ASCI, T-Hub tie up to support tech startups

Hyderabad: The Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad, and City-based innovation ecosystem enabler T-Hub on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work towards a long-term mechanism to promote cooperation in the innovation ecosystem, support technology driven startups and create a holistic ecosystem for advancements in innovation in the country.

The MoU valid for one year was signed by Dr Nirmalya Bagchi, Director General (i/c), ASCI, and M Srinivas Rao, CEO, T-Hub. Officials from both the organisations were present during the event.

ASCI said that under the collaboration the areas of cooperation include Entrepreneurial Training and Capacity Building, Innovation Challenges and Hackathons, Incubation and Acceleration Programmes, Joint Conferences and Workshops, Mentorship and Networking.

Elaborating further the autonomous institution said, ASCI and T-Hub will work together on designing and delivering training programmes, workshops, and capacity building initiatives aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge of government officials, administrators, and aspiring entrepreneurs.