A day-long Purvanchal Startup Samvad-2026 concluded at PRSU on Wednesday
Prayagraj: A day-long Purvanchal Startup Samvad-2026 concluded at Prof Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University (PRSU) on Wednesday, bringing together 17 vice-chancellors of universities from the Purvanchal region, startup founders, investors, students and technology experts to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship and creating an ecosystem for startups. She also inaugurated new academic facilities at PRSU and visited a startup exhibition showcasing more than 50 innovative models developed by students from the region. The conclave was jointly organised by PRSU and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel . PRSU vice-chancellor Prof Akhilesh Kumar Singh stressing the need to link university education with employability, innovation and entrepreneurship. Special Officer (ACS level) to the Governor Dr Sudhir M Bobde outlined Raj Bhavan’s vision for building an innovation ecosystem in state universities.