STPI 2.0 to focus on promoting start-ups

The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), which has played a key role in the development of IT industry in the country, is now in its 2.0 version where it has assumed the additional task of promoting start-ups. Interestingly, in its new version, the STPI would equally focus on developing start-ups in tier-II cities.

“We are going to leverage our unique position to tap our connections and goodwill, which is something not available to any other organisation, in the IT industry,” said STPI Director-General Omkar Rai.

It is in the process of ‘soft-launching’ Centres of Excellence in top cities to handhold start-ups with the active participation from industry associations, academic institutions, investors and other stakeholders.