Gandhinagar, March 7 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel this week inaugurated a new Research Park and launched the fifth edition of the herSTART entrepreneurship programme at Gujarat University as part of efforts to bolster innovation and women-led startups.

The event also saw the university's Convention Centre being named 'Vidyagauri Nilkanth Sabhapuram' in honour of Vidyagauri Nilkanth, recognised as the first female graduate from the state.

Organised by the Gujarat University Startup & Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC), herSTART aims to support women entrepreneurs through incubation, mentorship and market access, with the latest edition focusing on expanding opportunities in emerging sectors including technology and deep-tech i...