Taking important steps to promote innovation, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship in the state, Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Himachal Pradesh-based startup ECO Thrive Innovations LLP under its Sustainability and Green Energy Initiative.
The MoU was signed under the leadership of Prof Mahavir Singh, Vice-Chancellor, HPU. The signing ceremony was attended by Gyan Sagar Negi, Registrar, HPU; Prof Hari Mohan, Dean, College Development Council (CDC); and Dr Ramesh Thakur from the Department of Chemistry, among other faculty members and officials.
Prof Singh said, “ECO Thrive Innovations LLP has developed sustainable products from pine needle biomass under the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Startup Scheme. The founders of the venture are alumni of HPU and acquired entrepreneurial skills through the Biotechnology Incubation Centre of the university. The startup further strengthened its technology through research and development support from C-CAMP, Bengaluru, and successfully commercialized its products under the RKVY-RAFTAAR programme with support from Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur.”
“The partnership aims to facilitate collaborative research, skill development, innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship while promoting eco-friendly solutions for environmental conservation and the enhancement of rural livelihoods,” he said.
Expressing pride in the achievements of HPU alumni who have successfully ventured into entrepreneurship, the VC said it was a matter of great satisfaction that students of the university were not only excelling academically but were also emerging as job creators.
