Srinagar, September 20: Startup Kashmir organized a Market Access Event at Alson Motors, offering a stage for some of the Valley’s most promising product-based startups to present their innovations and build meaningful industry connections.
Startups from across sectors, including food and consumer goods, showcased their products before an expert panel and received constructive feedback, encouragement, and insights on scaling their businesses.
The panel featured Dawood Shah, Managing Director of Alson Motors; Ejaz Ayoub, Economist and Investor; Sameer Gojawari, Branch Head J&K Bank; Khair ul Nisa Shah, Director Alson Motors and Startup Kashmir; and Shahid Ansari, Founder & CEO of Startup Kashmir.
Each commended the creativity, resilience, and vision of the participating entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of platforms that nurture local talent.Speaking at the event, Shahid Ansari highlighted the mission of Startup Kashmir: “Our goal is to ensure that local entrepreneurs not only secure initial investment but also gain access to national and international markets for their products.”
As part of this initiative, selected startups will receive early-stage funding, market connect, support and opportunities to showcase and sell their products beyond Kashmir.
The event served as another step toward strengthening Kashmir’s growing startup culture and reaffirmed the power of collaboration in opening new pathways for local businesses to expand and thrive.
