Dr. Bikram Biruli, Alumnus and Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science and Technology and Ms. Gaytree Karjee, Research Scholar, Department of English, School of Comparative Tribal Languages and Literatures represented the KISS TBI of the University at the Tribepreneurs Idea Quest Challenge on 13th October 2026, organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India as a part of the Tribal Business Conclave. These students were selected to present before the Selection Committee on Dr. Biruli’s, the Founder of the start-up “Adivasii”.
This provided an opportunity to showcase an innovative initiative focused on tribal entrepreneurship, digital empowerment, and promoting tribal products, culture, and livelihoods. In their presentation, they discussed the concept of the start-up Adivasi, an emerging tribal entrepreneurship initiative that leverages AI and digital technologies to empower tribal communities and promote their traditional products, indigenous knowledge, culture, and entrepreneurship.
The initiative aims to create opportunities for tribal entrepreneurs, artisans, self-help groups, and community-based enterprises by connecting traditional tribal products and services with wider digital markets. Through this initiative, the vision is to bridge the gap between tribal producers and modern consumers while supporting sustainable livelihoods, digital inclusion, and economic empowerment.
It is a matter of pride that only two students from Odisha were selected to participate in this prestigious event. This platform offered the opportunity to represent Odisha at a prestigious national-level tribal entrepreneurship platform; showcase an innovative startup idea focused on tribal development and empowerment; promote technology-driven solutions for tribal livelihood generation; establish connections with policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders and bring recognition to the university and its entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Dr. Bikram Biruli as alumnus, faculty and the Founder of the start-up acknowledges the encouragement, guidance, and institutional support received from KISS Deemed to be University (KISS-DU) and KISS Technology Business Incubator (KISS TBI).
He expressed his gratefulness to the university leadership, faculty members, mentors, and well-wishers whose continuous encouragement has motivated me to pursue innovation and entrepreneurship for the development of tribal communities.
The KISS-DU Management congratulates Dr. Biruli and Ms. Karjee for this achievement.
