SRINAGAR, July 25 -- Two startups from Jammu and Kashmir secured funding support and investment commitments at the conclusion of the two-day ASCEND J&K 2026 startup summit at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here on Friday.

Organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) under the Industries and Commerce Department, the summit brought together startups, investors, incubators, mentors and industry experts to promote entrepreneurship in the Union Territory.

According to an official statement, 20 startups from J&K pitched their ventures before 14 investors and investment networks, with seven shortlisted for further evaluation and due diligence for potential investment and strategi...