India startup ecosystem to get a boost from Dubai Silicon Oasis
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 11:17 IST
As they signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to support the startup ecosystem in both countries India Innovation Hub and Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) joined hands.
Unicorns from India will be brought to Dubai, as part of the engagement, where DSO will host ‘Elevate’ sessions, a flagship investor pitching series of the India Innovation Hub.
Alongside other senior officials from both parties, he event was attended by Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India in Dubai and Deputy Commissioner-General for India at Expo 2020 Dubai; Dubai Silicon Oasis and Ghanim Al Falasi, Senior Vice President of Technology and Entrepreneurship, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dr Juma Al Matrooshi, Director General, Dubai Silicon Oasis.
"India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem with over 40 Indian start-ups joining the Unicorn Club in 2021.”This success is a testament to our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant and self-confident India,” said Dr Puri.
"The UAE has an immense focus on supporting innovation and attracting global talent. We will engage some of the key Indian startups to come and use Dubai as a base for their global expansion. Going ahead, India and the UAE will work closely to foster innovation as well as nurturing new talent," stated Dr Puri.
Dr Matrooshi said: "We are delighted to expand our collaboration with the India Innovation Hub, following a delegation’s visit to DSO and Dtec earlier this year and a mutual commitment to support tech-focused startups in both countries."
"The UAE and India recognize the key role of startups and SMEs in the nations’ economies and are keen to support their establishment and development. In line with the goals of the National Entrepreneurship Agenda, to transform the UAE into The Entrepreneurial Nation and become home to 20 unicorns by 2031, DSO is partnering with the India Innovation Hub to host the Elevate pitch series and welcome promising Indian entrepreneurs looking to expand their operations," he added.
Sujeet said the 50 startups that showcased their work are truly promising, and the ecosystem is very welcoming and supporting. "This is a key platform for them to pitch their ideas, attract investments, network with like-minded individuals, and get constructive feedback that will help them further develop their offerings. I urge the entrepreneurs to keep up their hard work and focus on the prize," he noted.
Unicorns from India will be brought to Dubai, as part of the engagement, where DSO will host ‘Elevate’ sessions, a flagship investor pitching series of the India Innovation Hub.
Alongside other senior officials from both parties, he event was attended by Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India in Dubai and Deputy Commissioner-General for India at Expo 2020 Dubai; Dubai Silicon Oasis and Ghanim Al Falasi, Senior Vice President of Technology and Entrepreneurship, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dr Juma Al Matrooshi, Director General, Dubai Silicon Oasis.
"India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem with over 40 Indian start-ups joining the Unicorn Club in 2021.”This success is a testament to our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant and self-confident India,” said Dr Puri.
"The UAE has an immense focus on supporting innovation and attracting global talent. We will engage some of the key Indian startups to come and use Dubai as a base for their global expansion. Going ahead, India and the UAE will work closely to foster innovation as well as nurturing new talent," stated Dr Puri.
Dr Matrooshi said: "We are delighted to expand our collaboration with the India Innovation Hub, following a delegation’s visit to DSO and Dtec earlier this year and a mutual commitment to support tech-focused startups in both countries."
"The UAE and India recognize the key role of startups and SMEs in the nations’ economies and are keen to support their establishment and development. In line with the goals of the National Entrepreneurship Agenda, to transform the UAE into The Entrepreneurial Nation and become home to 20 unicorns by 2031, DSO is partnering with the India Innovation Hub to host the Elevate pitch series and welcome promising Indian entrepreneurs looking to expand their operations," he added.
Sujeet said the 50 startups that showcased their work are truly promising, and the ecosystem is very welcoming and supporting. "This is a key platform for them to pitch their ideas, attract investments, network with like-minded individuals, and get constructive feedback that will help them further develop their offerings. I urge the entrepreneurs to keep up their hard work and focus on the prize," he noted.
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