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🚀 Towards a Brighter Future! 🌟 The Union Cabinet has given the green light to Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 (AIM 2.0), allocating a whopping ₹2,750 crore for its continuation till March 31, 2028. This is a pivotal step towards "Viksit Bharat" — an empowered and developed India. 🌏✨ AIM 2.0 aims to expand and strengthen India’s already flourishing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. With India ranking 39 on the Global Innovation Index 🌐 and boasting the world’s 3rd-largest startup ecosystem 🏢🚀, this initiative will catalyze more groundbreaking innovations. 💡 While AIM 1.0 brought us marvels like Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) and Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), AIM 2.0 is taking a qualitative leap! 📈 This phase will address ecosystem gaps by fostering collaboration among governments, academia, industries, and communities. 🌟💼 🎯 Key Highlights of AIM 2.0: Boosting Input: Empowering more innovators & entrepreneurs. 👩💻👨💼 Improving Throughput: Enhancing startup success rates. 🎯💼 Output Excellence: Better jobs, innovative products, & high-impact services. 🌟🛠️ This mission is all about enabling India’s next-gen changemakers and shaping the future with innovations that matter! Let’s build a #NewIndia together. 💪🇮🇳 E-Cell, IIT Bombay #AtalInnovationMission #AIM2 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ViksitBharat #StartupIndia #DigitalIndia #TransformingIndia

Last week, I was invited to the India Australia Rapid Innovation Startup Expansion (RISE) Networking and Immersion Program in Delhi, powered by Atal Innovation Mission Official of NITI Aayog and CSIRO. This event brought together vibrant Indian and Australian #startups innovating in waste management and #circularity. The energy in the room was incredible, fueled by passionate researchers and innovators from both countries. Dr. Aditi Haldar accompanied by Sankha Som and Vivek Kapoor, captivated the cohort during a panel discussion led by Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, sharing invaluable insights on #sustainability concerning enterprise value creation and #impacts on the economy, environment, and society. 🎯 Key takeaways from Dr. Aditi’s discussion included: 1️⃣ Aligning development and sustainability within the Indian landscape. 2️⃣ Encouraging leaders and board members to consider long-term resource use consequences. 3️⃣ Emphasizing the need to internalize #externalities such as planetary carrying capacity. 4️⃣ Highlighting that startups with missions beyond enterprise value creation will always thrive. 5️⃣ Essentials for Startup Success: a bigger mission, a cohesive team with external experts and advisors, and strong leadership.   Dr. Aditi said – “Finance and environmental sustainability can conflict, with finance often prioritizing short-term profits over long-term ecological consequences and avoiding investment in sustainable projects due to higher costs. However, finance can also drive sustainability by funding #greentechnologies, supporting #greenfinance initiatives, adhering to regulations that promote environmentally #responsible behaviour, and improving #riskmanagement practices by recognizing environmental risks. Integrating environmental considerations into financial decision-making can advance sustainability.”.   Kudos to the India Australia RISE Accelerator program for fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for these startups. They can potentially be key enablers for diverse stakeholders, including businesses, governments, investors, and consumers. We at the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) South Asia Network are excited to see the innovative solutions these startups will bring to the forefront and their positive impact on global sustainability. Bronte Klein | Tamara Ogilvie | Pramit Dash | Dr. Sarvesh Tiwari | Prateek Deshmukh | Sridhar Chundi | Lucie Semenec | Naomi Vowels | Tom Whittles | Dr. Saeel Momin | Yogesh Pai #esg #innovation #india #australia #research #gri

🔔 “If you’re building for India, you must also be building for impact as well.” 🗞️ We are thrilled to be featured in Financial Times (via Calum Kapoor) discussing the realities of impact investing in India! Mark Kahn highlights the critical role of impact investing in improving the lives of 600 million Indians reliant on subsistence farming. Omnivore's investments have positively impacted 11.4 million smallholder farmers, creating $1.4 billion in economic value either by helping to cut costs or boost revenue. Mark notes that India's low startup costs and streamlined bureaucracy make it a fertile ground for building impactful and profitable enterprises. "What would cost 10 to 15 million to get off the ground in Europe, you can do for a million in India," he observes. Read the full article to know more. 🔗 📰 : https://bit.ly/3V2rFSn Paige Nicol BlueMark Lok Capital GIRISH AIVALLI Ambika Narayanan Jinesh Shah Impact Investors Council (IIC) The Global Impact Investing Network #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #India #Agrifood #Climate #Rural #FinancialTimes #Startups #Innovations #Entrepreneurs #Bharat

Under the chairmanship of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Union Cabinet has approved ₹2,750 crore for the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog until March 2028. AIM 2.0 aims to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, supporting startups, job creation, and global competitiveness.  Key initiatives include vernacular innovation programs, support for underserved regions, industry accelerators, and international collaborations. Building on AIM 1.0’s success, AIM 2.0 focuses on scaling innovations, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving India’s vision of Viksit Bharat. #CabinetDecisions

Get ready for #InvestKarnataka2025, our flagship #GlobalInvestorsMeet that will prove to be a game-changer for SMEs, offering them a unique platform to connect with buyers, industry leaders & policymakers. Watch all the action from the curtain raiser! #InvestKarnataka #KarnatakaForIndia Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Startup Karnataka Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board Karnataka State Industrial Investment & Development Corporation Allianz Global Investors Allianz Global Investors Italia IFM Investors Alpine Investors Aviva Investors Investors' Chronicle

