Summary of the event:

5th Edition - Startup Conclave 2024, a tapestry of innovation, an ode to entrepreneurship, and a bridge uniting minds in the realm of start-up wonders.

E-Cell at IMS Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus) hosted the biggest annual entrepreneurial flagship event of all time - 5th Edition Startup Conclave 2024. It was a resounding success. The event, held on 20th March 2024, brought together students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, while we strive to move a step ahead towards Viksit Bharat. The Startup Conclave 2024 is the flagship event of E-Cell at IMS Ghaziabad, bringing together budding entrepreneurs, industry stalwarts, and academia to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship. 

The event features a series of sub-events, that includes the Startup Expo, En-Venture, Bizz-Neeti, and a Round Table discussion, aimed at providing participants with valuable insights and opportunities to showcase their ideas and businesses. The biggest annual flagship event took us deep down into entrepreneurial culture with some of its events that not only allowed us to participate but also to learn live from industry experts and grow & pave a path for the socio-economic industrial future to set up.

Startup Conclave 2024 and all its past editions would have never been possible without the immense support of the Ghaziabad Management Association. The Ghaziabad Management Association (GMA) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1986 to promote the development of management professionals in the Ghaziabad region of India. GMA is an affiliate of the All India Management Association (AIMA), which is a national apex body of professional management in India. GMA aims to provide a platform for management professionals to share knowledge and experience, as well as to promote professional development through networking opportunities, training programs, conferences, and seminars. The association also focuses on promoting ethical and responsible business practices, corporate governance, and sustainable development in the region. GMA has a diverse membership base that includes individuals from various sectors, including industry, academia, and government. The association also has tie-ups with various management institutions and organizations, both nationally and internationally.

Our Partners: 

1.     Collaborative partner - Ghaziabad Management Association

• Shree Ram Pistons & Rings Pvt. Ltd.

• Ghaziabad Precision Products Pvt. Ltd.

• Spectra Products Pvt. Ltd.

2.     Academic partner - AIC-BIMTECH

3.     Supporting partner - Khalid Wani Consultancy Group

4.         Publishing partner - Uni Notebooks

5.     Media partners - Startup Story, Startup News FYI and IMS Today

6.     Ecosystem partner - Kurativz Technologies and consultation services and Innoscale      Global Foundation

7.     Legal partner - Register Karo

8.     Funding partner - Real-time angel fund

9.     Scoring partner - Slamitt

Key Highlights:

• The event attracted participation from over 50 colleges and universities, with over 100 students attending.

• The event featured 12 Jury Members who evaluated the participants' presentations and provided valuable feedback. 

• The Round Table discussion on critical topics such as funding strategies, emerging technologies, market trends, and scaling operations had 10 panelists, including industry experts, entrepreneurs, and academicians, who shared their knowledge and experiences with the audience.

• The event also marked the launch of the annual magazine, Souvenir Launch 2024, which showcased the achievements and success stories of entrepreneurs and startups.

The event was a grand success, bringing together students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship. The event provided a platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas, learn from experienced professionals, and network with like-minded individuals. E-Cell at IMS Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus) looks forward to hosting more such events in the future, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among students.

----------- Glimpses of the Inaugural Session -----------

CA Dr Rakesh Chharia (General Secretary, IMS Group) felicitating Dr Nikhil Agarwal (Chief Guest)

Dr Arun Kumar Singh (Director, IMS Ghaziabad) felicitating Mr Khalid Wani (Guest of Honour)

Dr Indrani Bhattacharjee (Head - IQAC | E-Cell | Ranking) felicitating Mr Sunil Raina (Guest of Honour)

Dr Surabhi Johari (Head of Department - Biosciences) felicitating Mr Rahul Agarwal (Executive Director, GMA)

Anchor - Sajal Kulshresth talks about the 5th Edition Startup Conclave 2024

Gathering in the auditorium experiencing the inaugural session

Dignitaries, Guests, Heads & faculty Coordinators opening the ribbons of Annual Magazine - Souvenir 2024

The Inaugural Session concluded with the National Anthem.

                               ----------- Glimpses of Startup Expo -----------

Guests & Dignitaries cutting the ribbon - inaugurating the Startup Expo 2024

Dr Nikhil Agarwal (Chief Guest) & Dr Arun Kumar Singh (Director, IMS Ghaziabad) trying their hands on the products offered by the contestant.

Mr Khalid Wani ( Guest of Honour) in a conversation with the participant of Startup Expo 2024

Team Bioland from IMS Ghaziabad, explaining their project to the jury & attendees.

                       ----------- Glimpses of En-Venture -----------

Participant pitching their ideas to the jury members.

Jury in a conversation with the participants during the Question & Answer round.

Participant pitching his idea to the attendees & jury via presentation of his business model.

En-Venture participants with the jury members

                                ----------- Glimpses of BizzNeeti -----------

Anchors announcing the rules & regulations to the participants.

Traders (Team BizzNeeti) setting up for the game to begin.

Participants listening the process of the game & how to play it.

Participants trading their raw material to obtain a final product.

                  ----------- Glimpses of Round Table Conference -----------

Ms Anita Rakhyani felicitated Prof. Dr. Amit Rai (Moderator of the panel discussion)

Panelists during the discussion

       ----------- Glimpses of Valedictory Session -----------

Anchors - Nandini Jha & Nandan Kapoor announcing the results for Startup Conclave 2024 

Winners – Start-Up Conclave 2024

A group photograph of all the winners for Startup Conclave 2024

Team E-Cell 2023-24