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Kanpur, 20th March 2024- The MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), in collaboration with the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur, organized a highly successful "Startup-Investor Connect Program". This event provided a dynamic platform for emerging entrepreneurs supported by the MeitY funding program to connect with established investors and explore potential collaboration opportunities.
Hosted on the prestigious IIT Kanpur campus, spearheaded by the SIIC team, the program brought together a diverse array of startups and prominent investment organizations, including IvyCamp, RTAF, HPCL, SIDBI, BIORX, Sanchi Connect, Cummins India, Indian Angel Network, Danazir Wealth Management, Singhania & Co, Lawsikho, and Skill Arbitrage. The startups showcased their groundbreaking ideas and business models, while the investors shared valuable insights into market trends, investment opportunities, and scaling strategies. The program facilitated productive dialogue and insightful exchange, enabling startups to gain a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape and the potential for financial backing and growth. The event exemplified the collaborative spirit and commitment of both MSH and SIIC IIT Kanpur to nurturing the continued development and success of startups in India. Commenting on the success of the program, Prof. Ankush Sharma, Professor In-charge, Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur, said, "We are thrilled to have partnered with MeitY Startup Hub in organizing this successful Startup-Investor Connect Program. By creating a platform for meaningful connections between innovative startups and experienced investors, we have taken a significant step towards empowering entrepreneurs and driving the growth of India's vibrant startup ecosystem. This event not only facilitated access to potential funding opportunities but also equipped startups with valuable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of the entrepreneurial journey." The "Startup-Investor Connect Program" concluded with a sincere vote of thanks from Prof. Suresh Srivastava, Director, IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University Research Academy, reiterating the unwavering commitment of both organizations to support and propel the startup community in India. About MeitY Startup Hub: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aims to boost the Indian economy, innovation and entrepreneurship. This is a unique, high-impact, digitally-driven scheme that seeks to strengthen the startup ecosystem by integrating the resources, upskilling the entrepreneurs, leveraging the experts, facilitating the knowledge transactions, and promoting investments in deep-tech startups to support inclusive & sustainable techno-socio-economic development across India and international expansion programs for startups. About SIIC, IIT Kanpur: The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur is one of the oldest and most established incubators in India. It was founded in 2000, during a time when the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country was still in its infancy. Over the past two decades, the incubation ecosystem at IIT Kanpur has grown and flourished, providing support and guidance to those looking to turn their ideas into successful and meaningful business models. The combination of domain expertise and top-notch infrastructure has led to tremendous social impact and technological advancement over the years. About IIT Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was established in 1959 and declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. IIT Kanpur is best known for the highest standard of education in science and engineering and for seminal R&D contributions over the years. The institute has a sprawling lush green campus spread over 1055 acres with a large pool of academic and research resources spanning across 19 departments, 25 centres and 3 interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with more than 570 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students. For more information, visit www.iitk.ac.in. |
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