Apna Teams up with IIM Sambalpur to Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship

India’s premier employment and professional networking platform, apna.co, recently announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the two organizations is aimed at promoting innovation, research, and entrepreneurship through collaborative projects and initiatives.

The MOU signing occurred during the 100 Cube Startup Conclave hosted by IIM Sambalpur and was officially signed in the presence of the Honorable Union Minister for Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. This partnership between apna.co and IIM Sambalpur aims to explore various areas of innovation and research, including textiles, arts & culture, agriculture, healthcare, financial & digital inclusivity, tribal entrepreneurship, and sustainability, among others.

With a joint focus on industries such as technological research and development, sustainable solutions, FMCG, logistics, and digital marketing, the collaboration seeks to utilize partnerships with alumni networks, industry associations, and government agencies to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship within the startup ecosystem. The primary objective of this partnership is to promote sustainable business practices and inclusive growth.

Nirmit Parikh, CEO & Founder of apna, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in driving innovation and growth. He also highlighted their commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and driving positive change in the industry. Similarly, Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, shared his enthusiasm and emphasized the partnership’s role as a catalyst for the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In alignment with apna’s mission to empower professionals and drive socio-economic growth, this collaboration with IIM Sambalpur aims to utilize expertise and resources to develop impactful initiatives benefiting the wider community. The MOU signing took place during the 100 Cube Startup Conclave organized by IIM Sambalpur, highlighting the significance of the collaboration in nurturing India’s startup ecosystem.

As apna and IIM Sambalpur join forces in this endeavor, they are dedicated to promoting innovation, research, and entrepreneurship for the betterment of society. Together, they envision a future where startups and entrepreneurs thrive in a nurturing and supportive ecosystem. By combining expertise and resources, they aim to lead impactful initiatives promoting sustainable growth and driving positive change within the industry.

About apna.co:
Established in 2019, apna.co is India’s largest employment and professional networking platform dedicated to helping India’s emerging workforce access unique professional networking and skilling opportunities. With more than 51 million users in 600+ cities and an ever-growing number of 500,000 recruiters across SMBs and enterprises who trust the platform, apna.co is committed to enabling livelihoods for billions in India.

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