PM Modi to Address Startup Founders in 'Silicon Valley'

BANGALORE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address founders of startups, entrepreneurs and technology leaders in Silicon Valley on September 27 during his visit to the United States.

"The day-long event on the side of the prime minister's visit to the Silicon Valley, will highlight the Indian innovation capabilities of 30 startups across diverse sectors in the country," IT industry representative body Nasscom said in a statement.

To be hosted by Nasscom in partnership with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) and the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad's (IIM-A) business incubator Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), the 'India-U.S. Startup Konnect 2015' will showcase the strengths of India's startup ecosystem.

"Before Modi's address to the gathering, we will sign an agreement with TiE Silicon Valley to facilitate a startup exchange and collaboration programme," Nasscom President R Chandrashekhar said in the statement.

CIIE will also sign an agreement with corporates and academic partners in the U.S., to jointly build and scale-up disruptive innovations for India through financial aid and collaboration.

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