Kalamassery Karshikotsavam 2025: Bridging Agriculture, Industry, and Innovation

The bustling town of Kalamassery is once again in the spotlight as it hosts the third edition of the Kalamassery Agricultural Festival (Karshikotsavam), being held from August 26 to September 2, 2025, at Chakkolas Ground, Ernakulam. More than just a celebration, this festival is an inspiring convergence of agriculture, industry, innovation, culture, and community spirit—a platform where tradition meets progress and grassroots enterprise connects with modern development. Krishikkoppam Kalamassery: Reviving Agriculture, Empowering Farmers At a time when Kerala heavily relies on imported farm produce of uncertain quality, Kalamassery is rewriting…

SME-StartX: Catalysing Transformational Growth for Startup Innovators in Manufacturing

The Future Factory Forum, held on June 27 at Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, marked a significant milestone in India’s SME manufacturing digitisation journey. Drawing over 150 SMEs from manufacturing and allied sectors, the forum offered a powerful platform for learning, collaboration, and future-readiness. However, what stood out as a game-changer this year was the SME-StartX initiative—a parallel event designed to connect innovative tech startups with their ideal SME clientele through focused, curated, one-to-one business meetings. A Breakthrough for Startups – One Day, One Platform, Real Connections For most tech startups, the…

From Machines to Intelligence: A Call for Digital Awakening in Indian SMEs

At The Future Factory Forum held on 27th June at Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, Zubin Jagtiani, Co-Founder and CEO of Think7, delivered one of the most transformative sessions of the day. His talk, titled “From Machines to Intelligence: Unlocking SME Growth with Industrial IoT,” was more than a presentation. It was a reality check and a wake-up call for SMEs navigating today’s competitive manufacturing landscape. With over 25 years of experience, Zubin brought a rare combination of entrepreneurial empathy and technological foresight. A former SME owner himself, he understands the ground…

SME-StartX – Chennai Edition: Powering India’s Manufacturing with Startup Innovation

After the resounding success of SME-StartX Bengaluru, held as part of The Future Factory Forum 2025, (view Event coverage) the momentum is now headed south to the industrial heartland of Tamil Nadu — Chennai. Scheduled for 21st August 2025, this next edition promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more impactful. Powered by Small Enterprise India, and supported by NASSCOM CoE – IoT & AI and Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), The Future Factory Forum – Chennai is all set to become a transformative hub where innovative startups…

The Future Factory Forum 2025 Arrives in Chennai – Empowering Indian SME Manufacturing for a Digital Tomorrow

After an overwhelming response from the manufacturing community in Bengaluru, where over 150 SME manufacturing leaders gathered under one roof, The Future Factory Forum 2025 is now heading to Chennai, India’s automobile manufacturing capital. Scheduled for 21 August 2025, this landmark event is not just another industry meet — it is a mission-driven movement to drive digital transformation, Industry 4.0 adoption, and smart automation across India’s SME manufacturing ecosystem. From Buzz to Breakthrough: The Bengaluru Momentum The first edition of The Future Factory Forum, held in Bengaluru on 27 June…

NASSCOM CoE Leads the Way: Helping SMEs Embrace Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation

At The Future Factory Forum held on 27th June at Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, one of the most enlightening and action-oriented sessions came from Vasuki Kashyap, who leads the SME Initiatives at nasscom SME Connect. His powerful session titled “Industry 4.0 Readiness for SMEs – Transforming Challenges to Opportunities through Digital Adoption” resonated deeply with the audience of over 150 manufacturing SMEs. Watch Video Vasuki opened his talk with an overview of the NASSCOM SME initiatives, a flagship program supported by MeitY Startup Hub and K-tech, with Centres of Excellence located…

A Flagship Event That Inspires Transformation – The Future Factory Forum 2025 Kicks Off on a High Note

Marking a new era for India’s SME manufacturing sector, The Future Factory Forum 2025 was launched on 27 June’25, as a much-anticipated flagship event aimed at driving digital transformation, Industry 4.0 adoption, AI/ML and automation in small and medium manufacturing units. The event couldn’t have come at a more symbolic time — it coincided with International MSME Day, underscoring its commitment to empowering Indian MSMEs to leap into the future. Held at Taj Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, the inaugural edition brought together SME manufacturers, innovators, policymakers, and technology enablers on a single…

Kerala: A Model State for Ease of Doing Business and a New Era of MSME Growth with Mission 1000

Kerala, often celebrated for its natural beauty and cultural richness as God’s Own Country, is emerging as one of India’s most promising destinations for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). With its progressive governance, robust infrastructure, and pro-business policies, Kerala is steadily transforming its economic landscape — setting a remarkable example for the rest of the country in terms of ease of doing business. At the heart of this transformation is the state government’s ambitious flagship initiative — Mission 1000 — a campaign launched to propel the growth of Kerala’s…

Kaamhai Unveils Revolutionary Workforce Hiring Platform at NRAI Bangalore, Sets New Benchmark for the Hospitality Sector

Kaamhai, a next-generation workforce hiring and management platform, made a significant mark at the recently held NRAI- National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) Bangalore Chapter event. As industry leaders gathered to address key operational challenges on (date and Venue), Kaamhai emerged as a transformative solution designed to streamline how hospitality businesses hire, manage, and retain skilled workers. Addressing a Critical Industry Pain Point India’s unorganised sector contributes 50% of the GDP and employs 80% of the workforce, yet there is no structured process or system for hiring and managing unorganised…

Grand Finale of SBI College Youth Ideathon 2025 Showcases India’s Brightest Young Innovators

Top 10 College Startups Announced; Vivek Wadhwa Delivers Inspiring Closing Keynote The Grand Finale of SBI College Youth Ideathon (CYI) 2025), India’s best entrepreneurship launchpad for college students, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, which has emerged as the academic capital of Indian entrepreneurship. The event brought together the country’s most promising student entrepreneurs in an inspiring celebration of innovation, ambition, and transformative ideas. Jointly organised by IIT Delhi, MEPSC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship), and ThinkStartup Foundation, with State Bank of India (SBI)…

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