Microsoft partners with WE Hub to help women entrepreneurs
Representational Image HYDERABAD: In a bid to encourage more women to innovate and build careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), tech giant Microsoft on Friday said it has entered into a partnership with Women Entrepreneurs Hub (WE Hub) to help women entrepreneurs and technologists in the region by providing them opportunities to learn, network and access facilities and infrastructure at Microsoft Garage.
This partnership will focus on designing and execution of learning activities and tools that will enable women to innovate and encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM, the release added.
Commenting on the partnership, Deepthi Ravula, CEO, WE Hub said, "Digital technology is changing the lives of Indians across every section of society. Working with global technology leaders such as Microsoft has enabled us bring a platform meant for growth to the doorstep of women in Telangana."
Jayesh Ranjan, principal secretary, ITE&C department, Telangana, said, "This initiative will encourage women to actively engage in science and technology and contribute to the field not just with the state but also the nation."
"As our engagement with technology increases, we will require more talent with advanced skillsets that are very different from what exist now. Empowering women to actively be part of this transformation is integral to the skilling revolution taking root in India. With the right technology infrastructure, institutional support, exposure and training, we can help them shape and build the India of tomorrow," said Reena Dayal Yadav, director, Garage India, Microsoft.
This partnership will focus on designing and execution of learning activities and tools that will enable women to innovate and encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM, the release added.
Commenting on the partnership, Deepthi Ravula, CEO, WE Hub said, "Digital technology is changing the lives of Indians across every section of society. Working with global technology leaders such as Microsoft has enabled us bring a platform meant for growth to the doorstep of women in Telangana."
Jayesh Ranjan, principal secretary, ITE&C department, Telangana, said, "This initiative will encourage women to actively engage in science and technology and contribute to the field not just with the state but also the nation."
"As our engagement with technology increases, we will require more talent with advanced skillsets that are very different from what exist now. Empowering women to actively be part of this transformation is integral to the skilling revolution taking root in India. With the right technology infrastructure, institutional support, exposure and training, we can help them shape and build the India of tomorrow," said Reena Dayal Yadav, director, Garage India, Microsoft.
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