IIT Kharagpur’s Entrepreneurship Cell recently concluded its flagship initiatives, the Entrepreneurship Awareness Drive (EAD) and Local Startups Meet (LSM) 2024, aimed at bolstering India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The events created a dynamic platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, networking, and collaboration.

The 16th edition of EAD and the 7th edition of LSM drew participation from over 25,000 students across India, with more than 90 eminent guest speakers sharing their expertise. Notable speakers included Monish Darda (CTO, Icertis), Amitesh Saha (VP, Vedanta Group), Harsimarbir Singh (founder, Pristyn Care), Faizal Khan (YouTuber and educator), Harish Mehta (cofounder, NASSCOM), Nagraj Prakasam (Indian Angel Network), and Amrita Siroha (cofounder, INDmoney). Their insights offered attendees valuable perspectives on navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

The event also showcased over 1,000 innovative startups, presenting their groundbreaking solutions and business models. These exhibits provided attendees with a glimpse into the latest trends and opportunities within India’s startup landscape.

Supported by partners like Krafton as the title sponsor, along with Flashaid, NTPC, Veedol, and others, the month-long event extended its reach to more than 30 cities across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kochi. The event also featured collaborations with pTron (audio wearable partner), The Business Scan (title media partner), and Inc42 (startup media partner).

EAD-LSM 2024 underscored IIT Kharagpur’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial growth, inspiring innovation, and nurturing the next generation of Indian startups.