STPI launches initiative for startups to get access to investment, mentorship and global connect
LEAP AHEAD initiative — a joint collaboration of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR — to boost startups across the country.
Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI; Shri Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, MeitY; Dr Saurabh Shrivastava, Chairman Emeritus, TiE Delhi-NCR & Co Founder, Indian Angel Network; Shri Alok Mittal, Co-founder, Indifi Technologies & President, TiE Delhi-NCR; Shri Ashok Singh, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations, Mumbai Angels; Shri Prem Bharthasarathy, Managing Partner, Pontaq Ventures India LLP, Shri Devesh Tyagi, Senior Director, STPI; Shri Subodh Sachan, Director, Innovation and Startups, STPI and Ms. Manjusha Chourasia, Scientist ‘E’, MeitY.
This initiative is aimed to helping startups looking at scaling stage, growth stage, product diversification or planning expansion into new geographical locations.
They can benefit through funding support of up to Rs 1 crore and a comprehensive three-month mentorship program that combines virtual and in-person sessions for a well-rounded learning experience. Furthermore, the initiative will provide start-ups with access to an extensive network and personalised guidance through one-on-one mentorship sessions with seasoned investors and industry experts.
“This LEAP AHEAD initiative is very timely in terms of emphasizing the opportunities that lie for entrepreneurship in India.
Today, India is no longer known as a BPO destination, it has evolved into a global capability centre and R&D centre. India stands as a leader in digital public infrastructure and this can now be used in multiple ways by entrepreneurs to build successful enterprises.
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