Calling all Startups, MSMEs & Innovators! 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐎𝐑 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲? Join our exclusive 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 for DISC 12 & ADITI 2.0 and unlock the secrets to securing 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 for developing cutting-edge defence technology. Here's what you'll gain: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧: Discover how to craft winning proposals for DISC grants (up to ₹1.5 Cr) and ADITI grants (up to ₹25 Cr). Get application process guidance from experienced partners. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Network with Nodal Officers and iDEX winners to gain valuable knowledge on crafting proposals aligned with the government's defence vision. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐌𝐀 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: Understand the unique Product Management Approach (PMA) - a game-changer implemented for effective planning & execution of iDEX Grants. 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨-𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Unleash the benefits of co-creation with the military & DPSUs leading to continuous trials, feedback, and a market edge over traditional procurement methods. What hurdles that can be anticipated and how do you navigate them. Interact with experts who can provide guidance and mentorship on your innovation journey. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭: Discover how winning iDEX grants can significantly improve your company's attractiveness to investors. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 📅𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: October 25, 2024 ⏰𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 🔗𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭: https://rb.gy/tv0l3f Indian Army Indian Navy Giridhar Aramane iDEX - DIO ISpA- Indian Space Association Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor Startup India Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (Tidco) StartupTN Guidance Tamil Nadu Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Center Startup Karnataka Kerala State Startup Mission Maharashtra State Innovation Society Confederation of Indian Industry iCreate Lt Gen Dr Anil Kapoor AVSM, VSM (Retired) Vish Sahasranamam Sarathi Sriraman Ashwini Metri Arun Suresh
Forge Innovation & Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 19,377 followers
The Partner Incubator for Open Industrial Innovation
About us
Forge is catalysing national-scale industrial digital transformation by enabling Government and Industry to collaborate with Innovators. By harnessing entrepreneurial innovation and leveraging its vertically integrated incubation capacity covering industrial innovation labs, knowledge & financial resources, program capabilities, and partner networks.
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http://www.forgeforward.in/
External link for Forge Innovation & Ventures
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Startup Acceleration, Innovation Acceleration, Business Acceleration, Startup Investments, Business Consulting, Creating Tech Enterprises, Innovation Grants, Corporate-Startup Strategies, Open Innovation, Entrepreneurship Education, Managed Knowledge Services, and Program Management
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KCT Tech Park, #3 Athipalayam Road
Chinnavedampatti
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641049, IN
Employees at Forge Innovation & Ventures
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Ram Kumar S P
Program Lead-Talent Generation( Scaling Open Innovation at National Scale )
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Arvind A.
Principal, Forge.Labs
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Ashwini Metri
Open Innovation | Startup Scout | Corporate Accelerator & Ventures Investment | Meditation Trainer with Art of Living
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Hema priyadharshini Karthik
Versatile, accomplished and goal-oriented professional
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𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮 🚀 At Forge Innovation & Ventures, we’re transforming the role of educators into catalysts for innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling them to reshape educational institutions into vibrant ecosystems, driving the industries of tomorrow. With the launch of our Certified Innovation Professionals [Level 1] program, we are equipping educators with the skills, foresight & frameworks necessary to lead impactful, real-world innovation within their institutions. From 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, in collaboration with Kumaraguru College of Technology, Kumaraguru School of Innovation, Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science & Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture we are hosting the inaugural cohort of this institution-centred program. This initiative is not just about traditional faculty development—it’s about embedding Innovation Project Labs (IPLs) in academic environments to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and industry-aligned innovation, preparing students to solve real-world challenges. Program Objectives: 🔹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Educators will develop expertise in design thinking, business strategy, and ideation, empowering them to lead innovation-driven projects & nurture startup ecosystems within their institutions. 🔹 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁: Educators will mentor students through industry-relevant projects, fostering an entrepreneurial culture that spans across disciplines. 🔹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀: Through IPLs, educators will create market-ready technologies, startups, and revenue-generating services—anchored within academic institutions. 