West Bengal based CoE to train MSMEs, Startups for Industry 4.0 & 3D printing

Kolkata, June 24 (KNN) The Webel-Fujisoft-Vara CoE ,setup by the Department of IT and Electronics and the MSME Directorate, West Bengal aims to providing MSMEs and startups access to technology to boost their productivity.

The Centre of Excellence’s (CoE) purpose is to bridge the gap between the industry and academia, improve the product quality and foster innovation, harnessing the full scope of the technologies.

The Centre will offer training on four technologies of Industry 4.0, namely data science, cybersecurity, embedded systems/ IoT, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).

The State-run CoE promises to offer services such as Incubator for driving innovation and new businesses, Research on areas of interest for both industry and academia, consulting services for MSMEs to improve their efficiency.

Dr Rashmi Sharma, Head - Webel Fujisoft Vara Centre of Excellence (CoE) said, “Manufacturing today is cutting edge and requires a high level of skill. Though India depends heavily on its service sector for growth, the manufacturing sector needs to play a significant role in the Indian economy.”

Start-ups spawned by the CoE will have access to leadership, management and technology consulting services as well as access to funding.  (KNN Bureau)