SME Times News Bureau | 03 Sep, 2015
Ernst and Young (EY) has joined hands with the state-owned Startup Mission in
a first of its kind Business and Technology Accelerator programme for
startups in the state.
The professional services organisation
will provide techical support to the programme located at KINFRA Film
and Video Park in the state capital, in which selected startups will get
six-month training on business sophistication and skill enhancement.
The
programme would encompass mentorship support in all areas of business
and technology, including business strategy, besides helping
entrepreneurs to network with industry captains and investors.
"The
accelerator aims to overcome the constraints faced by young
entrepreneurs in their business procedures," said Startup Mission CEO
Jayasankar Prasad.
Interested companies can post their applications online at www.startupmission.kerala.gov.
At
the end of the programme, a mentorship plan comprising both technology
and business for the selected companies will be drawn up. This will then
be shared with the entrepreneurs for mutual agreement.