ACIC RISE Association, CGC Landran successfully hosted the Regional AIM SUMVAAD – North Edition on 5th May 2026 in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. The conclave brought together policymakers, incubator leaders, academicians, industry experts, investors, and startup ecosystem enablers from across North India to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship. A major highlight was the Joint Chapter Northern Region “Incubation Consortium” Launch of Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, inaugurated by Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chairman CGC Landran, along with eminent dignitaries from government, academia, and industry. Addressing the gathering, Satnam Singh Sandhu emphasized the importance of collaborative innovation platforms for empowering startups, youth, and industry. Another key attraction was the launch of PI-RAHI (PU-IIT Ropar Regional Accelerator for Holistic Innovations Foundation Northern S&T Cluster), envisioned to build a connected Northern Incubation Network between Punjab and J&K. The successful organization of AIM SUMVAAD North Edition marked another milestone in strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem through collaboration, leadership, and regional partnerships.