KSUM to launch Startup Commons platform to offer technical and business support to entrepreneurs

Kochi, Dec 3 (KNN) The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is all set to roll out the Startup Commons platform to provide technical and business support to startups.

As per reports, the platform will serve as a unique one-stop-shop platform for agencies and individuals offering support services including business support, technical support, business promotion, investment support, and launchpad partner to start-ups.

KSUM will likely invite Expression of Interest this month from individuals and agencies willing to work with start-ups. The programme will be rolled out by February.

“Initially, we will list the various service providers from lawyers and HR professionals to marketing consultants and content creators under the Startup Commons. The idea is to eventually turn it into an online platform to be rated by the users,” said Anoop P. Ambika, Chief Executive Officer, of KSUM.

The possibility of offering services under Startup Commons free of cost during the first year of the start-up is also being considered.

“We have often come across complaints about the dearth of quality and viable vendors for assisting start-ups. Startup Commons, among other things, proposes to bridge this gap. It may also eventually help create a service economy around the start-up ecosystem, thus generating jobs,” he said.

The Kerala government in recent times has been rolling out various initiatives for the startups in the state to develop and expand. (KNN Bureau)