IIT Kanpur and DST Host the 24th Startup Master Class in 2024
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), held its 24th edition of Startup Master Class (SMC) 2024. IIT Kanpur’s alumni association organized the event in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
The event aims to address technological challenges under the four national missions–
- National Quantum Mission
- National Geospatial Programme
- Waste2Wealth Programme
- Cyber-Physical Systems Mission
It aims to bring investors, academicians, and entrepreneurs together. “Startup Master Class 2024 is a unique edition that brings together the government, investors, and the startups operating in four key missions of the government of India. It is a fine example of collaboration among academicians, investors, government, and entrepreneurs to give shape to the translational research mission of IIT Kanpur. I am sure the event will prove to be a milestone in creating a vibrant ecosystem for startups, investors, academicians, and the government to collaborate for nation-building.”, said Manindra Agrawal the director of IIT Kanpur.
Startup Master Class (SMC) 2024
SMC 2024 is the very first startup master class being held in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology, the Government of India”, said IIT Kanpur. It provides a platform to–
- Identify potential investee startups by the investors
- Improve viability and flourishing of startups in respective national missions
- Allow secure mentorship, financial and marketplace guidance, and additional funds beyond initial government grants for the startups
- Deploy the investor community's business acumen and funds to boost Startup vibrancy for key national missions for the Department of Science and Technology.
“This year SMC 2024 is focusing on key National Missions and Programs of the Department of Science and Technology. We hope that SMC will evolve into a robust platform for the collaboration of Government and Private stakeholders,” said Abhay Karandikar, the secretary of the Department of Science and Technology.
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