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An Online Outreach Program for Open Challenge Program (OCP) 9.0 was successfully conducted by #STPIINDIA Guwahati in collaboration with Assam Society of Bangalore on 4th May 2026. The session aimed to connect with aspiring #startups, #innovators, and #entrepreneurs and share insights about the opportunities under #OctaNE CoEs. Last Date for Apply in OCP 9.0: 11/05/2026 For Guwahati CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Imphal CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Shillong Coe - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Aizawl CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Gangtok CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Itanagar CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Agartala Coe - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Kohima CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… @GoI_MeitY @startup_assam @arvindtw @stpiindia @SoumyaOtta

#STPIINDIA Guwahati successfully conducted an Online Outreach Program on 30th April in collaboration with Assam #Startups for the OctaNE Open Challenge Program (OCP 9.0). 🚀 An inspiring session bringing together #innovators and #entrepreneurs to explore new opportunities and drive innovation forward! Last Date for Apply : 11/05/2026 For Guwahati CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Imphal CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Shillong Coe - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Aizawl CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Gangtok CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Itanagar CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Agartala Coe - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Kohima CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… @GoI_MeitY @startup_assam @arvindtw @stpiindia @SoumyaOtta #STPI #OCP9 #OctaNE #AssamStartups #Innovation #StartupIndia

Excited to share that #STPIINDIA Guwahati successfully conducted an Outreach Program on 28th April 2026 at Girijananda Chowdhury University, Guwahati for the #OctaNE Open Challenge Program (OCP) 9.0 The session highlighted #innovation, #startup opportunities, and support for #emerging entrepreneurs under OCP 9.0. Great to see enthusiastic participation from students and aspiring innovators! Last Date for Apply : 11/05/2026 For Guwahati CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Imphal CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Shillong Coe - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Aizawl CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Gangtok CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Itanagar CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Agartala Coe - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… For Kohima CoE - sayuj.net/apply-contest/… #STPI #OCP9 #StartupIndia #Innovation #Guwahati #Entrepreneurship @GoI_MeitY @startup_assam @arvindtw @stpiindia @SoumyaOtta

An outreach program on OCP9.0 under OctaNE was conducted at #STPIINDIA Shillong on 27-04-2026, engaging IT units, startups, and local entrepreneurs. The session showcased program benefits & opportunities for growth, and encouraged active participation. @stpiindia @stpiguwahati

The OctaNE Open Challenge Program (OCP) on Animation is now live! Startups can apply via the Sayuj portal (link below) to access exclusive benefits. sayuj.net/apply-contest/… Don’t miss out! @GoI_MeitY @arvindtw @stpiguwahati @SoumyaOtta

Driving India’s IT and startup ecosystem through TiECON Chandigarh 2026 Shri Arvind Kumar (@arvindtw), Director General, STPI, is all set to join the STPI Awards at TiECON Chandigarh 2026 as the Guest of Honour. 🎤💭 The STPI Awards will spotlight trailblazers of the IT/ITES, software, HR, startup and innovation ecosystem, where prestigious recognitions in various distinguished categories will be conferred upon innovators and entrepreneurs, startups and IT companies based on their outstanding export performance during FY 2024–25. 🏆 📅 10th April 2026 📍 Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh 🔗 To know more, visit: sayuj.net/participate/ti… #STPI #STPIAwards #IT #ITES #Startup #Innovation #Entrepreneurs #Softex #SoftwareExports #HR #Chandigarh #Punjab #Tech #AI #DigitalIndia #STPIINDIA @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @cmohry @NayabSainiBJP @mygovharyana @PbGovtIndia @chandigarh_admn @TiEChandigarhs @guptaa_sanjay @Shail2108 @satnamsandhuchd @aseemgoelbjp7 @STPIMohali @STPINeuronCoE

#Flashback It was a pleasure welcoming Hon’ble CM of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis Ji at the India AI Impact Summit. Discussions focused on Maharashtra’s fast-growing IT/ITES sector & how the Summit’s pillars including sustainable AI deployment drive regional digital leadership.

The Director @stpiguwahati & OIC @STPIGangtok met with the Director & Dean of SIST Sikkim regarding the potential signing of an MoU for academic collaboration. Focused on strengthening the innovation landscape & supporting the startup ecosystem under the OctaNE initiatives.

