PRIME Meghalaya joined hands with fellow North-Eastern states at the ‘Building Innovation & Startup Ecosystem’ workshop in Agartala held on the 29th February and 1st March 2024. Day 1 emphasized collaboration over competition, with a focus on IT innovation in entrepreneurship. Aditya Sen, Program Head at PRIME, presented Meghalaya’s entrepreneurship landscape and highlighted the region’s vast potential. Raymond Lyngdoh, founder of Rynsan Creations, shared his entrepreneurial journey. Breakout sessions fostered inter-state partnerships, with visits to Mutha Industries and NIT Agartala providing glimpses into local innovations of Tripura. Day 2 saw states crafting innovation canvases, urged by Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director of Atal Innovation Mission, to collectively tackle common challenges. The workshop sparked a journey towards a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northeast India. Together, we can work together for innovation-driven growth.