Port Blair, Sept. 28: The Directorate of Industries, Andaman & Nicobar Administration will be organizing Startup Pitching and Open Forum Discussion in the Conference Hall of Directorate of Industries on 30th September, 2022.     The Startup Pitching sessions would commence at 9.30 am on 30th September, 2022 for the students of colleges and entrepreneurs wherein they shall be provided a platform to pitch their ideas and innovative products and the best ideas/presentations would be shortlisted to participate in the upcoming Startup Mela which includes attractive cash prizes.

The event would also host an open Forum Discussion from 3 pm onwards between the Startups and Entrepreneurs of these Islands and Line Departments of the Administration wherein every startup/entrepreneur would be provided an opportunity to raise their issues or support required for its growth and promotion/upliftment.

The Entrepreneurs of the Islands who have a unique and innovative idea and are in the process of developing a prototype or a model are invited to attend to showcase the same. The Entrepreneurs and the DPIIT recognized startups of the Islands have been requested to join the event to present with their issues/support required from the Administration.