The Director @stpiguwahati & OIC @STPIGangtok met with the Director of NIT Sikkim to deliberate on STPI Services, Academic & Industry collaboration. Focused on advancing the innovation and ecosystem on Startups under OctaNE. @arvindtw @SoumyaOtta

The Director @stpiguwahati & OIC @STPIGangtok met with the Secretary & Principal Director of DIT, Govt of Sikkim. Discussed about various initiatives of STPI in north east region & upcoming AI CoE collaborate to promote Technology. @GoI_MeitY @arvindtw @SoumyaOtta

Dr. Soumya Prakash Otta, Jurisdictional Director of @stpiguwahati, warmly received by Scientist ‘F’ & OIC, on his 3-day official visit at @STPIGangtok. Insightful engagements & productive visit ahead with various stakeholders. @arvindtw @stpiindia @SoumyaOtta @STPI_OctaNE

Dr. Nayanjyoti Goswami, Managing Director of the Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF) under the Department of Innovation, Incubation and Startups, Government of Assam, visited #STPIINDIA Guwahati. He interacted with Director and other Officers on key infrastructural facilities of STPI, including the Centre of Entrepreneurship (#CoE) and the IoT in Agriculture Lab. The interaction highlighted the role of #STPIINDIA and centre’s growing role in supporting #startups, fostering #innovation and strengthening #collaborative efforts to build a robust and inclusive #tech-enabled #startup ecosystem in the region.@GoI_MeitY @arvindtw @narayanksg @startup_assam @stpiindia @STPI_OctaNE @guptaa_sanjay @SoumyaOtta

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Dr. Jeevan B, IAS, Secretary, Department of Innovation, Incubation & Startups(DIIS) and Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of Assam visited #STPIINDIA Guwahati and reviewed the centre’s key infrastructural facilities. During the visit, he witnessed the Centre of Entrepreneurship (#CoE), incubation facilities including Plug-and-Play (PnP) & Ready-to-Work (RaW) spaces and the #IoT in Agriculture Lab, highlighting the centre’s role in supporting #startups, #innovation, and technology-driven growth in the #NorthEast region. @GoI_MeitY @startup_assam @arvindtw @narayanksg @guptaa_sanjay @SoumyaOtta @stpiindia @STPI_OctaNE

Jurisdictional Director, @stpiguwahati met with the VC, Manipur University & apprised him about the new initiatives of #STPIINDIA and deliberated on extending #collaboration to promote #Innovation, #Technology & #Startup ecosystem in the region. @arvindtw @SoumyaOtta

Jurisdictional Director, @stpiguwahati met with the associated mentor, Prof. Ibohal Meitei, of OctaNE CoE in #EmergingTech - AR/VR - apprised about the new initiatives of #STPIINDIA and thanked him for his perpetual support for #Startups in the region. @arvindtw @SoumyaOtta

Jurisdictional Director, @stpiguwahati met with the Director, Dept of IT, Govt of Manipur - apprised about the new initiatives of #STPIINDIA , deliberated on #collaboration opportunities to promote #Innovation, & #Startup ecosystem in the region. @arvindtw @SoumyaOtta @ditmanipur

Shri Arvind Kumar (@arvindtw), Director General, STPI, at the 26th Edition of INDIASOFT, highlighted that India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for innovation, driven by AI, startups, and next-generation technologies. Key highlights of the address are: 🔹 The Global AI Impact Summit (4th edition) witnessed unprecedented global participation with 22 Heads of Government, 100+ countries, and over 5 lakh attendees, reflecting India’s growing leadership in AI and innovation. 🔹 India’s IT journey has evolved from IT/ITeS services to innovation-led growth, with exports reaching USD 224 billion in 2025 (~12% YoY growth)—supported by institutions like the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council. 🔹 Emphasized the need for platforms like INDIA SOFT to move beyond IT services exports and actively showcase India’s innovation and product ecosystem to the world. 🔹 Identified three key growth pillars for the future: * Electronics Manufacturing * Strategic & Critical Sectors * Semiconductors 🔹 Highlighted the rise of innovation from Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities, urging expansion of such platforms beyond metros to enable inclusive and distributed innovation growth. #INDIASOFT2026 #STPI #InnovationIndia #DeepTech #AI #StartupIndia #DigitalIndia #MakeInIndia #ElectronicsManufacturing #Semiconductors #TechInnovation #GlobalAI #IndiaTech #Tier2Innovation #FutureOfTech @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @indiasoft @escnewdelhi @minmsme @DPIITGoI @NTTM_MoT @MobilePeYug @AiAmbaram

Jurisdictional Director, @stpiguwahati met with the Director, @nit_manipur, along with the Deans of the Institute. Had fruitful deliberations on #collaboration opportunities to promote #Innovation & #StartupEcosystem in the region. @arvindtw @SoumyaOtta #STPIINDIA #NITManipur

Jurisdictional Director, @stpiguwahati met with the Director, @IIITManipur and saw fruitful deliberations on #collaboration opportunities, with a positive response towards signing an #MoU to promote #Tech & #StartupEcosystem in the region. @arvindtw @SoumyaOtta @baskar_krishnan