STPI OctaNE CoE

Internetworked North East CoEs to support technology led innovation by STPI

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🌟22 startups were onboarded with STPI CoEs in September 2026, significantly bolstering India’s tech startup ecosystem and fueling innovation and economic growth 🇮🇳.

#STPI #CoE #STPIStartups #STPIStartupEcosystem

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🌸🦚 Happy Janmashtami! 🦚🌸

#STPIINDIA extends warm greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami. May Lord Krishna’s divine blessings bring happiness, peace, prosperity and positivity to all.

#Janmashtami

[STPI GUWAHATI @stpiguwahati]

𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑻𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 & #��𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏��.

#STPIINDIA - Software Technology Parks of India, Guwahati is delighted to take #first_step towards establishing #CoE for #Space_and_Satellite applications. In this connection Dr. Soumya Prakash Otta, Jurisdictional Director STPI Guwahati extended hearty welcome to Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General of SIA-India for a fruitful discussion to proceed with the conceptualized plan.

We also extended a warm welcome to Assam Govt official representative Shri PLN Raju, Special Secretary, Science and Technology Department & Director, Assam State Space Application Centre, Govt of Assam to discuss the envisaged active support from Assam Govt towards the proposed first CoE on Space & Satellite Application in #NorthEast India.

#STPIINDIA Guwahati is also happy to welcome Dr. Nayanjyoti Goswami, PhD, Managing Director, Assam Startup (AISF) to discus the grassroot level preparation and implementation plan for creating effective #startup ecosystem in this sector.

The discussion was encouraging for desired outcome and optimistic about its timely implementation. We are confident that innovative budding #entrepreneurs & #startups are going to get desired launching pad for ventures in #Space and #Satellite applications of #Global_Standard, thereby making effective contribution towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

@GoI_MeitY @arvindtw @stpiindia @startup_assam @guptaa_sanjay @SoumyaOtta

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#STPIINDIA 𝒂𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝑻𝑬𝑪𝑯𝑵𝑰𝑪𝑯𝑬 2026 𝒂𝒕 𝑰𝑰𝑻 𝑮𝒖𝒘𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒊.

We are pleased to share that STPI - Software Technology Parks of India and Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati have collaborated for #TECHNICHE2026, annual event of technological extravaganza. As innovation partner, we take this opportunity to promote Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology initiated measures and develop a culture of innovation-led development of entrepreneurial ventures with cutting-edge yet diver technological domains .

Lighting of sacred lamp signifying the inauguration of #Techniche2026 was performed by Prof Devendra Jalihal with Dr. Soumya Prakash Otta, Jurisdictional Director STPI - Software Technology Parks of India, Guwahati, gracing the event as Guest of Honour. We express our humble gratitude to have been provided this platform and honour.

We are confident this collaboration gives wings to the innovative young minds in the hackathon and technology demonstrations competitions to apply #diverse_technology for solving & optimizing issues touching mankind.

In the address to the gathering, Dr. Soumya Prakash Otta highlighted on impactful usage of these demonstrated #technologies and results of the #hackathon are going to value add India's indigenous technological developments, aligned with the vision of Government of India for Viksit Bharat 2047.
@GoI_MeitY @IITGuwahati @arvindtw @stpiindia @guptaa_sanjay @SoumyaOtta

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𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 #𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 #𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 #𝑨𝒑�#𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 #𝑨𝒑�#𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒏 #𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂.

#STPIINDIA - Software Technology Parks of India, Guwahati is pleased to be invited by SIA-India to share our thoughts and experience for creating an #Ecosystem of #entrepreneurship in #space and #satellite applications domain in #NortEast India.

Dr. Soumya Prakash Otta, Jurisdictional Director, STPI Guwahati chaired a session on 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, #𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 #𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 . The panel shared their views and experience for making NorthEast India a new hub of #startup led #enterprenurship in this domain. Establishment of #Centre_of_Enterprenureship for this domain like OctaNE CoE STPI Guwahati emerged as a need of the hour.

