Sensitization and Awareness Workshop for Start-up
22nd January 2026
The Sensitization and Awareness workshop for Startups is organized by the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Haryana and Start-Up Haryana on 22nd January 2026 at Gurugram University, Sector-51Gurugram. The programme was conducted to familiarize startups and student innovators with the Haryana Startup Ecosystem, Startup India schemes, and the Startup Haryana registration process, while also fostering interaction among stakeholders of the startup ecosystem.
A total of 10 startup teams from Dronacharya College of Engineering (DCE) participated in the programme. The participating students from Dronacharya College of Engineering are BN Vernika, YashJaiswal, Anjali Kumari, Moksha, Richa Bharti, RishaBatra, VivekRawat, KunalManocha, Priyanshu Aggarwal, RiteshKakran, Sushant, KumariAnshu, Bhavesh, Shreya Kumari, Naveen Kumar, YashSoni, ChhaviLuthra, MuditaJain,Krish Gupta and Himanshu.The students had meaningful interactions with multiple co-startups, gaining exposure to real-world startup perspectives.Dr.SravaniNidadavolu accompanied the students, guided them throughout the event, and actively supported them.
The event commenced with the registration of participants from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, coordinated by the Knowledge Partner Team. This was followed by the inaugural session, which was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Gurugram University, and the Registrar, Gurugram University. Their addresses highlighted the growing importance of innovation, entrepreneurship, and institutional support in nurturing student-led startups and strengthening the regional startup ecosystem.
Subsequently, the Knowledge Partner Team delivered an insightful session on the Haryana Startup Ecosystem, outlining the support mechanisms, incentives, and opportunities offered by Startup Haryana. The session was made interactive through a quiz, which encouraged active participation and reinforced key learnings.
This was followed by a session on Startup India schemes for startups, delivered by representatives from Startup India, DPIIT. The session provided an overview of central government initiatives, recognition processes, and benefits available to startups, helping participants understand how national-level policies complement state-level support.
The Hi-Tea and Networking Session, organized by the Industries & Commerce Department, Haryana, offered an excellent platform for interaction among startup founders, mentors, ecosystem partners, and student innovators. We found this segment particularly valuable, as it enabled meaningful discussions, exchange of ideas, and exploration of potential collaborations.
A detailed session on theStartup Haryana Web Portal and registration process was conducted by the Knowledge Partner Team. The procedural steps, documentation requirements, and workflow were clearly explained, and an interactive quiz further enhanced participant engagement and understanding.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms.Isha Ahuja, Startup Haryana. Overall, the event was highly informative and impactful. It strengthened the understanding of the startup ecosystem at both state and national levels and provided valuable opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration. The active involvement of student teams from Dronacharya College of Engineering further highlighted the growing momentum of student-driven innovation and startup initiatives.