🔹 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Educators will lead collaborative innovation across engineering, science, management & humanities, addressing complex global challenges. The GUESSS 2024 survey emphasises the critical need for universities & educators to shift from traditional teaching to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Academia-led incubators are identified as indispensable for promoting entrepreneurial thinking, yet a key challenge is providing practical tools for students to prototype, validate & bring ideas to market. This is where 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 program steps in. By empowering educators with product validation & sustainable business modelling skills, we are addressing key gaps in academic entrepreneurship. This program initiates a strong network of Certified Innovation Professionals ready to transform educational institutions into innovation hubs & drive talent development. #Innovation #EntrepreneurshipInAcademia #CrossDisciplinaryInnovation #HigherEducationTransformation
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If you are a Startup, MSME or Innovator working in Aerospace and Defence, Join us for the DISC 12 and ADITI 2.0 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀 organized by iDEX and 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 As part of the DISC 12 and ADITI 2.0, iDEX - DIO is hosting a Technical Advisory Webinar in collaboration with the Indian Air Force to deliberate and address clarifications of IAF challenges hosted under DISC 12 and ADITI 2.0. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀: Discuss directly with key personnel from the Indian Air Force to understand the Challenges hosted and clarify your burning questions. 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲: Learn about the requirements of hosted challenges and gain insights that enable you to submit a compelling application. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: October 23rd, 2024 October 24th, 2024 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (IST) 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱: http://surl.li/nxiwty 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵: http://surl.li/avgwfq Do not miss the opportunity to gain invaluable insights by connecting with Nodal officers anchoring the challenges. Indian Army Indian Navy Giridhar Aramane ISpA- Indian Space Association Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor Startup India Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (Tidco) StartupTN Guidance Tamil Nadu Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Center Startup Karnataka Kerala State Startup Mission Maharashtra State Innovation Society Confederation of Indian Industry iCreate Lt Gen Dr Anil Kapoor AVSM, VSM (Retired) Vish Sahasranamam Sarathi Sriraman Ashwini Metri Arun Suresh
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Are you ready to enter into or expand your product portfolio with Indian Defence? Join us for an exclusive webinar to learn how to leverage iDEX platform for doing so through DISC 12 & ADITI 2.0 challenges. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Gain valuable insights from Nodal officers of Armed Forces and PSUs on opportunities for co-creation and co-development. 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Learn from the successful Founders who have won iDEX grants & leveraged this opportunity towards building their product portfolio & expanding their business, the challenges and hurdles they have faced in this process, and overcome them. 𝗤&𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Get your burning questions answered. 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and potential collaborators. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: https://lu.ma/3jdkcbrq Registration will be closed by 𝟮𝟰 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝟬𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and gain a competitive edge! Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy Giridhar Aramane ISpA- Indian Space Association iDEX - DIO Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor Startup India Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (Tidco) StartupTN Guidance Tamil Nadu Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Center Startup Karnataka Kerala State Startup Mission Maharashtra State Innovation Society Confederation of Indian Industry iCreate Lt Gen Dr Anil Kapoor AVSM, VSM (Retired) Vish Sahasranamam Sarathi Sriraman Ashwini Metri Arun Suresh
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Calling all Startups, Innovators and MSMEs for the technical outreach session organized by iDEX & Indian Air Force (IAF) Seize this opportunity to interact with Nodal Officers from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and gain insights on the DISC 12 challenges to develop your defence tech products. Webinar Details: Date: 22 October 24 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Meeting Link: https://bitly.cx/wySW8 Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy Giridhar Aramane ISpA- Indian Space Association iDEX - DIO Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor Startup India Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (Tidco) StartupTN Guidance Tamil Nadu Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Center Startup Karnataka Kerala State Startup Mission Maharashtra State Innovation Society Confederation of Indian Industry iCreate Lt Gen Dr Anil Kapoor AVSM, VSM (Retired) Vish Sahasranamam Sarathi Sriraman Ashwini Metri Arun Suresh ##DefenceTech #UAV #DISC #ADITI
