Startup Academia Alliance Programme Launched To Promote Entrepreneurship

The programme aims to reduce the gap between scientific research and its industrial applications 133 applications were received from startups, of which 43 were selected. The startups were shortlisted by institutes on the basis of operational areas and technological relevance. Startup India has launched Startup Academia Alliance Programme for academic scholars and startups, aimed at bridging scientific research and its industrial applications gap, and increase the efficacy of technologies for wide impact. “The Startup Academia Alliance aims to reduce the gap between scientific research and its industrial applications in order to increase the efficacy of these technologies and to widen their impact,” the ministry of commerce and industry said in a statement. The Startup Academia Alliance programme by Startup India aims to fulfill the government’s mission to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country. It focuses on simplification, handling, funding support, incentives, industry-academia partnership, and incubation for startups.