Tata Communications supports CIIE and IIM-A's iAccelerator Program
Tata Communications has announced its support of iAccelerator, a start-up incubation program that provides Indian technology entrepreneurs access to mentoring, infrastructure and investment support to kick start their businesses. iAccelerator is the flagship program of the Center for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIM, Ahmedabad.
Tata Communications' senior executives will mentor the entrepreneurs to launch their ideas. In addition, Accelerator participants will also have access to the company's leading cloud, connectivity and collaboration tools necessary to succeed in a global business community.
Pranay Gupta, Joint CEO, Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), said, "In today's globally connected environment, it was important to support our finalists with reliable and sophisticated cloud, global connectivity and collaboration tools which is why there was no question in our mind that Tata Communications should be part of the iAccelerator program this year. We are looking forward to seeing how the start-ups make use of their access to this world-class infrastructure to further their businesses and achieve economies of scale."
Srinivasa Addepalli, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Strategy, Tata Communications, said, "Investing in talent and our communities is a core pillar of our business philosophy. The importance start-ups play in driving economic regeneration and innovation is unquestionable. Tata Communications is excited to work with these rising stars to help them reach their full potential."
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