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Bhutanese Delegation Explores India’s delegations, fostered an environment
Dynamic Innovation Ecosystem and Forges conducive to networking, collaboration, and
Collaborations in Startup Frontiers the exchange of ideas.
A delegation representing the Youth Dr. INV. Shiva Kiran Makam, CEO of AIC-
Development Fund-Bhutan (YDF-Bhutan) SKU and IFIA Bharat, played a pivotal role in
and the International Federation of Inventors’ facilitating the visit, ensuring the Bhutanese
Associations Bhutan (IFIA Bhutan) recently delegation had access to key players in India’s
concluded a successful visit to India, with a innovation ecosystem. Dr. Makam expressed
primary focus on gaining valuable insights optimism about potential collaborations
into the nation’s innovation, startup, and between the two countries, emphasizing the
funding landscapes. importance of cross-border partnerships in
Led by Ms. Dorji Ohm, Executive Director fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
of BYDF, and Kinley Tenzin from BYDF & Ms. Dorji Ohm, Executive Director of BYDF,
IFIA Bhutan, the Bhutanese delegation shared her impressions of the visit, stating,
conducted an in-depth exploration of India’s ”The Indian innovation landscape is incredibly
vibrant innovation hubs. Key institutions dynamic and inspiring. We have gained
visited included the Atal Incubation Centre valuable insights into the startup ecosystem,
at Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC- funding mechanisms, and best practices that
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with engagements extending to various The connections made during this visit will
enterprises and startups throughout their contribute to the growth and development of
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A notable highlight was a networking meeting This visit not only strengthened ties between
hosted by Mr. Naveen Lakkur, a renowned Bhutan and India in the innovation sector
speaker and innovation coach, on behalf of but also laid the groundwork for potential
the Institute of Inspired Learning in Bangalore. collaborations and partnerships between
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community, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE), Bhutan continues its journey towards fostering
and industry experts, the event provided innovation and entrepreneurship, this cross-
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knowledge exchange. milestone in shaping the future of the region’s
The diverse group, including representatives innovation landscape.
from both the Bhutanese and Indian