Showkat Dar
Awantipora, Jan 22: CIED–IUST Foundation organised a one-day Innovate X 1.0 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Program under the Mission YUVA initiative for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The program was conducted under the guidance of Prof. Parvez A. Mir, CEO, CIED–IUST Foundation. The inaugural session was held in the presence of Prof. Parvez A. Mir, Mr. Sameer Wazir, Finance Officer, IUST, Dr. Basharat Nabi Dar, Coordinator EDC, Dr. Mohd Asif Bashir Naqshbandi, Coordinator IPR Cell, along with other esteemed members of CIED–IUST Foundation, budding entrepreneurs and students from various schools and colleges.
While addressing the gathering, Prof. Parvez A. Mir highlighted the importance of the newly launched Mission YUVA scheme initiated by the J&K Government. He encouraged entrepreneurs to explore the Mission YUVA portal and register themselves to avail funding and support opportunities. A video presentation demonstrating the registration process under the Mission YUVA scheme was also screened.
Mr. Sameer Wazir, Chief Guest on the occasion, briefed the participants about the overview of CIED–IUST Foundation and explained how the centre provides support, mentoring and funding to young entrepreneurs.
Dr. Basharat Nabi Dar emphasized the vast scope of food entrepreneurship in today’s economy. He informed participants about food technology startups and shared details about the food laboratory facilities provided by CIED–IUST Foundation for aspiring food entrepreneurs.
The program was concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Syed Abdul Basit, who urged participants to take full advantage of the Mission YUVA scheme for building successful entrepreneurial ventures.
