The Department of RISE is pleased to share that Prof. (Dr.) Amresh Kumar, CEO, ACIC RISE Association, along with Mr. Sheetal, Young Professional and Dr. Gurwinder Singh, Young Professional, actively participated in the National Workshop-cum-Seminar on MSME Development, organized by MSME–DFO, Ludhiana, on 03 September 2026 at Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17E, Chandigarh. Adding to the significance of the event, Startups incubated at ACIC RISE Association also participated in the workshop, representing the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem nurtured by RISE. The workshop brought together government officials, industry experts, MSME entrepreneurs, Startups, and other stakeholders to facilitate meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange on key areas of MSME development, including innovation, product and process development, technological advancement, EXIM policy, public procurement, e-commerce adoption, design and packaging, market access, vendor registration with CPSUs, and GeM opportunities. The event provided valuable insights into government schemes, support services, business opportunities, and emerging avenues for strengthening the MSME ecosystem.