
Surat Eco-system is now Growing towards Maturity!
I still remember the time when we thought of conducting startup related activities in Surat, we could hardly see any activities happening apart from National/International organizations like eChai & Entrepreneurs Cafe doing one or two events Quarterly.
NOTE:
There was no Startup India Schemes, Government of Gujarat had just launched a Startup Policy in July 2015 & none of the colleges were having an E-Cell or an Incubation. No BNI. No Coworking Spaces.
Keeping in mind Surat needed something local and willing to increase the number of activities. For the local entrepreneurs to meet regularly and help aspiring entrepreneurs from the city to get a platform. Where they can easily evaluate their ideas from the industry experts/mentors, potential investors or with the help of the fellow entrepreneurs.
We formed a Community Called “Surat Startups”, with a motive to just give back and contribute towards the betterment of the eco-system and never generate revenue.
“We wanted to create a culture where activities should happen every day and the audience to choose”
Activities happening every week and entrepreneurs joining the cause positively, the goal was getting closer.
Mega Events like “Startup Conclave” by BuddyBits & First ever “Startup Pitchfest” by Tax Origin & APJAKS made a huge impact and the awareness was now created about Surat building a stronger startup eco-system.
After three years now, today we see a lot many Organizations conducting Startup related activities in Surat. There is the culture we wanted to create
Happy to share Startup Events happening this week in Surat:
8th September 2018:
Super Womenpreneurs — 4 PM at Syncoro
Registration Link: bit.ly/SSWPRE2
8th September 2018:
Ideas Open House 2.0 — 6 PM at Syncoro
Registration Link: http://bit.ly/IdeasOpenHouse
14th September 2018: Startup Grind Surat Launch — 6 PM at Shott
Registration Link: https://goo.gl/UiR5Px
15th September 2018: Headstart Surat Launch — 5 PM at iKoVerk
Registration Link: https://goo.gl/TeUBQV
I feel very positive about the atmosphere being created and about the platforms available for aspiring entrepreneurs of the city.
What next?
Let’s contribute towards building a mature eco-system and focus on the cause to build a healthy platform where everyone feels comfortable :)
Happy Networking.
Feel free to comment or connect
Regards,
Anand J Singh
Entrepreneur from Surat, India
