Bhubaneswar : TiE Bhubaneswar today organised TiEcon 2025, a national-level entrepreneurship summit with global recognition, in the capital city of Odisha. The two-day event marks a significant milestone in Odisha’s journey towards becoming a thriving hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.

The summit is witnessing participation from entrepreneurs and thought leaders from across India and countries such as Sri Lanka, Singapore, UAE (Dubai), and the USA. Designed to spotlight Odisha as a compelling destination for business and innovation, TiEcon 2025 is being organized in collaboration with the Government of Odisha.

The inaugural day also saw the launch of four key initiatives aimed at strengthening Odisha’s entrepreneurship ecosystem: Voice of Entrepreneurship – A grassroots initiative to connect with entrepreneurs across Odisha, gather insights on their challenges, and submit actionable feedback to relevant authorities. Second, Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs of Odisha – A campaign to identify and celebrate leading women entrepreneurs, creating role models for aspiring women across the state. Third, Entrepreneurship in School Curriculum – An initiative to integrate entrepreneurship as a subject in school curricula to nurture entrepreneurial mindsets from a young age and TiE Presence in Every Block – Expanding TiE Bhubaneswar’s reach to every block of Odisha to ensure no aspiring entrepreneur is left behind.

Minister of Handloom & Textile, Govt of Odisha, Shri Pradeep Bal Samanta highlighted Odisha’s 574 km coastline as a major opportunity for the blue economy, urging entrepreneurs and investors to focus on innovations that lead to growth, especially in emerging sectors. He assured that the Government of Odisha remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs through initiatives in skill development and startup promotion.

Principal Secretary of Industry, Mr Hemant Sharma stressed Odisha’s focus on raw material-led growth, demand-driven growth, and technology-driven growth, proposing the identification of two entrepreneurs from each district with support from TiE Bhubaneswar.

Principal Secretary of Energy and IT, Mr Vishal Dev emphasized Odisha’s fiscal prudence and its achievements in industrial growth, disaster management, and healthcare, noting significant success in reducing child and maternal mortality rates.

TiE Bhubaneswar President Ayaskanta Mohanty said, “Entrepreneurs are change makers and nation builders. This is a celebration of entrepreneurship. We want TiE members in every block of the state and plan to include entrepreneurship in the school curriculum to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem across Odisha.”

TiE Global President Murali Bukkapatnam urged entrepreneurs to “boldly build, lead fearlessly, and make Bhubaneswar a place the world counts on. Don’t just follow—build bravely. The world is waiting for you.”

TiE Bhubaneswar Vice President Satyabrata Ratho proposed the vote of thanks.

Day One Session Topics including Scaling for Global Impact: Structuring the Blue Economy, Manufacturing and Mining; Connecting Odisha to the World Beyond Borders: TiE Bhubaneswar & Sri Lanka Celebration of TiE Spirit; Startup Showcase & Success Story Presentations;  Women in Women Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurs for Tomorrow

Over 500 delegates, including more than 100 international participants, are attending this landmark event, making it a true celebration of entrepreneurship in Odisha.

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This annual three-day conference, themed “AiVerse”, will focus on the vast potential and disruptive power of Artificial Intelligence in shaping the future of enterprises and society and has brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and academia. A high-level Indian delegation comprising leaders in deep-tech, climate innovation, healthcare, AI, and digital transformation showcased the country’s expanding role as a global innovation partner. The delegation reflected India’s entrepreneurial spirit rooted in resilience, inclusion, and purpose-driven development. The three-day mega event started on April 30.

In his message on first day, Hon’ble Minister said, “India today stands at a powerful inflection point where innovation, enterprise, and skills are converging to shape a new global narrative. Across every corner of our nation, entrepreneurs are solving real problems, building sustainable ventures, and creating scalable impact.”

India’s participation at TiEcon 2025 marks a significant step in strengthening its positioning as a global talent hub and innovation partner in the AI era. With strategic initiatives underway, India continues to bridge global skill gaps and contribute meaningfully to the evolving AIVerse.

Addressing at the TieCon 2025 Convention at Silicon Valley, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International, said, “AI is transforming the world in ways we never imagined which necessitates proactive measures to navigate the challenges and harness the opportunities it brings. Skilling our youth and professionals is one of the most critical steps we must focus on today to prepare for the future. NSDC has been making significant efforts to skill and upskill the workforce through various targeted initiatives. We are empowering young people with the capabilities to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and future leaders in emerging fields. Our focus is on leveraging the power of human capital and technology to build a better tomorrow.”

He also highlighted how India’s skilling ecosystem is evolving and democratising access to future skill training. Cutting-edge platforms like Skill India Digital Hub allows learners from across the country to learn from anywhere, anytime. He underscored NSDC International’s critical role in transforming India into a global supplier of skilled manpower.

The corporation has also set up a dedicated exhibition stall at the conference, which drew enthusiastic engagement from global participants.

The stall showcased India’s innovative skilling models and AI-integrated learning platforms. Delegates from across sectors explored potential collaborations in talent development, workforce mobility, and AI-centric skilling programmes.

On the second day if TieCon 2025, Satya Nadella CEO of Microsoft and Mr. Tiwari had a brief interaction about India’s skill ecosystem and about of NSDC’s initiatives and how the organisation is equipping Indian youth with job-ready and future-ready skills. The interaction took place at the NSDC stall set up at the exhibition zone.

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