Write a short note on –

Q.10 Write a short note on –

A. Start-up Village

B. Indian Angel Network (IAN)

निम्न पर संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए –

A. स्टार्ट-अप विलेज

B. इंडियन एंजल नेटवर्क (आईएएन)

Ans.

A. Start-up Village :

• Introduction and Establishment:
  • Start-up Village is a not-for-profit business incubator established in April 2012 in Kochi, Kerala.
  • It is a public-private partnership (PPP) initiative operated by the Government of Kerala.
• Goals and Objectives:
  • The government has allocated ₹100 crore for Start-up Village.
  • Its goal is to incubate over 1,000 start-ups within 10 years.
• Special Incentives for Student Entrepreneurs:
  • Student entrepreneurs enjoy special benefits such as:
    • Attendance relaxation in college
    • Grace marks
    • Tax exemption for businesses incubated within the premises of Start-up Village
• Significance:
  • Start-up Village plays a vital role in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • It provides technical and financial support to budding entrepreneurs, fostering the growth of new ventures.

B. Indian Angel Network (IAN)

The Indian Angel Network (IAN) was founded in 2006. It is a unique platform that brings together successful entrepreneurs and CEOs from India and around the world who invest in start-ups and early-stage ventures.

• Focus Areas:
  • IAN is an equity-based business incubator that prioritizes start-ups in the following areas:
    • Healthcare
    • Gaming and animation
    • Cloud computing
    • Retail
    • Mobile Value-Added Services (VAS)
    • Media and entertainment
    • Clean technology and education
• Government Support:
  • IAN is supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) of the Government of India.
• Financial Support:
  • It assists start-ups in securing seed funding and pre-angel funding.
  • IAN has a tie-up with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for financial support.
• Key Activities:
  • IAN organizes various activities, including:
    • Open Saturday: A platform for start-ups to interact with investors.
    • Angel Investors’ Meet: Facilitates connections between potential investors and start-ups.
    • Workshops: Provides training to budding entrepreneurs.
• Significance:
  • IAN strengthens the start-up ecosystem by offering financial assistance, mentorship, and strategic alliances.

Source: NIOS : Module 5 : Chapter 16 : LINK

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