OPEN Bootcamp Roadshow in partnership with ICAR, NRRI Cuttack

We are pleased to inform you that the Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha in collaboration with BCKIC Foundation, an initiative of PSA Office, Govt of India & KIIT TBI as implementation partnership and in partnership with Carleton University and GNEPO, is organizing an “Open Bootcamp” with an aim to spread awareness about entrepreneurship opportunities, discover bright innovative ideas from multiple colleges/universities in Odisha and provide access to Incubation support, mentorship and funding opportunities for the idea to POC building.

The focal theme of the OPEN BOOT CAMP is “Promoting Entrepreneurs in the state of Odisha”

The OPEN Boot Camp comprises state-wide Roadshows in all institutes across all districts of Odisha to reach out to the aspiring entrepreneurs, an intensive mentoring program culminating on the Demo Day (Grand Finale). Selected Innovators will be awarded cash prizes, fellowships, prototype grants, and incubation support to pursue Entrepreneurship on the Demo Day.

To celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship in our state, we request your kind support as Agribusiness Incubation Center (ABI) ICAR-National Rice Research Institute(NRRI), as a“Partnering Institute” with no financial commitments, to make this event a grand success.

Partnering Instituteship Highlights:

· Our media partners shall publicize the “Partnering Institute” name in any coverage of OPEN Boot camp

· All Publication, flyers, websites, banners, Social & media branding will have the logo of the “Partnering Institute”

· Display of the “Partnering Institute” in the backdrop of the roadshows organized in all districts of Odisha

· The Partnering Institute will take a master class session (online) on Innovation & entrepreneurship, based on their availability

· The Partnering Institute will be part of the jury panel for Demo Day presentation