Two-day ASCEND J&K Startup Ecosystem Summit 2026, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on 23rd and 24th July 2026.

The Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Srinagar proudly participated in the two-day ASCEND J&K Startup Ecosystem Summit 2026, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on 23rd and 24th July 2026.




The institute's delegation was led by Dr. Irfat Ara, Deputy Director, RRIUM Srinagar, who actively attended the summit and encouraged faculty members and young researchers to explore the vast opportunities available in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, and research commercialization. The delegation comprised all faculty members and 25 Postgraduate Scholars, demonstrating the institute's strong commitment to promoting a culture of innovation and scientific excellence.
The summit brought together entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, investors, academicians, startup founders, and innovators from across the region, providing a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. Participants attended keynote lectures, technical sessions, panel discussions, startup exhibitions, mentoring sessions, and networking events focused on entrepreneurship, technology transfer, healthcare innovation, research commercialization, funding opportunities, and the development of a vibrant startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir


  • Event Date: 24-Jul-2026
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