Empowering Innovation and Entrepreneurship: apna.co Partners with IIM Sambalpur

India’s leading professional networking platform, apna.co, has recently announced a strategic partnership with the esteemed Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur. This collaboration is aimed at fostering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship through a series of joint projects. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was formalized during the 100 Cube Startup Conclave hosted by IIM Sambalpur in the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Union Minister for Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan.

The partnership between apna.co and IIM Sambalpur will explore various innovation and research domains, including textiles, arts & culture, agriculture, healthcare, financial & digital inclusivity, tribal entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Together, they will focus on industries such as technological research and development, sustainable solutions, FMCG, logistics, and digital marketing. By leveraging their ties with alumni networks, industry associations, and government agencies, they aim to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship.

Nirmit Parikh, CEO & Founder of apna, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing the pivotal role of cooperation in driving innovation and growth in today’s business landscape. Similarly, Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, conveyed his enthusiasm, stating that the partnership will contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster collaborative efforts towards ecosystem development.

With a shared commitment to empower professionals and foster socio-economic growth, this partnership seeks to leverage expertise and resources to craft impactful initiatives benefiting the wider community. As the MOU signing took place during the 100 Cube Startup Conclave, it underscores the significant role of the collaboration in nurturing India’s startup ecosystem.

Unified in their mission to drive innovation, research, and entrepreneurship for the betterment of society, apna.co and IIM Sambalpur envision a future where startups and entrepreneurs thrive in a nurturing and supportive ecosystem. By combining their expertise and resources, they are determined to spearhead initiatives that foster sustainable growth and drive positive change within the industry.