With tremendous potential for applicability & #growth, we look forward to creating a new hub of entrepreneurship in this domain, contributing towards Govt of India vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

@GoI_MeitY @arvindtw @stpiindia @guptaa_sanjay @SoumyaOtta

[STPI GUWAHATI @stpiguwahati]

Empowering young minds and fostering tech-driven innovation! 🚀

As the Innovation Partner of IIT Guwahati’s annual techno-management fest, #Techniche 2026, #STPIINDIA Guwahati successfully organized a nationwide Hackathon aimed at solving real-world challenges through #technology .

Key Highlights:

* 300+ Teams registered from leading academic and #technical institutes across India.

* Top 25 Teams shortlisted after rigorous evaluation to present their working prototypes and pitch live at the IIT Guwahati campus.

* Promising innovations spanning #IoT , #robotics , #Agritech , #Healthcare , and deep-tech problem solving.

Witnessing the sheer ingenuity, technical depth, and entrepreneurial zeal of these young innovators reaffirms India's potential as a global tech powerhouse.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners for their exceptional ideas and dedication! STPI remains committed to nurturing grassroots innovation and driving India’s startup and tech ecosystem forward.

@GoI_MeitY @IITGuwahati
@arvindtw @guptaa_sanjay
@SoumyaOtta

#STPIINDIA #Techniche2026 #Hackathon #InnovationPartner #YoungInnovators #TechInnovation #DigitalIndia #StartupsIndia #SkillDevelopment

[STPI GUWAHATI @stpiguwahati]

🎉 Congratulations to the Innovators! 🎉

We are happy to announce that the results for the OctaNE CoE Open Challenge Program (OCP 9.0) have been declared! 🚀

📊 OCP 9.0 Highlights:
🔹 Total Participants: 524
🔹 Selected Startups: 116

Wishing all the selected #startups great success in your entrepreneurial journey ahead! STPI OctaNE CoE will support your growth and provide the necessary ecosystem to help you scale your innovative ideas. 💡✨

#STPIGuwahati #OctaNE #STPI #STPINEXT #OCP9 #StartupIndia #NorthEastStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

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🚀 Empowering Future Innovators!

Students from Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati are undergoing hands-on IoT training at the #STPIINDIA #OctaNE Centre of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati. Through immersive learning in our domain-specific IoT laboratory, the programme provides practical exposure to #emergingtechnologies, enabling students to bridge the gap between academics and industry.

By fostering #innovation, problem-solving, and real-world application development, STPI is committed to nurturing a future-ready workforce equipped with industry-relevant skills for the #digital economy.

#STPIINDIA #OctaNE #IoT #Innovation #SkillDevelopment #FutureReady #EmergingTechnologies #StartupEcosystem #DigitalIndia @GoI_MeitY @arvindtw @SoumyaOtta @stpiindia

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STPI Imphal, in association with AI & Emerging Technology Society Manipur, organised a exclusive session on “Unlocking Agentic AI” at STPI OctaNE CoE, Imphal.

Students and startups actively participated in the insightful discussion, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge AI concepts, practical applications and future opportunities in the emerging tech landscape.⚙️💡

#STPI #STPIINDIA #Imphal #Manipur #InnovationEcosystem #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #StudentEngagement #IndustrialVisit #Startups #FutureInnovators #SkillDevelopment #DigitalIndia #TechCommunity #InnovationDriven #IndiaTech

@GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @EduMinOfIndia @startupindia @ImphalStpi @STPI_OctaNE

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On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga #IDY2026, #STPIINDIA Guwahati Directorate, along with officials and staff from its sub-centres across the #NorthEast, participated in a #yoga session embracing the theme “Yoga for Healthy Aging.”

The session promoted wellness, mindfulness, flexibility and a healthier lifestyle, reinforcing the importance of yoga in daily life and workplace well-being.

#InternationalDayofYoga 🧘‍♂️ #YogaDay2026 #YogaForAll #HealthyAging #WellnessAtWork

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[STPI GUWAHATI @stpiguwahati]

An Online Outreach Program for Open Challenge Program (OCP) 9.0 was successfully conducted by #STPIINDIA Guwahati in collaboration with Assam Society of Bangalore on 4th May 2026.

