Vision

We envision Kashmir as a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship, transforming dreams into sustainable businesses and empowering the local economy.

Meet the Team

You didn’t come this far to stop

DAWOOD KHAN

ISHFAQ MIR

MUHEET MEHRAJ

NAMRATA KAUL

VIVEK RAINA

YOUSUF SIDDIQI

Dawood Khan is a seasoned technology leader specializing in digital transformation, AI/ML, and scalable distributed systems. With a hands-on, strategic approach, he has led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions across industries, aligning technology with business goals while fostering innovation, mentorship, and customer-centric execution.

Ishfaq Mir is a visionary entrepreneur and ecosystem builder blending technology, culture, and sustainability. A President’s Award recipient, he has led national-scale technology and disaster management projects, built business incubators in J&K, and champions regenerative, community-driven economic ecosystems rooted in purpose and long-term impact.

Muheet Mehraj is an entrepreneur building globally relevant, social-impact brands from Kashmir. With experience at companies like Opontia and Noon, he has received national recognition for startup excellence, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship. He brings strong expertise in brand building, scaling ventures, and creating impact-driven businesses.

Namrata Kaul is a senior banking leader with over 30 years of global experience across corporate banking, finance, and capital markets. Former Managing Director and India Head at Deutsche Bank, she brings deep expertise in governance, capital strategy, and mentoring, supporting startups with financial discipline and global perspective.

Vivek Raina is the Founder & CEO of Excitel Broadband and Co-Founder of LaunchPad Kashmir. A TEDx and Josh speaker, he has led Excitel’s growth in India’s digital transformation while mentoring entrepreneurs, leveraging his expertise in operations, scaling businesses, and building inclusive entrepreneurial communities.

Yousuf Siddiqi is a social entrepreneur focused on peace, unity, and sustainable development. Having built ventures across eco-tourism, events, design, and art in China and India, he now works from Srinagar to strengthen local industries, promote culture-led entrepreneurship, and support community-driven economic growth in Kashmir.

Current Cohort

Nurturing startups that shape Kashmir’s future.

KFG

KFG Foods is redefining bakery products through mindful eating and sustainable nutrition. Aligned with Eat Right India, it offers fiber- and protein-rich, nutrient-dense products that support healthier lifestyles. More than a bakery, KFG Foods is a movement toward better health, responsible indulgence, and long-term wellness.

Pujj Kaak

Pujj Kaak is India’s only halal-certified D2C meat brand, focused on building scalable food infrastructure rather than just selling meat. With direct sourcing that eliminates middlemen and strategic by-product monetization, Pujj Kaak delivers efficiency, transparency, and sustainable value across the meat supply chain.

SJT Biotech

StitchNStack

Stitch N Stack is reinventing women’s tailoring through a tech-enabled doorstep service. Eliminating shop visits, delays, poor fitting, and inconsistent quality, it delivers a modern, full-stack tailoring experience at home—powered by innovation and a future AI-based measurement system for precision and convenience.

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Focused on transforming biotechnology in J&K, SJT Biotech advances sustainable herbal medicine through cutting-edge healthcare solutions. It empowers local communities via organic herb cultivation, operates a dedicated quality-testing lab, maintains a medicinal plant nursery, and collaborates with universities and AYUSH bodies to drive research-led, socially impactful innovation.