TiE Cross Border Relationships
TiE Chandigarh in collaboration with Embassy of Israel, organized a 3 month long Business Plan Competition for startups in the field of Agriculture, Sustainability, Water, Air & Energy.
Executive Summary
Highlights of the Program
Stage 01
Bootcamp
The bootcamp for “Israel-TiE Chandigarh business plan competition” has been one of its kind event showcasing powerful discussions, resourceful talks and nationwide participation.
It was a pleasure hosting the team from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel – Doron Gidony, Innovation Attache, and Shani Rapaport Etsiony, Head of Public Diplomacy – for flying in to meet the startups. A big thanks to our speakers Sukhmeet Singh, Founder, A2P Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Gurkirat Singh, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Culture for providing useful insights into the current situation of agriculture and sustainability.
Stage 02
Mentorship
The TOP 8 Finalists went through a 3 day long mentorship program by Ms. Nava Swersky Sofar, board member, CEO and consultant on innovation, entrepreneurship, venture capital and technology transfer, Govt. of Israel.
Stage 03
Round Table Conference
It was a privilege having among us Mr. Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel to India at TiE Chandigarh for a round table discussion with esteemed business leaders and dignitaries of the city.
Stage 04
Final Pitch Competition
Six finalists pitched their ideas and business models to the esteemed jury including Mr. Maayan Mulla, CEO, Waltergen India; Mr. Ratnesh Kumar Jha, CEO, Burlington English; Ms. Vered Mivtzari; Mr. Sukhmeet Singh, Founder & CEO, A2P Energy and Mr. Harkirat Singh.
Mr. Dr Priyangshu Sarma (PhD), Founder, Woodberry Mushrooms emerged as the winner.
