IGKV R-ABI

A group of 20 students from Kalinga University, Raipur, visited IGKV R-ABI, gaining valuable exposure to the startup ecosystem in agriculture and allied sectors.

The session was led by Mr. Ashish Verma, who provided an overview of IGKV R-ABI and highlighted its role in supporting agri-based startups. He also shared inspiring success stories to motivate students toward innovation and entrepreneurship.

The visit included an interactive session and a guided tour of the incubation center, where Team IGKV R-ABI engaged with students, encouraging them to explore innovative ideas and take the first step toward their startup journey. The interaction emphasized that incubation centers like IGKV R-ABI are always committed to supporting young minds in transforming ideas into impactful ventures.

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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗜𝗚𝗞𝗩 𝗥-𝗔𝗕𝗜 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗕𝗜 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴

On 24th March 2026, Prof. Hulas Pathak, Head & PI-CEO, IGKV R-ABI, was invited as a speaker at the Townhall Event on “Credit Financing Challenges of MSME Startups in Chhattisgarh” organized by the Reserve Bank of India. He shared key insights on the credit challenges faced by startups, emphasizing the need for stronger financial linkages and improved access to institutional credit.

The townhall witnessed participation from incubation centres of universities, incubators from State and Central Government, officials from RBI, MSME-DFO along with heads of banks and other key stakeholders. The sessions focused on understanding the MSME startup landscape and addressing challenges related to credit access, with incubators and startups sharing their on-ground experiences.

IGKV R-ABI also participated in the panel discussion, contributing to deliberations on bridging financing gaps and strengthening startup credit readiness.