The Agreement was signed at the Ordnance Factory Kanpur in the presence of dignitaries from SIIC, IIT Kanpur, and Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AW&EIL).
IIT Kanpur’s technology business incubator, the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), has signed a CSR agreement with Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, one of the seven new Defence PSUs formed by converting the Ordnance Factory Board into fully government-owned Enterprises.
The Agreement was signed at the Ordnance Factory Kanpur in the presence of dignitaries from SIIC, IIT Kanpur, and Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AW&EIL).
Prof. Ankush Sharma, professor-in-charge, Innovation and Incubation, IIT Kanpur and Rajesh Choudhary, chairman and managing director, AW&EIL, Ordinance Factory, were the signing authorities for this Agreement exchange.
The partnership between the SIIC and the AW&EIL aims to provide financial support to the startup ecosystem and promote the incubation of new technology, knowledge, and innovation-based startups at IIT Kanpur under the CSR Policy of AW&EIL, Ordnance Factory. The expected outcome of this partnership is the overall growth and progress of the country, as the startups that emerge from this cooperation are likely to contribute significantly to the economy and society in general.
Speaking on this collaboration, Prof. Ankush Sharma said, “The partnership between SIIC and AW&EIL is expected to produce a powerful synergistic effect that draws on the expertise and resources of both organizations to nurture startups focused on cutting-edge technology at IIT Kanpur. Through the provision of comprehensive financial and infrastructural support, this partnership aims to drive the growth of high-potential startups that prioritize innovation and stimulate economic growth.”
He further said, “The anticipated outcome of this collaboration is to establish a dynamic startup ecosystem that promotes revolutionary research and development, generates employment opportunities, and positions India as a leading innovator on the global stage”.
Article Credits: The Statesman