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“Gujarat is a hub of entrepreneurship and has always encouraged innovations and
enterprises. Today is the era of innovators, ideas, incubation and investors and by
EDII ANNUAL STARTUP SUMMIT
empowering next-generation of innovators, we can build a vibrant startup ecosystem
that contributes to the progress of both the state and the nation. I believe our youths have
the potential and the intent to make it big and contribute meaningfully to the vision of
Viksit Bharat 2047.” - Shri Arjun Modhwadia
Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Science & Technology,
Forest & Environment, Climate Change, Gujarat

“Today is the time of innovators and innovations. Youths just have to ideate and the rest
will automatically fall in place in the strong entrepreneurship ecosystem that the State &
the country is fast creating. EDII remains committed to nurturing next-generation
innovators who will drive sustainable growth and create solutions for society.”
- Dr. Sunil Shukla
Director General, EDII

“I urge students to keep an eye on opportunities, never hesitate to think out-of-the-box
and continue innovating. There are government policies and institutions that are highly
supportive of innovation and technology at every strata and region of society. Students
just need to be passionate about their ideas and keep moving ahead.”
- Mr. Hiranmay Mahanta
CEO, Innovation Growth Hub (i-Hub)

“India's youth possesses immense potential and events like Empresario provide them
with valuable exposure and networking opportunities. They must focus on expanding
their horizons, understand emerging market gaps and nurturing their entrepreneurial

thinking.” - Dr. Dipan Sahu
Assistant Innovation Director Mr. Aman Gupta
Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, AICTE
Co-founder, boAt,
“The startup ecosystem in India is witnessing remarkable momentum. Several times, interacted with the students
good innovations do not see the light of the day on account of hindrances on the way.
Events like these must be leveraged upon by students to open up and explore, thus taking
their ideas on to the stage of full-fledged ventures.”
- Mr. Yatindra Sharma
Convenor, CII Gujarat Start-up TaskForce
Managing Partner, Invesco Fiscal Services LLP

“Young innovators are redefining the landscape of entrepreneurship with bold ideas and
perseverance. Institutes like EDII are creating potent platforms for these young
innovators, where they can access mentorship, networks and opportunities to grow as a
community. I encourage the students present here to dream big.”
- Ms. Prachi Patwari
Executive Director, Nexus Infratech Pvt. Ltd.
Chairperson (2024-25) of GCCI Business Women Committee

“Empresario is a game changer for entrepreneurial minds. This Annual Startup Summit is
a big networking platform, and makes a huge difference in enhancing boundaries,
curating opportunities and developing knowledge among entrepreneurs.”
- Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya
Professor & Director - Department of Entrepreneurship Education