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60 entrepreneurs will be selected from over 250 applicants in a transparent fashion, based on the evaluation criteria decided by the government and Cornell University.
MUMBAI: The government of Maharashtra has partnered with New York-based Cornell University to launch a social impact accelerator program for marginalised entrepreneurs.
The industries department government of Maharashtra has confirmed the establishment of an incubation centre (business accelerator) for three academic years on an experimental basis to train 60 entrepreneurs. The candidates will be fully sponsored by the Maharashtra government and will be awarded a certificate from Cornell for successful completion.
Announcing the launch of the business accelerator centre Cornell Maha 60, Development Commissioner (Industries) Government of Maharashtra Harshadeep Kamble spoke about the importance of business mentorship and international exposure to budding entrepreneurs. “Cornell Maha 60 is designed to bridge the gap between their existing entrepreneurial skills and the demands of the contemporary start-up ecosystem. The budding young entrepreneurs of Maharashtra have tremendous potential and talent. This is a very special business accelerator programme, first of its kind in India and first for Cornell University outside US. This Cornell Maha 60 platform will help nurture innovation, lateral thinking and future-ready business skills to build the next generation of entrepreneurs in Maharashtra and inspire many others to follow,” Kamble said.