further encourage and uplift entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds in and around Kokrajhar. With more ventures in the pipeline, STIHub remains committed to shaping the entrepreneurial landscape of the region.