#HappeningTomorrow Join #iDEX for a technical outreach session organised by #iDEX & Indian Air Force (IAF)! Get answers to your technical queries and explore in detail the challenges launched under #DISC12 by the Indian Air force. Calling all #Innovators to attend. Link: https://lnkd.in/g3diftZi Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, India Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) - DRDO Indian Army. Indian Navy NITI Aayog Official Atal Innovation Mission Official Invest India #defence #defenceindustry
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It was a pleasure to host Thiru. R. Ambalavanan, IA&AS, Director of EDII, Tamil Nadu, and his team at Forge.Factory, Coimbatore. The visit offered a tour of our cutting-edge technology labs and infrastructure, followed by an overview on Forge’s national-scale Open Innovation Network aimed at driving India’s innovation economy in the industrial digital age. Forge is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in this, leveraging TALENT - future-ready, innovation-capable industrial workforce, and entrepreneurial innovators being the most critical pools; TECHNOLOGY - pioneering, futuristic & locally developed becoming the global benchmarks in core industrial sectors; and VENTURES - next-gen high-growth enterprises harnessing entrepreneurial innovation & venture capital, to be developed and exploited at scale. Thiru. Ambalavanan IA&AS also addressed the bright minds from Kumaraguru Institutions, inspiring students to transform technological opportunities into real-world ventures. His message emphasised cost-consciousness, operational efficiency, and sustainability as vital to entrepreneurial success while encouraging the utilisation of EDII's support systems to fuel their journey. Dr. Vijila Edwin Kennedy, Principal, KCLAS and Dr. B.L.Lakshmi Meera, CPO, Forge.Academy engaged in discussions with EDII on collaborating to create a more robust ecosystem of support for student entrepreneurs. Forge, KI and EDII shall work together by scaling the IVP program, unlocking value through startup-led industrial transformation and the initiatives of Forge.Lighthouse which harnesses the innovation capacity within startups, innovators and academia (students & educators) - bridging them with industrial enterprises to redefine manufacturing & value-chains through bold ideas and breakthrough solutions - thereby unlocking value from operational, sustainability & business excellence in these industrial enterprises and MSMEs. We stand ready to work alongside EDII in enabling Tamil Nadu's MSMEs to embrace innovation, elevate their competitive edge, and achieve sustainable growth. Together, we shall shape the future of Tamil Nadu’s entrepreneurial ecosystem—one driven by innovation, sustainability and inclusivity. Media Team, Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell | Naan Mudhalvan - TNSDC | State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) | Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute | FaMeTN | TAHDCO | Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science | Guidance Tamil Nadu | AICTE | StartupTN | Kumaraguru College of Technology | Shankar Vanavarayar | Sivarajah Ramanathan | Innocent Divya | InnovateTN | SPI EDGE | Vish Sahasranamam | Dr. Mahesh Veezhinathan |
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Final call for Indian PHY'GITAL Tech startups to accelerate their global journey! Join the exclusive Indian delegation to West Tech Fest 2024, where your hardware-first, digital-plus innovations can unlock scale and growth opportunities. Don't miss out on direct access to Western Australia's $410 billion economy, strategic partnerships with industry leaders in mining, energy, defence & space, dedicated showcases & networking with government & industry stakeholders, and investment connections to fuel your global growth. Additionally, selected startups will receive exclusive access to the Perth Landing Pad Pre-Arrival Bootcamp—a 4-week virtual program designed to equip you with market entry strategies, expert mentorship, and practical insights on scaling in Australia. Apply today and unlock new growth opportunities for your startup! Deadline : TODAY EOD (21st October 2024) 🔗Apply now at https://lnkd.in/gZ9we-AM Invest and Trade Western Australia Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct MeitY Startup Hub CORE Innovation Hub iDEX - DIO Startup India Atal Innovation Mission Official India DST StartupTN Kerala Startup Mission 100X.VC Chiratae Ventures 8X Ventures Java Capital Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund Management Corporation Ltd. (TNIFMC) Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT) MountTech Growth Fund - Kavachh Campus Angels Network The Chennai Angels IN44 Capital Algram Labs Private Limited IIMA Ventures IITM Incubation Cell Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay KIIT-Technology Business Incubator Maker Village Vish Sahasranamam Nashid Chowdhury Chandra Sundareswaran Renu Kannu Dinesh Subburaj Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath Palak Kaur Bhatia Nikunj Panchal Swathi Balasubramanian Chitra George (Kamath) Upasana Srinivasan Guruprasad Sharma
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Join the Technical Outreach Session for the Defence Space Agency (DSA), ADITI 2.0 Challenge. This is a great opportunity for Startups, Innovators, and MSMEs to connect with nodal officers from DSA and gain more insights about ADITI 2.0 challenge. Don't miss out! Join Here: https://lnkd.in/ggZRmhMD Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy Giridhar Aramane ISpA- Indian Space Association iDEX - DIO Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor Startup India Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (Tidco) StartupTN Guidance Tamil Nadu Codissia Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Center Startup Karnataka Kerala State Startup Mission Maharashtra State Innovation Society Confederation of Indian Industry iCreate Lt Gen Dr Anil Kapoor AVSM, VSM (Retired) Vish Sahasranamam Sarathi Sriraman Ashwini Metri Arun Suresh #ADITI 2.0 #DISC 12 #Defencespace
