Minister Nitish Mishra to Inaugurate TiE Patna Chapter at CIMP Auditorium

Patna: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) is set to establish a chapter in Patna, the first of its kind in Bihar, at Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP), auditorium on Monday. The event will be inaugurated by Minister, Department of Industries, Nitish Mishra.

TiE was founded in Silicon Valley in 1992 by a group of visionary entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and professionals from the Indus region. Since its inception, TiE has been dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs across all industries and stages of their journey, becoming a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation worldwide.

The launch of the TiE Patna Chapter will feature prominent stalwarts from various industries, such as TiE Global’s Executive Director, Vijay Menon; TiE Global’s board of Trustees Kiran Deshpande; TiE SoCal Angels Fund board Member & Co-Founder of Startup Steroid Anshuman Sinha; TiE Global Angels, Chair, Mahavir Pratap Sharma; Kamal Agarwala, President, TiE Kolkata, Founder of Startup Legal Ravi Bhardwaj. Furthermore, around 30 founding charter members of the TiE Patna Chapter including MD of Ruban group of Hospitals, Dr. Satyajit Kr. Singh; Chief Post Master General, Amit Kumar, CIMP Director Prof. Dr. Rana Singh.

The event will include keynote speeches, networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, startup pitching sessions, and an outline of TiE Patna’s vision and future events.

CIMP- Business Incubation & Innovation Foundation (CIMP-BIIF) has played a pivotal role in bringing TiE to Bihar, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state.

The impact of TiE extends far beyond its inception. Many startup founders attribute their success to the guidance and support they received from TiE. Notable entrepreneurs who started their journey with TiE now give back to the community as charter members, embodying the organization’s ethos of paying it forward.

Patna, the capital of Bihar, is renowned for its rich historical legacy, esteemed educational institutions, and dynamic cultural heritage. With its innovative startups and industrial growth, Bihar is now on the brink of a new era of development. The emerging entrepreneurial spirit and untapped potential in Patna position it to become a significant hub for innovation and business in the region.

“By connecting local talent with experienced global mentors and investors, TiE Patna Chapter aims to drive economic development, create growth opportunities and inspire a new generation of business leaders in the region. This chapter will foster a supportive community that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, positioning Patna as a vibrant hub for startups and innovation,” said Vibhash Kumar, Convener of TiE Patna Chapter.

“I am extremely excited about the launch of TiE Patna. It will act as a bridge, connecting the local startup ecosystem with the best practices, resources, and networks from around the world. This global connection will fuel a more dynamic and competitive startup environment in Bihar,” said Ravi Bhardwaj.

“TiE Patna is going to be a catalyst of growth and funding for Startup Founders and Entrepreneurs of Bihar, Jharkhand and Nepal,” said Anshuman Sinha.