Tamil Nadu Startup Summit to be held on April 24
The summit will bring together leading voices from the government, industry, academia and the startup ecosystem. The day-long event aims at fostering innovation, driving investment and empowering startups across the State and beyond.
Several dignitaries will take part in the summit. This includes C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice-Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, AR Unnikrishnan, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council and Managing Director, Saint-Gobain India Private Limited (Glass Group), and Sivarajah Ramanathan, Mission Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission.
The event will begin with a keynote address by Atul Anand, Additional Chief Secretary, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The summit will conclude with a valedictory address by T. M. Anbarasan, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board.
The summit will cover a range of topics, including building a Diverse Startup Ecosystem with a focus on inclusion and gender equality, Harnessing Innovation: Tamil Nadu's Role in the Global Startup Ecosystem, nurturing Entrepreneurship in South Tamil Nadu, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity and a deep dive into HealthTech innovations.
With participation from startup founders, investors, educators, policymakers, and thought leaders, the summit will serve as a prelude to the upcoming Global Startup Summit being planned by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Retail GPT is the Phygital commerce partner, Tally is the technology partner, CII is the strategic partner, ITC Mangaldeep is the fragrance partner and Puthiya Thalaimurai is the TV partner. To watch the event live, visit https://newsth.live/SUSPA or scan the QR code.
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