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Himachal to Host Startup Awards
1 Jan
Summary
- Himachal Pradesh will host the Him MSME Fest starting January 3, 2026.
- The festival aims to promote entrepreneurship and industrial growth.
- An award ceremony will recognize innovative startups and entrepreneurs.
The 'Him MSME Fest 2026' is scheduled to begin on January 3 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, with the primary objective of stimulating entrepreneurship and industrial expansion within the state. The festival's inaugural day will feature a significant 'Startup Awards' and felicitation ceremony, to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
This event will honor emerging and established startups that have excelled through innovation and performance, particularly those who successfully built sustainable businesses from innovative ideas with limited resources. The initiative is designed to encourage youth to embrace risk-taking and pursue self-reliance.
Following the awards, a cultural evening will showcase traditional folk music and dance from Himachal Pradesh, emphasizing the state's development is intertwined with its rich cultural heritage. By uniting entrepreneurs, investors, and the public, the festival seeks to bolster Himachal Pradesh's identity and chart a course for future economic growth.