The session aimed to connect with aspiring #startups, #innovators, and #entrepreneurs and share insights about the opportunities under #OctaNE CoEs.

Last Date for Apply in OCP 9.0: 11/05/2026

For Guwahati CoE - https://t.co/JX2mJPcdSY
For Imphal CoE - https://t.co/wvsHsiaS2R
For Shillong Coe - https://t.co/3DC8tgpZEJ
For Aizawl CoE - https://t.co/zcXPrWuVXK
For Gangtok CoE - https://t.co/kf6lvUIhFn
For Itanagar CoE - https://t.co/qZL7jnQmus
For Agartala Coe - https://t.co/w0ZWDLAHtc
For Kohima CoE - https://t.co/cBuPdXDNTt

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Excited to share that #STPIINDIA Guwahati successfully conducted an Outreach Program on 28th April 2026 at Girijananda Chowdhury University, Guwahati for the #OctaNE Open Challenge Program (OCP) 9.0
The session highlighted #innovation, #startup opportunities, and support for #emerging entrepreneurs under OCP 9.0. Great to see enthusiastic participation from students and aspiring innovators!

Last Date for Apply : 11/05/2026

For Guwahati CoE - https://t.co/JX2mJPcdSY
For Imphal CoE - https://t.co/wvsHsiaS2R
For Shillong Coe - https://t.co/3DC8tgpZEJ
For Aizawl CoE - https://t.co/zcXPrWuVXK
For Gangtok CoE - https://t.co/kf6lvUIhFn
For Itanagar CoE - https://t.co/qZL7jnQmus
For Agartala Coe - https://t.co/w0ZWDLAHtc
For Kohima CoE - https://t.co/cBuPdXDNTt

#STPI #OCP9 #StartupIndia #Innovation #Guwahati #Entrepreneurship
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[STPI GUWAHATI @stpiguwahati]

#STPIINDIA Guwahati successfully conducted an Online Outreach Program on 30th April in collaboration with Assam #Startups for the OctaNE Open Challenge Program (OCP 9.0). 🚀

An inspiring session bringing together #innovators and #entrepreneurs to explore new opportunities and drive innovation forward!

Last Date for Apply : 11/05/2026

For Guwahati CoE - https://t.co/JX2mJPcdSY
For Imphal CoE - https://t.co/wvsHsiaS2R
For Shillong Coe - https://t.co/3DC8tgpZEJ
For Aizawl CoE - https://t.co/zcXPrWuVXK
For Gangtok CoE - https://t.co/kf6lvUIhFn
For Itanagar CoE - https://t.co/qZL7jnQmus
For Agartala Coe - https://t.co/w0ZWDLAHtc
For Kohima CoE - https://t.co/cBuPdXDNTt

@GoI_MeitY @startup_assam @arvindtw @stpiindia @SoumyaOtta

#STPI #OCP9 #OctaNE #AssamStartups #Innovation #StartupIndia

[STPI GUWAHATI @stpiguwahati]

Dr. Jeevan B, IAS, Secretary, Department of Innovation, Incubation & Startups(DIIS) and Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of Assam visited #STPIINDIA Guwahati and reviewed the centre’s key infrastructural facilities.

During the visit, he witnessed the Centre of Entrepreneurship (#CoE), incubation facilities including Plug-and-Play (PnP) & Ready-to-Work (RaW) spaces and the #IoT in Agriculture Lab, highlighting the centre’s role in supporting #startups, #innovation, and technology-driven growth in the #NorthEast region.

@GoI_MeitY @startup_assam @arvindtw @narayanksg @guptaa_sanjay @SoumyaOtta @stpiindia @STPI_OctaNE

[STPI @stpiindia]

#STPIUPDATE: Here's a glimpse of STPI activities and events from the previous week (16th to 22nd March, 2026)
#STPIINDIA #Weeklyupdates

@GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @startupindia @MedTechCoE @brajeshpathakup @ET_Government @karnatakadem @stpinext @BRICSinfo @Startup_Punjab @STPI_OctaNE @ADTUniversity @vnrvjiethyd

