IIT Madras collaborates with Samunnati Foundation to support Indian agritech startups
3 years ago

IIT Madras collaborates with Samunnati Foundation to support Indian agritech startups

India Today  

IIT Madras Incubation Cell has collaborated with Samunnati Foundation, a non-profit subsidiary of Samunnati Financial Intermediation and Services Private Ltd, to encourage innovative technologies in agriculture and allied areas in India. IIT IIM students taking part in entrepreneurship agriculture Sharing his views on the partnership, Anilkumar SG, Founder, and CEO, Samunnati said, “We as a country are witnessing a buoyancy in entrepreneurial energy, especially in agriculture. We are excited about this partnership with IIT Madras Incubation Cell, which has been the cradle for many deep tech and social startups that have scaled successfully. With IITMIC focusing on agriculture, we are confident that the eco-system will see a huge fillip to start-ups in agriculture.” Speaking on the outcome of this collaboration, Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President, IIT Madras Incubation Cell and IIT Madras Research Park, said, “This partnership focusses on encouraging innovative technologies in agriculture and allied areas.

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IIM Raipur announces free advanced programmes for aspiring entrepreneurs, MSMEs

India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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IIT Madras boosts academic flexibility and entrepreneurship opportunities for students

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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IIT Madras’ CREST unit develops India's first information platform on Incubators & Accelerators

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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IIM Sambalpur receives USD 2 million funding for incubation centre

India Today  

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ABP News  

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India Today  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

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News 18  

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Firstpost  

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Strengthening the technology ecosystem for agriculture in India | OPINION

India Today  

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IIT Madras faculty founded 94 start-ups valued Rs 1400 Cr

India Today  

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IIT Madras re-launches MS in Entrepreneurship programme

India Today  

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News 18  

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IIT-Madras Launches Research Centre on Start-ups, Risk Financing

News 18  

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Planning a startup? Check these 5 seed stage incubation programmes in India

India Today  

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3 years, 10 months ago

IIT Kanpur, IIM Lucknow Join Hands For Innovation In Startup Ecosystem

ABP News  

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India Today  

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4 years, 4 months ago

IIT Delhi to provide support, opportunities to nurture startup culture

Live Mint  

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