#HappeningToday Technical Outreach Session! #iDEX is organising a Technical Outreach Session for Defence Space Agency #DSA challenge launched under #ADITI 2.0. #Startups #Innovators #MSMEs, join us to gain technical insights on the challenge & an opportunity to interact with the nodal officers. Link to Join: https://lnkd.in/gQ5wDP-n Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, India Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) - DRDO Indian Army. Indian Air Force Indian Navy NITI Aayog Official Atal Innovation Mission Official Invest India #defence #defenceindustry
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Only 3 Days Left to Join the Indian Delegation led by Forge Innovation & Ventures to West Tech Fest 2024! If you are an Indian PHY’GITAL Tech (Hardware-First, Digital-Plus) startup ready to scale, this is your chance to expand your startup's horizons. This delegation is designed to be the catalyst for your next phase of growth. Being part of the Indian Delegation led by Forge Innovation & Ventures to West Tech Fest 2024 is far more than event participation —it’s your gateway to global scale and strategic growth. This exclusive opportunity offers direct access to Western Australia’s most influential industry leaders, investors and government officials, all while positioning your startup in one of the world’s most innovation-driven economies. Whether you’re looking to expand your market reach, secure investment, or build long-term international partnerships, this delegation is designed to fast-track your global ambitions and help you seize high-impact opportunities in sectors like mining, energy, defence, space, health, etc. In addition, selected startups, selected startups shall gain exclusive access to the Perth Landing Pad Pre-Arrival Bootcamp—a 4-week virtual program that equips you with market entry strategies, mentorship from industry experts, and practical knowledge on how to scale in Australia. Don’t miss this chance to unlock new growth opportunities for your startup—Apply now at https://lnkd.in/gZ9we-AM Invest and Trade Western Australia Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct MeitY Startup Hub CORE Innovation Hub iDEX - DIO Startup India Atal Innovation Mission Official India DST StartupTN Kerala Startup Mission 100X.VC Chiratae Ventures 8X Ventures Java Capital Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund Management Corporation Ltd. (TNIFMC) Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT) MountTech Growth Fund - Kavachh Campus Angels Network The Chennai Angels IN44 Capital Algram Labs Private Limited IIMA Ventures IITM Incubation Cell Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay KIIT-Technology Business Incubator Maker Village Nashid Chowdhury Vish Sahasranamam Chandra Sundareswaran Renu Kannu Dinesh Subburaj Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath Palak Kaur Bhatia Nikunj Panchal Swathi Balasubramanian Chitra George (Kamath) Upasana Srinivasan Guruprasad Sharma
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The ‘Unlocking Growth & Scale for Indian PHY’GITAL Tech Startups’ webinar marked an exciting step forward in strengthening the ties between India’s thriving startup ecosystem and Western Australia (WA)—one of the most dynamic innovation hubs in the Indo-Pacific. Vish Sahasranamam, Co-founder & CEO, Forge Innovation & Ventures kicked off by emphasising WA’s strategic role as the perfect launchpad for Indian startups - it being poised to become for the Indian Ocean trade zone what California has been for the Asia Pacific - providing startups with opportunities to access international markets, investments, and a robust innovation ecosystem. Building on this, Nashid Chowdhury, Investment and Trade Commissioner, India-Gulf Region Invest and Trade Western Australia, outlined WA’s $410 billion economy, supported by strong government backing, offering startups the infrastructure and sectoral opportunities—particularly in energy, decarbonization, and defence—to scale and thrive. Sandra Draper, Director, Innovation & Emerging Industries,Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Government of Western Australia underscored the government’s long-term commitment to innovation, specifically through the New Industries Fund and the WA Innovation Strategy - ensuring startups receive essential resources and support to commercialise their innovations and build global networks. Renu Kannu, Business Partnerships Lead- CORE Innovation Hub, introduced the startups to the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP), Australia’s largest R&D and testing facility for automation, robotics, and AI - and how this cutting-edge infrastructure enables startups to fast-track their technology development in a collaborative, low-barrier environment. The webinar concluded with Chandra Sundareswaran, Director, Centre for Learning Enterprise and Partnerships, Curtin University highlighting how West Tech Fest ties it all together, serving as a global platform to spark collaboration and innovation where Indian startups can engage with investors, build partnerships, and access international markets, reinforcing WA’s position as a hub for global growth - followed by an AMA session. Why This matters to Indian PHY’GITAL Tech Startups WA is not just an opportunity for startups to grow—it’s a strategic entry point to global markets. The region’s commitment to innovation across mining, energy, defence, space, and decarboniation aligns perfectly with the ambitions of Indian deep-tech startups. With the right ecosystem support, startups have access to world-class infrastructure, funding opportunities, and a network that spans the Indo-Pacific. We strongly believe that this initiative will drive innovation that impacts global industries, fostering long-term partnerships, and unlocking new pathways for sustainable growth. Want to explore scale & growth Opportunities at WA for your Startups apply at https://lnkd.in/gZ9we-AM Deadline: 21st October, 2024