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StartUp India: GR8 Sports: A remarkable success story from J&K

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Last updated: January 16, 2025 1:37 am
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Published: January 16, 2025
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Srinagar, Jan 15: As the country celebrate the success of StartUp India initiative, GR8 Sports, a pioneering startup based in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, has emerged as an example of innovation and resilience in India’s flourishing startup ecosystem.
Renowned for its international-quality Kashmir willow cricket bats, the company has carved a niche for itself on the global stage, showcasing the potential of homegrown talent and resources.
GR8 Sports owes part of its success to the robust support provided by government initiatives such as the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS). These programs have enabled innovative startups to scale their operations, bolstered further by tax exemptions for recognized startups and platforms like BHASKAR, which simplify access to funding and resources.
With 11 years of intensive global research and collaboration with the International Cricket Council (ICC), cricketers, coaches, umpires, and master craftsmen, the company has redefined the potential of Kashmir willow bats on the global stage.
Using cutting-edge AI-based CMC (Computer Monitored Compression) technology as a key differentiator, GR8 Sports India has addressed long-standing challenges related to balance, ping, stroke, sweet spot, and dimensions that had previously limited the international competitiveness of Kashmir willow bats. Their innovation was spectacularly showcased during the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, where their bat hit the tournament’s biggest six, underscoring its exceptional performance and quality.
Since its inception, GR8 Sports has achieved significant milestones, reflecting not only its commitment to excellence but also the broader achievements of India’s startup landscape. The company’s success story is a testament to the opportunities fostered by the Startup India initiative, which has recognized over 1.54 lakh startups across all states and union territories. Notably, these startups boast a remarkable 48% representation of women in leadership roles and have collectively created over 17 lakh direct jobs.
The StartUps like GR8 Sports which leverage existing industrial structures and exemplifies the spirit of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The company’s achievements highlight how local resources, coupled with visionary leadership and government support, can lead to global recognition. This success story from Anantnag serves as an inspiration for budding entrepreneurs across the nation, proving that with determination and the right ecosystem, even the smallest ideas can create ripples on the world stage.

 

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