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What happened
On November 5, 2025, District Collector G. Lakshmisha conducted a visit to the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) in Vijayawada to review its current incubation and innovation initiatives. During the visit, the RTIH team presented their recent programs, including the Future Founders pre-incubation initiative and the Leader’s Lens series, which facilitates weekly interactions with leaders and innovators. The Collector was informed about upcoming programs such as Spark and the Rise-Up MSME Programme, both designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs and local businesses. He emphasized the importance of supporting grassroots innovations and suggested conducting outreach programs to discover and nurture talent within academic and institutional settings. The Collector praised RTIH's collaborative efforts and encouraged alignment with the Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of ‘One Family, One Entrepreneur’ to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in the region.
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Key insights
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Focus on Grassroots Innovation: The Collector emphasized the need for grassroots innovation support.
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New Programs Launched: RTIH introduced Future Founders and Leader’s Lens initiatives.
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Alignment with State Vision: Efforts are aligned with the Chief Minister's entrepreneurial vision.
Takeaways
The visit by District Collector G. Lakshmisha highlights the importance of supporting local entrepreneurship through innovative programs and outreach, reinforcing the government's commitment to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.