Incubation facilities at educational institutions will have a great impact on the start-up ecosystem in the country by encouraging students to become entrepreneurs, said Shivakiran Makam, CEO, of Atal Incubation Centre, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur.
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He was speaking at a symposium organised by the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) here on Saturday. Mr. Makam further said the start-up ecosystem has the potential to contribute to the economic growth of the region as well as the country.
The talk was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Anand Kannan, Director, Global Services, International Federation of Inventors Association, Bengaluru. The panellists included, Asim Syed Sheeraz, CEO, Yenepoya Technology Incubator, Deepthi Prabhu, Co-Founder, Herb Fusion, Jnanashree Arjun Rao, Senior Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Bondel branch.
Earlier, KCCI Startups sub-committee Chairman Vishwas Shishir narrated the relevance of the event for many students and other members who wish to fulfil their aspirations of having their startup ventures.
Chamber President Ananthesh V Prabhu, Honourary Secretary P.B. Ahmed Mudassar, vice president Anand G. Pai, Section Infi8 COO Arjun Rao and others were present.