normalnormalnormalUnderscoring the unimpeded salience of the Information Techology to continuously upgrade the lives of all citizens across the globe, the Haryana Governor Professor Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Friday stated that the thriving Start Up ecosystem has been crucial in overall upward rise of the North India as a whole. “Haryana, Punjab, Himchal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir has benifitted immensely from the enabling IT ecosystem prevailing in the region.“The entrepreneurial landscape across Haryana stands testament today to the vibrancy of the state’s progressive policies, robust digital infratsructure and attractive gowth potential, the Haryana Governor said underlining the rise of Gurugram as the centre of global investment and innovation.“Panchkula is poised for the next wave of startup innviaction, the Governor said further here while delivering his keynote address here at the TIECON Chandigarh 2026.Complementing the TiECON Chandigarh organisers for their sustained contribution in providing an enabling environment for IT incubation, mentoring, funding and execution, the Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh said that TiECON’s flagship programmes have contributed immensely towards start up revolution beiades generating employment opportunities.Highlighting that India has significantly improved its ranking in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Global Innovation Index (GII), rising from 81st in 2015 to 38th in 2025, the Governor said that This advancement places India among the top 40 most innovative nations globally, reflectingfocused policy efforts on research, technology, and entrepreneurship as per the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.Earlier, the Governor lighted the ceremonial lamp to declare the 2-day TiECON Chandigarh 2026 open.A landmark event which brings the best minds in innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, & investment at one platform, TiECON Chandigarh 2026 offers a promising line-up of thought leaders, speakers, high-impact networking, and deep-dive discussions on AI-driven business growth.Hosted annually in the City Beautiful, TiE Chandigarh has rightfully garnered its place in the calendar as the region’s largest entrepreneurial conclave and the most awaited IT event of the year where established investors, budding entrepreneurs and those related with the IT and allied sectors alike converge. The event held last year had also witnessed enthusiastic participation from the leaders of the IT industry from across the country.Earlier in his welcome address, President TiE Chandigarh Chapter Puneet Verma expressed gratitude towards the Hon’ble Governor of Haryana Ashim Kumar Ghosh for being so gracious in accepting the invite. “It is a great occasion to have the Hon’ble Governor of Haryana amongst us today here to guide us forward in our journey to fully leverage the exciting young IT potential which exists in Haryana,” Puneet Verma said.“TiE stands for values of trust, integrity and expertise, and we as a thriving organisation of the largest global community of entrepreneurs, we are excited to work in close collaboration with the Government of Haryana. We would make everything possible to ensure the benefits of IT reach everyone, Verma assured the Hon’ble Governor on behalf of the TiE Chandigarh community.In his address, Past Chair TiE Global BoT and founder and CEO Volksy Tenchonolgies Murali Bukkapatnam said that TiE Chandigarh 2026 celebrates homegrown ideas that are built to scale globally. By fostering meaningful dialogue, cross-border collaborations, and actionable insights, TiECON Chandigarh aims to equip established and budding investors with the perspective, partnerships, and momentum needed to transform local innovation into global success.Earlier in the day, following a tough competition, cheques worth Rs. 15 lakhs were handed over to winners of promising investor ideas in the Saksham Award Category.The winner Winner Glovatrix got Rs. 5 Lacs, with Dextroware Devices, and SignSetu 2 Lacs winning Rs. 2 Lacs each. Besides, one lakh each was handed over to 6 other shortlisted entries.The concluding day of the TIECON Chandigarh 2026 on April 11 would see the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann address the gathering with his vision of making Punjab the storehouse of IT revolution.normalnormalThe post Haryana Governor lauds role of TiECON Chandigarh in region’s entrepreneurial landscape appeared first on Chandigarh City News.