- Pune has the potential to become the innovation capital of India
- Special focus on Women’s entrepreneurship
PUNE: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Pune Chapter has been awarded the Best Chapter Award in Category B at the TiE Global Charter Members program held in Rio de Janeiro. TiE Pune is a not-for-profit venture fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding, and incubation. The winners were selected from TiE chapters of 61 cities across 14 countries.
TiE Pune has 71 Charter Members and a vibrant ecosystem that is the work of charter members. The Pune chapter started in 2007 and has been fostering entrepreneurship through various programs designed to cater to almost every segment and line of business. Every year, TiE Pune through its various programs impacts nearly 5000 entrepreneurs.
Vineet Patni, President Pune chapter, said, “This award is a feather in the cap for all our Charter Members who have worked tirelessly over the years to give back and support entrepreneurs, it is just the beginning. We are committed to making Pune a city of choice for entrepreneurs and continue to position Pune as the innovation capital of India.“
Vivek Gupta, Chair of Public Relations and Charter Member at TiE Pune, said that TiE Pune has been carrying out multiple activities and initiatives to encourage young entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs from smaller towns, and collaborating with other chapters worldwide to help new entrepreneurs learn, grow and scale up. The recent award is a testimony to our commitment to contributing to the startup ecosystem in Pune and Maharashtra.
Pune has the potential to become the innovation capital of India. With a well-established startup ecosystem, talent pool, growing culture of innovation in educational institutes and companies, continuing infrastructure upgrades, world-class organizations and companies providing solutions to the world, Pune has the potential to become the innovation capital of India according to Mr. Vineet Patni, President TiE Pune.
TiE Pune has been running various programs for women entrepreneurs to enable them to build their own businesses and create more jobs. TiE women’s global pitch competition Pune round will be held in August to help showcase their innovative business ideas and gain valuable exposure to investors, industry experts, and mentors. Women in Entrepreneurship is not only gaining momentum, but they are also excelling in almost every domain and building business faster.
 Pune Chapter has been awarded the Best Chapter Award in Category B at the TiE Global Charter Members program held in Rio de Janeiro. TiE Pune is a not-for-profit venture fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding, and incubation. The winners were selected from TiE chapters of 61 cities across 14 countries.){kind=link}