India has jumped to 39th place in the Global Innovation Index 2024, a huge leap from 81st in 2015. This reflects the country's growing innovation ecosystem, driven by initiatives like Digital India, Startup India, and the Atal Innovation Mission. These programs foster entrepreneurship, boost R&D, and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. India is now ranked 1st in Central & Southern Asia, 4th globally in WIPO’s Science & Technology Cluster ranking, and 7th in intangible asset intensity. With sustained investments and policy support, India is well on its way to becoming a global innovation hub World Trade Centers Association | World Trade Center Shamshabad - Future City - Genome Valley | World Trade Center Visakhapatnam | Varaprasad Reddy Yarram | Vamsi Krishna Jadala | Sandeep Dogiparthi | Sree Chaithra Janapati | Mihika Konduru | Shravan Kumar #InnovationIndia #DigitalTransformation #Entrepreneurship #GlobalInnovationIndex #TechLeadership #StartUpIndia #RisingIndia #SmartCities #InnovationEcosystem #InnovationNation #GlobalTech #IndiaRanksHigh #AtalInnovation #ScienceAndTech

CII CIES Masterclass on 05 July 2024 had witnessed engaging shares from industry leaders, sparking insightful discussions. Amitesh Sinha, Vice President & Head - Corporate Venture Capital & Spark ,Vedanta Group, outlined the Vedanta Spark initiative, focusing on KPIs for cost reduction, volume increase, and sustainable practices. Mr. Sinha highlighted their success in startup investments with a venture capital approach, integrating technological advancements into organizational DNA through a try-and-test methodology for long-term impact. Srivardhini K. Jha Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Chairperson, NSRCEL-IIM Bangalore discussed strategies for effective Corporate Startup Partnerships, emphasizing win-win collaborations and leveraging external knowledge. Ms. Jha covered methods for identifying and managing top-tier startups, and outlined four distinct demand-supply systems, highlighting their advantages. Kartik Kumar, R&D Director at Saint-Gobain Research India, highlighted Open Innovation as a catalyst for agility and speed, benefiting both startups and corporates. Dr. Kumar emphasized the role of KPIs and a culture of co-creation in fostering mutual growth and success. Confederation of Indian Industry Kris Gopalakrishnan Amitesh Sinha Srivardhini K. Jha Kartik Kumar Sujith Haridas Madhu Vasanthy Shweta Sanjay Lalwani Nishit Sharma Shanker Lanka Hariharan T Vaishnavi Reddy #CIICIESMasterclassforCSuiteExecutives #CorporateInnovation #Technology #Growth #LeadershipDevelopment

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the insightful webinar on Unlocking India's Investment Opportunities. We're thrilled by the positive feedback from the participants, as the webinar gave a bird's eye view of the current state of the Indian startup ecosystem, some excellent trends & key insights - 🚀 Positive Momentum: The Indian startup scene is brimming with positivity, especially from the enthusiastic support of venture capitalists. 💼 Global Ventures: Witnessing global venture capitalists setting up in India underscores the country's allure for investment and innovation. 💰 IPOs and Exits: The growing number of IPOs and successful exits reflects a maturing ecosystem, boosting investor confidence and driving further growth. 🌐 Diverse Startup Mix: It's inspiring to witness a vibrant mix of both B2B and B2C startups flourishing in India, showcasing the nation's diverse entrepreneurial landscape. Are you considering investing in the Indian market? Don't miss out on the upcoming IMPART Summit! Join us to explore exciting investment opportunities and connect with industry leaders. Register now at https://impartsummit.com 🚀💡 Sowmya Keshava Sunil Rao Tiah Goldstein @interwovenHQ Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Asian Community News #startupindia #Nasscom #InvestmentOpportunities #IMPARTSummit #IndianStartups #globalinvestors #VentureCapital #Indiamarkettrends #postelections2024

The union cabinet has approved the continuation of the (AIM) under NITI Aayog with an expanded scope and a budget of INR 2,750 Cr until March 2028👇 The initiative aims to strengthen India’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, focusing on job creation, improving startup success rates, and delivering better-quality outcomes. “With India at rank 39 on the Global Innovation Index and home to world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, the next phase of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM 2.0) is expected to further enhance India’s global competitiveness,” the government said in a statement. AIM 2.0 will also have several new programmes to address gaps in the startup ecosystem. 🔗To read the in-depth article, click here: https://4-2.co/3Z8JgKE #news #innovation #PMModi #startupecosystem

We’re happy to share that Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director TVS Capital Funds, will be delivering the keynote address at the 2nd event of the CII Masterclass Series on November 13, 2024. His presentation will focus on "Trends and Strategic Shifts in Indian Family Office Investments in Startups" providing insights into the evolving landscape of family offices in India. He will cover topics such as the rapid growth of family offices, their investment patterns compared to global counterparts, and the increasing emphasis on high-growth sectors. Gopal will also discuss the shift towards early-stage investments, the unique advantages of family office capital, and how recent policy reforms have enhanced their appeal. Furthermore, he will explore opportunities in Tier II and III cities and the expected rise in family office participation within the startup ecosystem. Additionally, Utpal Isser, Co-Founder, Managing Director & CEO of Sarvagram, will present "SarvaGram: A Startup Journey to Scale," sharing insights into his entrepreneurial journey, including how he developed his ideas, secured investment, and his vision for future growth. This session will offer valuable perspectives on how family offices are navigating an ever-changing investment environment. We look forward to your engagement in this important discussion. TVS Capital Funds, SarvaGram, CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Startups (CIES), Confideration of Indian Industry #FamilyOffice #IndianStartups #GrowthEquity #EconomicGrowth