The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has joined hands with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a prominent industry body representing India’s leading new-age companies, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced in a statement on Friday.
As part of National Startup Week celebrations, DPIIT will host the SPF Baithak, a meeting of startup founders and policymakers, on January 15-16 at Bharat Mandapam, according to Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT.
The event will serve as a platform to unveil new collaborations between DPIIT and SPF members. Additionally, SPF will collaborate with DPIIT to organize immersive programs that allow global investors to connect with Indian startups and explore groundbreaking innovations from across the country.
Speaking about the initiative, Sanjiv emphasized that this strategic partnership reflects DPIIT’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for startups to thrive and contribute to India’s vision of becoming a global innovation hub. He added that SPF members epitomize India’s entrepreneurial spirit, and their involvement is pivotal in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047.
Dr. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, Director of Startup India, highlighted that the collaboration aims to amplify innovation, accelerate technology adoption, and enhance manufacturing capabilities in India. He further noted that the partnership will promote India’s startup ecosystem on a global stage, building relationships with international stakeholders and ecosystem enablers.
Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO of Startup Policy Forum, remarked, “This alliance reflects the shared aspirations of DPIIT and SPF to build a resilient and thriving startup ecosystem. By facilitating useful collaborations amongst SPF members and DPIIT, we aim to ensure India’s position on the global innovation map and empower entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential.”
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