IIT Mandi launches start-up exploration programme

Rajesh Kumar Prajapati, Director, Dept. of Industries, H.P., started off the Startup Exploration Batch at IIT Mandi Catalyst.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi Catalyst started its 2nd Startup Exploration programme of 2021 with Rajesh Kumar Prajapati, Director, Dept. of Industries, H.P., virtually flagging off the programme. Along with the chief guest, the virtual event was graced by the esteemed presence of Prof. Ajit K. Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Mandi; Samir Shah, Managing Partner, Peak Ventures, and faculty members of IIT Mandi. As many as 23 startup teams including 11 from Himachal Pradesh working in sectors including Waste Management, Agrotech, Healthtech, Enterprise Management, and Cleantech participated in the inaugural session.