SIIC of IIT-K signs pact with Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Ltd

KANPUR: IIT-Kanpur’s technology business incubator, the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), has signed a CSR agreement with Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, one of the seven new Defence PSUs formed by converting the Ordnance Factory Board into fully government-owned enterprises.
The agreement was signed on Monday at the Ordnance Factory Kanpur in presence of dignitaries from SIIC, IIT Kanpur and Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AW&EIL).
Prof Ankush Sharma, professor-in-charge, Innovation and Incubation, IIT Kanpur and Rajesh Choudhary, chairman and managing director, AW&EIL, Ordnance Factory were the signing authorities for this agreement exchange. Other dignitaries--Piyush Mishra, chief operating and financial officer, SIIC, IIT Kanpur, Yogi Srivastava, GM and company secretary, SIIC, IIT Kanpur and Akhilesh Kumar Maurya, director of operations, AW&EIL, Biswajit Pradhan, director, human resources, AW&EIL, Manish Kumar Singh, company secretary, AW&EIL were also present during the signing of the agreement.
The partnership between SIIC and AW&EIL aims to provide financial support to the startup ecosystem and promote incubation of new technology, knowledge, and innovation-based startups at IIT Kanpur under the CSR policy of AW&EIL, Ordnance Factory. The expected outcome of this partnership is the overall growth and progress of the country, as the startups that emerge from this cooperation are likely to contribute significantly to the economy and society in general.
Speaking on the collaboration, Prof. Ankush Sharma, Ppofessor–in–charge, SIIC, IIT Kanpur, said, "The partnership between SIIC and AW&EIL is expected to produce a powerful synergistic effect that draws on the expertise and resources of both organizations to nurture startups focused on cutting-edge technology at IIT Kanpur”.
“Through the provision of comprehensive financial and infrastructural support, this partnership aims to drive the growth of high-potential startups that prioritize innovation and stimulate economic growth. The anticipated outcome of this collaboration is to establish a dynamic startup ecosystem that promotes revolutionary research and development, generates employment opportunities, and positions India as a leading innovator on the global stage", Prof Sharma said.