ENA Sectors 2025-02-10 15:52:45 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 10 (KNN)</strong> The Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) announced the launch of its 'Ignite Start-ups Mentoring Program on Thursday, in New Delhi.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative aims to support Indian tech start-ups through mentorship and international exposure opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The program represents a collaboration between ESC and Marwari Catalysts (MCats), with MCats' Founder and CEO Sushil Sharma appointed as Chief Mentor for both the start-up program and the upcoming Start-up Pavilion at INDIASOFT 2025.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">MCats has committed Rs 35 million in funding to support 10 to 12 selected technology start-ups through the program.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">ESC Chairman Veer Sagar emphasized the program's potential to strengthen India's start-up ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Selected start-ups will receive exhibition space at the MCats Pavilion during the 25th Silver Jubilee Edition of INDIASOFT 2025, scheduled for March 19-21 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event is expected to attract more than 700 international buyers fr0m over 70 countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The program includes networking events, pitching sessions, and mentoring workshops. Participants will also receive 'Tools to Scale' credits valued at USD 500,000 for services fr0m technology companies including Google, IBM, Zoho, and AWS.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">ESC Executive Director Gurmeet Singh indicated plans to continue and expand the program, with the goal of increasing the number of start-ups in India and helping existing ones achieve unicorn status.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Singh highlighted that international exposure through the program will help participating start-ups access global markets, attract international capital, and develop their talent pools.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative represents part of ESC's broader strategy to enhance India's position in the global technology sector.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41005 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/electronics-and-computer-software-export-promotion-council-launches-ignite-start-ups-mentoring-program 2025-02-10 15:52:45 knnindia.co.in