Once their startup dream becomes a reality, everyone wants to be on the list of Unicorns. There are 12 startups on the state’s top list when it comes to Microsoft’s help plan in various states to help support startups on their journey. The Highway to a Hundred Unicorns is a program jointly organized by the Kerala Startup Mission and Microsoft.
The startup environment in Kerala is promising opines Microsoft
Usually, 10 startups will be selected for this project, But the ventures in Kerala are very promising, said Country Head, Microsoft for Startups Latika S Pai. That’s why we have titled the Kerala leg ‘Emerge X’ instead of ‘Emerge 10 and selected 12 startups, she added. Latika also said that Microsoft has brought in experts to advise startups on how to enter and establish markets in the country and outside
Microsoft Project will Benefit Kerala
The Kerala model startup ecosystem in which entrepreneurship is promoted from school level is not just concentrating on cities alone. IT Secretary M. Sivasankar IAS opined that alliance with Microsoft will help in promoting acceleration activities focusing on technologies. He added that although the start-up activities, Kerala have gone a long way, there is no need for thematic acceleration. “Microsoft came to Kerala at the right time and Microsoft’s cooperation will serve as the roof.” He added that there are a number of initiatives in the state based on built-in intelligence and space technology.
Growth of Kerala Startups in 5 Steps
KSUM CEO Dr. Krishna Kumar said that startups in Kerala are growing in five phases. Saji Gopinath said. Startups go through innovative ideas, infrastructure, incubation, investment mobilization and long-term growth plans, said Saji Gopinath He also pointed out that Microsoft’s cooperation could be derived from each sector. Dr. Saji Gopinath said, “After a long process, Microsoft has selected 12 startups from Kerala.
Microsoft to Opens the window of possibilities for Startups
Selected startups will receive guidance, marketing and funding connectivity and industry connectivity through Microsoft’s program to reach the international market. More than 200 startups participated in the event. Through this program, Microsoft aims to promote startups in tier 11 cities and take their ideas to global markets. Microsoft is coming to Kerala after the events in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The Highway to a Hundred Unicorns program is part of the Microsoft-Microsoft-for-Startup project.
