Ministry of Education – AICTE Investor Network to be Inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi: Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, is set to inaugurate the Ministry of Education – AICTE Investor Network on January 31, 2024. The inauguration ceremony, scheduled to take place at Hotel The Lalit, New Delhi at 6 pm, will also have the presence of Shri Sanjay K. Murthy, Secretary, Higher Education, as the Guest of Honour.

The MoE – AICTE Investor Network, a collaborative initiative between AICTE and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), aims to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in the education sector. This groundbreaking network seeks to offer essential financial support, mentoring, and strategic guidance to early-stage startups led by students or faculty. Beyond government funding, the initiative encourages private investment in these startups and provides an exclusive platform for investors to connect and collaborate.

Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), stated, “MoE – AICTE Investor Network is meticulously designed to connect investors with innovative minds in our Higher Education Institutions to establish meaningful connections and collaboration in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, leading the path towards Viksit Bharat @2047.”

Dr. Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman, AICTE, emphasized, “This collaboration of innovators and investors will further fuel innovation and entrepreneurship, nurture talent, and catalyze socio-economic development. It is about investing not just in institutions but in ideas; not just in the present but in the promise of tomorrow.”

The launch event will witness the participation of 50 investors and industry leaders from diverse sectors. The interactive session with the Union Minister will provide an opportunity to exchange visionary ideas and gain valuable insights into the future of education, technology, and innovation.

The MoE – AICTE Investor Network aims to bridge the gap between investors and transformative educational initiatives, fostering collaboration for the advancement of education and technology. This initiative marks a significant step towards realizing the Ministry’s vision of creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship.