đź“… June 15, 2025 : To boost the startup ecosystem in Bihar, the state has launched the ‘Bihar Idea Fest 2025’—a visionary initiative aimed at supporting 10,000 innovative startup ideas from all 38 districts with funding, mentorship, and incubation support.
🔍 Key Highlights:
Under the Bihar Startup Policy 2025, the fest is being organized across all 38 districts of Bihar.
The goal is to identify and support 10,000 startup ideas, preparing them for incubation and eventual funding.
Selected startups can receive up to â‚ą10 lakh in funding and a monthly stipend of â‚ą10,000.
Eligibility criteria include birth or education in Bihar.
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đź“Ť Why Bihar Idea Fest is a Game Changer:
Organized by the Department of Industries, Startup Bihar, and CIMP (Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna).
It encourages youth, entrepreneurs, and students to build startups in areas like innovation, local economy, and digital transformation.
A district-level innovation ecosystem is being developed to ensure equal opportunity across the state.
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🎤 What the Organizers Say:
Ayush Sinha, Director, Startup Bihar:
> “We want Bihar to produce the next unicorn. Through this initiative, we aim to bring local talent to a global platform.”
According to YourStory, this initiative could serve as a model for other Indian states looking to empower rural innovation and entrepreneurship.
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📢 Application Details:
Deadline and selection process details will soon be available on the official website.
