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Mehsana, September 5, 2025 – Building on the success of the Gujarat Innovation Dialogue Series held earlier this month in Vadodara and Ahmedabad, Wadhwani Foundation and GESIA IT Association are bringing the conversation to North Gujarat with the Business Growth Dialogue in Mehsana. Scheduled at the Namo Centre, iHub, Mehsana Pada tanggal 5 September, roundtable ini akan mempertemukan para pemimpin UMKM, pendiri startup, pejabat pemerintah, dan pendukung ekosistem untuk membuka jalan bagi pertumbuhan, inovasi, dan daya saing di kawasan ini.
Dialog ini akan menyoroti peluang bagi para wirausahawan dan UMKM di Gujarat Utara, mengeksplorasi jalur ekspansi dan inovasi, serta memungkinkan mereka untuk memanfaatkan skema pemerintah, keuangan, dan akses pasar. Inisiatif ini menggarisbawahi komitmen Yayasan untuk membangun kemitraan regional yang mendalam dan mendorong kewirausahaan yang inklusif di seluruh Gujarat.
Yayasan Wadhwani baru-baru ini telah memperluas Nyalakan, Lepas Landas, dan Akselerasi di Gujarat, menawarkan dukungan tanpa biaya dan tanpa ekuitas kepada para mahasiswa, usaha tahap awal, dan UMKM yang siap bertumbuh. Inisiatif ini menyediakan pengembangan usaha terstruktur, bimbingan, dan akses ke jaringan, membantu para wirausahawan menerjemahkan ide menjadi perusahaan dan bisnis yang siap berkembang menjadi pemimpin pasar yang kompetitif. Dengan menanamkan program-programnya dengan mitra lokal seperti GESIA, TiE, GCCI, AMA, dan iNDEXTbFoundation bekerja untuk membangun ekosistem yang terhubung dan inklusif di mana para inovator dapat mengakses bimbingan, dukungan kebijakan, dan alat digital.
Shri M. Nagarajan, IAS, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director of GSRTC and former District Collector of Mehsana, added:
“As someone who was fortunate to closely work with North Gujarat’s development dynamics—from smart urban centers to rural startups—I see this Dialogue as a vital bridge connecting entrepreneurial energy with practical support. It will catalyze innovation and inclusion, central to ensuring a Viksit and Vibrant Gujarat for all.
Vishal Chaddha, EVP – Entrepreneurship, Wadhwani Foundation, said:
“Post the successful dialogues in Vadodara and Ahmedabad, we are committed to building deep relationships and supporting the Gujarat ecosystem with initiatives that help MSMEs and startups thrive. North Gujarat is brimming with entrepreneurial energy, and Mehsana provides the perfect platform to co-create solutions that drive scale, competitiveness, and job creation.”
Pranav Pandya, Co-founder & Chairman, DevIT, Hon. Director, GESIA IT Association & added:
“Gujarat’s MSMEs and startups are poised to become growth engines not just for the state, but for India. By partnering with Wadhwani Foundation, GESIA aims to bring market access, mentorship, and digital-first pathways to the entrepreneurs of this region.”
The Business Growth Dialogue in Mehsana marks the next step in a continuing series of ecosystem engagements across Gujarat. By connecting government, industry, academia, and entrepreneurs on a common platform, the initiative reinforces the state’s potential to lead India’s innovation and job creation story.