G20 countries to work for common platform for startups
A Startup20 Engagement Group has been initiated under India’s G20 Presidency with the aim to create a global narrative for supporting startups and enabling synergies between startups, corporates, investors, innovation agencies and other key ecosystem stakeholders.
The engagement group comprises of three taskforces, namely Foundation and Alliance, Finance, and Inclusion and Sustainability, where delegates will come together to discuss efficient policy frameworks to promote scaling up of startups in the G20 nations, NITI Aayog said on 31 Jan 2023 at the conclusion of the Startup20 inception meeting held for two days from 28 Jan 2023.
The meeting aspires to kickstart a series of events to create a global narrative for supporting startups and enabling synergies between startups, corporates, investors, innovation agencies and other key ecosystem stakeholders.
“The primary objective is to harmonize the global startup ecosystem through a collaborative and forward-looking approach,” said NITI Aayog on concluding the meeting in Hyderabad, one of India’s leading technology hubs.
The Group’s purpose is to provide a common platform for startups from G20 member countries to come together to develop actionable guidance in the form of building of enabler’s capacities, identification of funding gaps, enhancement of employment opportunities, achievement of SDG targets and climate resilience, and growth of an inclusive ecosystem. fiinews.com
