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Spurring Entrepreneurship, Innovations and

Incubation

...Centre for Advancing and

Launching Enterprises

CrAdLE (Centre for Advancing and Launching Enterprises), EDII's Technology Business
Incubator initiated in 2016, has been guiding, supporting and mentoring tech based
startups, primarily in the areas of manufacturing, food processing, renewable energy and
healthcare.

So far, 129 startups have been incubated at CrAdLE. Significant activities of October and
November include:

• Virtual pitching event featuring some of Gujarat's most innovative startups in
manufacturing and Industry 4.0. This event was organized in collaboration with
SwiftSeed Ventures. Out of 40 applicants, 10 were selected for the final investor pitch.
• Online session on 'Financial Opportunities for Startups & MSMEs.’ Dr. Harish Kumar
Yadav, IES, Assistant Director, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India shared insights on
various government programmes and schemes for startups and MSMEs. Over 80
participants joined the session.
• Online session with Mr. Amit Kumar an accomplished entrepreneur and investor, to
delve into the secrets of building a successful startup. Over 80 participants joined the
session, gaining valuable insights.

Workshop titled 'Startup-MSME Connect' as part of Vikas Saptah, was organized in
collaboration with Karnavati Innovation & Incubation Foundation – KMET, Karnavati
University. The event comprised an exhibition featuring 10 innovative startups incubated
by CrAdLE and KMET, an overview of Gujarat's startup ecosystem and an inspiring story
by Ms. Shruti Mehta, founder of Bharat Godam Solutions LLP. Over 30 participants joined
the workshop to connect and collaborate to building a stronger ecosystem.

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