About the program:

A program for handholding startups/ innovators from outside North East to understand the startup ecosystem of North east and provide assistance in setting up new/existing ventures in the region. Each event to be conducted in a different NE state.

Potential Gains:

Assistance in understanding market needs and setting up enterprises in North East

Who can benefit:

• Early and mid-stage entrepreneurs who wish to expand their operation in North East
• Startups in the midst of POC and early prototyping

 The first Northeast Startup Showcase (NESS) Summit 1.0, organized by BRTC in collaboration with MTI-Hub, successfully promoted the seeding of startups in the Northeast region. Over 200 visitors attended the two-day event, where 35+ technology-driven startups from Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland showcased their products and technologies. Additionally, 25+ startups pitched their ideas, with the top 5 receiving cash prizes and pro bono incubation. Moreover, 16 startups from the Northeast signed virtual incubation agreements with KIIT-TBI, while 6 startups from outside the region participated, and 2 plan to establish their ventures in the Northeast. A total of 41 startups participated, and 16 were successfully incubated.