
Govt-Flipkart Partnership to Advance Market Innovation in India
CIOTechOutlook Team | Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 05:30 IST
The alliance between government partners and Flipkart signifies a significant step in India's progress toward emerging as a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Flipkart Group, emphasized the firm’s commitment to assisting startups by providing strategic advice, access to resources, and connections in the global market.
He said "MoU reflects company's goal of empowering startups through strategic support, resource access, and global market connections".
He explained that the partnership seeks to drive technological and business innovations in India, influencing the future for upcoming generations of entrepreneurs. In a crucial move to bolster India's startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the e-commerce platform Flipkart.
As per a declaration from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the collaboration seeks to enable tech startups by supplying essential resources, opportunities, and networks for their growth and success.
It said "DPIIT has partnered with Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce market and signed an MoU with the former to support and empower tech start-ups across India".
The partnership is a continuation of Flipkart's current initiatives through its Leap and Ventures program, featuring a USD 100 million venture fund. To date, the company has put money into 20 startups and is still looking for high-potential businesses to back further. This collaboration is anticipated to speed up innovation and foster a supportive atmosphere for emerging entrepreneurs.
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