As Eastern India continues to emerge as a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, Regional AIM SUMVAAD-East Chapter 2026, organised by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog as part of its ongoing regional Sumvaad series, brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem to chart a collaborative roadmap for the region's next phase of innovation-led growth.
The conclave held at O-Hub, Bhubaneswar also witnessed the launch of the AIM-Odisha Chapter, a collaborative platform bringing together Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) and Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs) across Odisha. The initiative is designed to strengthen inter-incubator collaboration through shared access to programmes, infrastructure, mentors, and investors.
Smt. Chithra Arumugam, IAS, addressed the gathering, emphasizing Eastern India's growing prominence in the national innovation landscape and the necessity of collaborative ecosystems, institutional partnerships, and policy interventions.
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