GU and AIC-GUSEC Mark World Environment Day with Startup-Investor Meet to Green Innovation and Investment

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Jun 05, In celebration of World Environment Day, Gujarat University (GU), in collaboration with the Atal Incubation Centre, Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (AIC-GUSEC), successfully hosted a special edition of the Startup-Investor Pitchers day.
GU Sources said today, The event aimed to foster strategic partnerships between environment-focused startups and leading venture capital firms, angel investors, and institutional backers.
the event spotlighted sustainable, climate-conscious, and impact-driven solutions developed by emerging startups. The gathering brought together 8 high-potential startups and over 30 investors from across industries to facilitate exchange, explore funding opportunities, and build synergies around clean technology, renewable energy, circular economy, and eco-innovation.
This initiative reflected Gujarat University’s continued commitment to sustainable entrepreneurship, aligning with national and global goals for green growth and sustainable development. By creating this platform, AIC-GUSEC enabled early-stage ventures to present their innovations that not only promise commercial viability but also deliver measurable environmental impact.
The event served as a powerful reminder that collaboration between innovation and investment is essential to addressing climate challenges and shaping a sustainable future.
The day concluded with productive networking sessions and one-on-one interactions between startups and investors, opening new avenues for mentorship, funding, and potential joint ventures.
Dr. Neerja Gupta, Vice Chancellor, Gujarat University, remarked: “Through initiatives like this, we aim to bridge the gap between innovative ideas and meaningful investments, while catalyzing the entrepreneurial spirit of our students, researchers, and startups.”
Srinivasa Rao, Group CEO, GUSEC and AIC-GUSEC, added: “The Startup-Investor Meet is a reflection of our continued commitment to empowering early-stage ventures by connecting them with the right ecosystem, enabling them to grow and scale their impact sustainably.”