Jalandhar:22.07.24- Lovely Professional University (LPU) recently hosted the Startup Ecosystem Enablers Meet, a pivotal event aimed at fostering entrepreneurial growth and innovation in Punjab in general of LPU campus specifically. The gathering brought together prominent stakeholders from esteemed organizations to shape and discuss the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the state.

Distinguished guests, including Ahmed Aljneibi, Diplomat in the UAE Embassy and Director, UAE-India CEPA Council, Dipan Sahu, Asst. Innovation Director, MoE, AICTE, Govt. of India & Center Incharge of Jaipur INOVATION, ATAL Academy & Idea Lab Facility of AICTE. and other key representatives, were warmly welcomed by Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr. Lovi Raj Gupta and Senior Dean Dr. Sorabh Lakhanpal.

Deepan Sahu, in his address, highlighted the need to transform India's position as the world’s largest economy. He emphasized the mobilization of resources, institutions, and individual capabilities towards problem-solving, entrepreneurship, innovation, science, and technology.

Ahmed Aljneibi shed light on the framework, opportunities, and innovation support between India and the UAE. He underscored the collaborative projects between the two countries, expressing optimism for increased collaboration in the future.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr. Lovi Raj Gupta acknowledged the significant contributions made by Indians in various fields, citing AI as a prime example. However, he lamented the lack of courage in taking these inventions from India to the world stage. He commended LPU for taking initial steps by providing seed funding to students' ideas, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.