Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- Odisha Industries and Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Friday called for stronger industry-startup partnerships, stressing that startups must move beyond incubation to commercialisation by developing solutions to real business and industrial challenges.
Addressing O Leads 2026 - Odisha: The Global Growth Hub, a two-day conclave organised by ASSOCHAM in Bhubaneswar on Friday , Swain urged industries to engage startups through pilot projects, mentorship, testing facilities and market access to help translate innovative ideas into commercially viable products and services.
He emphasised the need for closer collaboration among industry, academia, startups and the government to c...