(Centre): Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI
The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has co-hosted the 9th edition of the TiE Global Summit 2024 recently held in Bengaluru (from 9-11 December) and in Mysuru (on December 12), with the theme, ‘Let’s Celebrate Entrepreneurship’.
The landmark event commenced with the TiE Antar Prerna Leadership Summit, followed by other impactful sessions featuring esteemed dignitaries. The summit also showcased India’s emerging startups, presenting their pioneering innovations through vibrant stalls that embodied the spirit of creativity and progress.
A highlight of the summit is the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) by the STPI CoE in efficiency augmentation with prominent industry leaders including, Intel Technology India, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Schneider Electric India as well as Global IEEE Institute for Engineers (GIEEE), which underscore STPI’s steadfast commitment to advancing innovation and technology and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the nation.
These partnerships focus on leveraging expertise in IoT, AI, edge computing, energy management, automation, and skill development to empower startups, enhance efficiency and contribute to the entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem that will help innovate next-generation technology solutions.
In one of the power packed session ‘Igniting the Entrepreneurial Spirit’, visionary speakers highlighted their views on entrepreneurship, Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI, shared his perspective in Q&A session on democratizing of entrepreneurship in TiE Global Summit, 2024. He outlined that more than 50 percent startups are emerging from Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
Similarly, more than 50 percent of the startups are led by women entrepreneurs. He advocated for establishing entrepreneurship schools at the village level. He highlighted that startups are no longer confined to conventional business models, with many now venturing into deep-tech areas such as AI.
The STPI SAYUJ platform, a first-of-its-kind networking and resource discovery platform tailored for the startup community, also takes centre stage, providing unparalleled opportunities for startups to connect, collaborate, and thrive. Arvind Kumar’s engagement with STPI SAYUJ startups further underscores STPI’s dedication to nurturing innovation through mentorship, industry connections, and strategic collaborations.
The TiE Global Summit 2024 stands as a beacon of collaboration and innovation, with the STPI SAYUJ Community Startup Pavilion showcasing the future of technology and entrepreneurship. The summit aptly reflects the synergy between academia, industry, and government, positioning India as a global leader in innovation and technology.
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