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🎙️ Shri Arvind Kumar (@arvindtw), Director General, STPI, will join as Guest of Honour at the AI in Action India Summit 2026, hosted by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Centered around the theme “Scaling AI Across the Enterprise – Frameworks. Use Cases. Demos. Workshops.”, the summit will spotlight industry-specific AI applications across sectors, bringing together CXOs, innovators, policymakers, and technologists to accelerate the shift from AI pilots to enterprise-scale value

📍 Date: March 20th, 2026
📌 Venue: Radisson Hotel, Sector-49, Gurugram

#AIinActionIndia #AISummit2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #AIForEnterprise #Innovation #STPI #PHDCCI #TechLeadership #FutureOfAI #IndiaAI #EmergingTech

@GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @phdchamber

[STPI @stpiindia]

Anchored in a bold and forward-looking vision, the panel at the ET GovTech Summit & Awards 2026 emerged as a powerful confluence of leadership and ideas.

The session brought together eminent voices including Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, DG, NIC, CEO, IndiaAI Mission; Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO, UIDAI; Shri Arvind Kumar, DG STPI; Ms. D. Thara, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Shri Rahul Mithal, Chairman and Managing Director, RITES—each contributing unique perspectives on the evolving landscape of governance and technology.

Seamlessly steered by Shri Ranen Banerjee of PwC India, the discussion unfolded into an engaging exchange of insights, shaping a compelling narrative around innovation-led governance and digital transformation.

#ETGovTechSummit2026 #GovTech #DigitalGovernance #Innovation #AI #EmergingTech #PublicPolicy #Leadership #DigitalIndia #STPI #TechForGood #FutureOfGovernance

@GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @abhish18 @UIDAI @ET_Government

[STPI GUWAHATI @stpiguwahati]

#Campus_to_Corporate : #STPIINDIA GUWAHATI organized an industrial visit for the students of Dept. of Computer Science of Assam Down Town University, Guwahati.
Faculty and 98 students in two batches could get hand on and realistic experience of application of #cutting-edge #technologies of #IoT devices.
During the visit, Students were briefed about STPI services that could turn them from #employmentseeker to #employment_creater.

Young and innovative minded students also explored the STPI #OctaNE Center of Entrepreneurship (#CoE) Lab (IoT in Agriculture), NOC and PnP facilities.

@GoI_MeitY @arvindtw @startup_assam @stpiindia @STPI_OctaNE @guptaa_sanjay @SoumyaOtta @stpiindia @ADTUniversity

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#STPIUPDATE: Here's a glimpse of STPI activities and events from the previous week (9th to 15th March, 2026)

#STPIINDIA #Weeklyupdates

@GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @CDOT_India @STPI_OctaNE @NagalandNit @SRKR_EC @raisoniworld @ANITS_Official @srmu_lucknow

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In frame: Panel Discussion at STPI's OctaNE Growth Summit 2026 in Guwahati set the tone for meaningful dialogue around “Scaling Startups towards Homogeneity: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustained Growth.”

The engaging session brought together a distinguished panel of leaders from academia, industry and the startup ecosystem, including Shri Rakesh Dubey (@rakeshdubey), Director, STPI; Prof. Pradip K. Das, Dept. of CSE & Head – Centre for Drone Technology, IIT Guwahati (@IITGuwahati); Dr. Sudip Biswas (@eskysudip), Associate Professor (ECE) & Associate Dean (R&D), IIIT Guwahati (@IIITGhy); Shri Shailendra Singh, CEO, KAPL; Shri Sanjeev Sharma, CEO, WebX Technologies; and Shri Yanpvuo Kikon (@YanpvuoK), Founder, Kikonik Tech.

📸 Here are some glimpses from the insightful session.

#OctaNE #STPIStartups #StartupGrowth #StartupSuccess #Collaboration #Innovation #Mentorship #Funding #DigitalIndia #NorthEast #Investor #STPIINDIA #EventsinGuwahati #Guwahati #Assam

@GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @CMOfficeAssam @startupindia @STPI_OctaNE @IIMCIP @kalyan_2000 @guptaa_sanjay @birenghose @ankit_ideaForge @startup_assam @stpiguwahati @Webxindia @RShingrani