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Annual Startup Summit - 'Empresario 2025' “The concept of entrepreneurship and startups is picking up in the country. Today is the
time of innovators, innovations, ideas, incubation and investors. The youths must step
on Future innovation forth and tap the opportunities that lie before them. They just have to ideate and the

rest will automatically fall in place in the strong entrepreneurship ecosystem that the
country is focussing on. Gujarat has always been acclaimed for its entrepreneurial
potential. I believe the students are fortunate to get this education and that too in the
state of Gujarat.”
- Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Hon'ble Minister of Health, Education and Cooperative, Government of Uttarakhand

“India has the finest amalgamation of institutions, policies, incubation and
accelerators. The present time is the most beneficial for prospective startups, and of
course being in Gujarat is an added advantage. The students of entrepreneurship have
the best of resources, mentorship and training, so I would urge them to make the best
use of it and go ahead without the fear of failing.”
- Dr. Ranjit Kumar Sinha
Secretary, Higher and Technical, Govt. of Uttarakhand

“I urge all entrepreneurship aspirants to take calculated risks; speak to experts, visit
institutions, train, read and educate themselves. Many entrepreneurs put their best
brains in executing their ideas; but somewhere they forget to look at the larger market
or to connect with people and new ideas. So network as much as possible to keep
Chief Guest, Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, Hon'ble Minister of Health, Education and Cooperative, yourself updated with the market, and you will succeed. I extend my best wishes to
Government of Uttarakhand; (R-L) Shri Dinesh Ramesh Gurav, IAS, Director, Higher and Technical
Education, Government of Gujarat; Shri Prakashbhai Varmora, MLA, Dhrangadhra, Surendranagar; students. May you dream big and become noted achievers.”
Dr. Ranjit Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Higher and Technical, Govt. of Uttarakhand; Dr. Sunil Shukla, - Shri Prakashbhai Varmora
Director General, EDII and Shri R.D. Barhat, Joint Commissioner of Industries, Government of MLA, Dhrangadhra, Surendranagar, Gujarat
Gujarat inaugurating the Annual Startup Summit, 'EMPRESARIO 2025'.

“Gujarat has always been at a place where entrepreneurial spirit thrives, and events
For supporting Uttarakhand youths in their entrepreneurial feats, the Govt. of Uttarakhand like Empresario play a significant role in inspiring students and young innovators. The
has collaborated with EDII. In just one year, 400+ enterprises have come into being and New Education Policy will be a great propeller to entrepreneurship as the focus is on
several more are in the process of getting set up. It is a meaningful contribution contribution nurturing creativity, critical thinking, skill development, thus giving students the tools
to the Vision of Viksit Bharat.
they need to become successful entrepreneurs.”
Empresario, the Annual Startup Summit is an exclusive platform for start-ups, new age - Shri Dinesh Ramesh Gurav
entrepreneurs, industry mentors, investors, and the student community to network, share IAS, Director, Higher and Technical Education of Gujarat Government
entrepreneurial experiences, gain incredible new insights and pledge to become an
indispensable part of the ever-thriving start-up ecosystem. Empresario, a first-of-its-kind
platform, initiated in 2012 and has since grown to become one of the largest "As Gujarat continues to evolve, the Industrial Policies of the state continue to foster a
entrepreneurship gatherings. EDII organized Empresario 2025, the Annual Startup Summit dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. MSMEs and SMEs, in particular, are integral to
during March 6-7, 2025. The two-day Startup Summit was the 13th Annual Flagship Event our industrial landscape, and through capacity-building and policy advocacy, we are
underlining the theme - 'Future Innovation'. working to ensure that Gujarat remains a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. By
fostering innovation and providing the right support, we are enabling entrepreneurs to
The various events during Empresario 2025 emphasized on adopting innovations, rising thrive and contribute to a self-reliant Gujarat.”
above the fear of failure and understanding that Entrepreneurship is THE development tool
- Shri R.D. Barhat
which can ensure growth and success.
Joint Commissioner of Industries, Government of Gujarat

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