Partnerships

ACIR, under the Nexus initiative by the U.S. Embassy in India, established Nexus as a
central hub for collaboration among entrepreneurs, government agencies, and industry players. Nexus Incubator offers
startups access to networks, mentorship,
and funding opportunities, resulting in over
206 graduated startups securing significant funding and creating hundreds of jobs. Its success led Nexus to advise Indian states on incubation programs and influence national startup policies.

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
(IIT Kanpur) was set up by the Government
of India in 1959. They are recognized for their dedication to provide excellent education and conducting pioneering research. Their focus
is on setting standards in academic quality
and research leadership with a concentration
on technological innovation that has mainly substantially contributed to India’s scientific
and technological advancement.

Pusa Krishi under the Ministry of Agriculture
and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India is one well-known agriculture innovation hub. It provides technology solutions as well as an extensive network that helps entrepreneurs
and innovators who want improved agricultural productivity besides gaining access to markets. They also promote innovation, impacting lives by advancing sustainable and profitable agriculture.

ICICI was established in 1955 through the joint ownership involving World Bank, Government
of India and Indian industry representatives.
The main objective was to provide long-term and medium-term project of the finance for supporting the growth of Indian enterprises necessary for economic development
through strategic financial investment.