Imphal: The IIM Shillong Foundation for Incubation and Entrepreneurship (IIMSFIE) inaugurated the second edition of the “Bootcamp for Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs of NER”.
Funded by SIDBI, the Bootcamp witnessed participation from 100 budding entrepreneurs from the North East to explore, innovate, and shape the future of the region’s startup ecosystem.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Prof. D.P Goyal, Director of IIM Shillong; Mr. S Paunminthang Gante, AGM, SIDBI; Faculty members and dignitaries from various sectors also graced the occasion.
Prof. D.P Goyal, in his inaugural address, congratulated the participants and emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship. “It gives me immense pleasure to see young minds being nurtured in a premier institute. Make the most of this platform and explore the rich possibilities of entrepreneurship in the region. Entrepreneurship requires a mindset and dedication to contribute to the growth of the country,” he stated.
Mr. S Paunminthang Gante highlighted the limitless opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. “With focus and dedication, the sky is the only limit,” he said, discussing the five “Ds” – Dedication, Determination, Discipline, Diversity, and Direction.
The event concluded its intensive 5-day Entrepreneurial Bootcamp with a Valedictory program, Distinguished Guest, Mr. Bhanu Prakash Verma, GM, SIDBI addressed the valedictory session, highlighting the significance of the bootcamp’s mission to foster entrepreneurial spirit in the North East.
Over the past five days, participants were immersed in a series of dynamic sessions, workshops, and interactive activities aimed at equipping them with essential entrepreneurial tools and knowledge. The bootcamp’s vision was clear: to nurture and empower the entrepreneurial potential within the North East.
