Gandhinagar,
November 27, 2024: Setting the stage for
cross-border cooperation in innovation, entrepreneurship and incubation,
Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University based in Gandhinagar, India is proud
to announce a significant milestone for Swarrnim Incubation Centre. The centre
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Business Promotion
Centre under Pokhara Metropolitan Corporation, Nepal. The collaboration marks
the Swarrnim Incubation Centre’s first-ever partnership with an international
startup ecosystem stakeholder.
The MoU was
formalised by Mr. Jiten Thakkar, Incubation Manager at Swarrnim Incubation
Centre, and Mr. Shivraj Chaulagai, Chief Administrative Officer of the Pokhara
Metropolitan Corporation of Nepal. The MoU signing ceremony took place in the
presence of Mr. Dhanraj Acharya from Pokhara Metropolitan Corporation,
underscoring the significance of this international alliance.
The idea behind the collaboration is to nurture startups in sectors that particularly
support Pokhara, Nepal in bolstering tourism. That apart, the focus will also
be on enterprises operating in the technology, agriculture and health sectors.
The expertise of Swarrnim Incubation Centre lies in nurturing startups from
ideation to prototype. This way, both the institutions will jointly work on
development of new startups and help cultivate an entrepreneurship mindset for
students as well.
This
partnership is set to unlock new opportunities for the promotion of startups
and innovation in both regions. As part of the collaboration, the two
organisations will host joint workshops, organise incubation programs, and
other startup-related activities with a view to support entrepreneurs and
innovators in India and Nepal. Additionally, both parties will collaborate on
sharing knowledge and resources to further promote entrepreneurship and help
enhance the startup ecosystem at a global scale.
Speaking
about the collaboration, Shri Adi Rishabh Jain, Vice President of Swarrnim
Startup and Innovation University, said, “At Swarrnim University, we are
committed to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators by providing them with the
resources, mentorship, and infrastructure needed to thrive. This partnership
with Nepal’s Business Promotion Centre opens exciting avenues for knowledge
exchange and mutual growth, further solidifying our position as a key
stakeholder in the startup ecosystem in India, slowly scaling to global level.”
“By
partnering with the Business Promotion Centre in Nepal, we aim to build a
vibrant startup ecosystem that empowers young entrepreneurs with the tools,
guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed,” Shri Adi Rishabh Jain
further went on to say.
The alliance
also aims to strengthen ties between India and Nepal in the field of
entrepreneurship by encouraging meaningful collaborations among budding
entrepreneurs.
