GEC Buxar hosts Bihar Idea Festival, awards ₹10 lakhs to startups
In a remarkable initiative to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth of Bihar, the Government Engineering College, Buxar recently hosted the Bihar Idea Festival 2025. The event, which aims to spark over 10,000 ideas across all 38 districts of the state, awarded ₹10 lakhs each to two student founders for their startups in agri-tech and waste management.
The Bihar Idea Festival is a pioneering initiative backed by the Bihar Startup Policy, which aims to promote grassroots entrepreneurship and encourage students to turn their innovative ideas into reality. The event brought together Jeevika Didis, a group of local mentors, and student innovators to share knowledge, expertise, and resources.
The festival, held at GEC Buxar, saw a plethora of startup ideas being showcased, with a focus on agriculture, healthcare, education, and waste management. The event provided a platform for students to present their innovative solutions, receive feedback from industry experts, and connect with potential investors.
Among the standout startups was ‘CropCult’, an agri-tech startup founded by students of GEC Buxar. The startup aims to revolutionize farming practices by providing personalized crop advisory services to farmers using AI-powered technology. The team of students received ₹10 lakhs as seed funding to take their innovative solution to the next level.
Another startup that stole the show was ‘Waste Warriors’, a waste management startup founded by students of a local college. The startup aims to reduce waste disposal costs by developing innovative solutions for waste segregation and recycling. The team received ₹10 lakhs as seed funding to further develop their technology and scale up their operations.
The Bihar Idea Festival 2025 was a testament to the potential of student entrepreneurship in the state. The event demonstrated that with the right support and resources, students can turn their innovative ideas into successful startups that can create jobs and drive economic growth.
Speaking about the festival, the Principal of GEC Buxar said, “We are thrilled to host the Bihar Idea Festival 2025, which is a unique initiative to promote student entrepreneurship in the state. We believe that our students have the potential to create innovative solutions that can address the challenges faced by the society. With the support of Jeevika Didis and local mentors, we are confident that our students will go on to create successful startups that will make a positive impact on the society.”
The Bihar Idea Festival 2025 is part of a larger initiative to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the state. The Bihar Startup Policy aims to create a robust ecosystem that supports startups, provides funding, and offers resources to help them grow and succeed.
The festival received support from various organizations, including Jeevika Didis, a group of local mentors who provided guidance and mentorship to the student startups. The event also saw participation from industry experts, who shared their experiences and insights with the student innovators.
In conclusion, the Bihar Idea Festival 2025 was a significant step towards promoting student entrepreneurship in the state. The event showcased the innovative ideas of students and awarded seed funding to two promising startups. With the support of the Bihar Startup Policy and organizations like Jeevika Didis, the future of entrepreneurship in Bihar looks bright and promising.
