Tripura is gearing up to give fresh momentum to innovation, digital empowerment and entrepreneurship, with three major initiatives scheduled to be launched in the capital on October 1.

Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha will inaugurate the ‘Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026’, launch the ‘Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana’ for the academic year 2025-26, and unveil ‘Digi-SAPNE 3.0’ at Women’s College, Agartala.

The programme, being organised by the Directorate of Information Technology, forms part of the state-wide Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which is being observed from September 17 to October 17.

The three initiatives are aimed at creating greater opportunities for young people by encouraging innovation, strengthening digital access and nurturing entrepreneurship in the state.

A key attraction of the programme will be the launch of Digi-SAPNE 3.0, a startup acceleration initiative of AIC-SMUTBI being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The programme is expected to provide emerging startups with structured support in areas such as mentorship, innovation and business development.

The event will also showcase the progress of Tripura’s emerging startup ecosystem, with financial assistance being formally handed over to selected startups supported under Digi-SAPNE 2.0.

The Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 is expected to provide a platform for innovative ideas and solutions, while the Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana seeks to strengthen digital connectivity among young beneficiaries and support their access to technology.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha will address the gathering after formally launching the initiatives.

Information Technology Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman, IT and Finance Secretary Dr Prashant Kumar Goyal, Director of IT Jeya Ragul Geshan B. and Sikkim Manipal University Vice Chancellor Dr Gopalakrishna Prabhu are among the dignitaries expected to attend.

According to official sources, the state government has been placing increasing emphasis on technology-driven governance, startup development and youth-centric interventions. The latest initiatives are being seen as another step towards building an ecosystem in Tripura that encourages young innovators and entrepreneurs to turn ideas into sustainable ventures.