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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 em 5 de setembro, a mesa redonda reunirá líderes de MPMEs, fundadores de startups, funcionários do governo e facilitadores do ecossistema para abrir caminhos para o crescimento, a inovação e a competitividade na região.
O diálogo destacará as oportunidades para os empreendedores e as MPMEs de Gujarat do Norte, explorando caminhos para a expansão e a inovação e permitindo que eles aproveitem os esquemas governamentais, o financiamento e o acesso ao mercado. Essa iniciativa ressalta o compromisso da Fundação em criar parcerias regionais profundas e promover o empreendedorismo inclusivo em Gujarat.
A Fundação Wadhwani recentemente expandiu sua Ignição, decolagem e aceleração em Gujarat, oferecendo suporte de custo zero e capital zero a estudantes, empreendimentos em estágio inicial e MPMEs prontas para o crescimento. Essas iniciativas proporcionam a criação de empreendimentos estruturados, orientação e acesso a redes, ajudando os empreendedores a transformar ideias em empresas e negócios prontos para serem ampliados em líderes de mercado competitivos. Ao incorporar seus programas com parceiros locais, como GESIA, TiE, GCCI, AMA e iNDEXTbCom o objetivo de criar um ecossistema conectado e inclusivo, no qual os inovadores possam ter acesso a orientação, suporte a políticas e ferramentas digitais, a Fundação está trabalhando para construir um ecossistema conectado e inclusivo.
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.