NASSCOM said it aims to create growth opportunities for local IT entrepreneurs in West Bengal.
It was stated in an annual gathering of product and associated services entrepreneurs, VCs, academicians, angel investors, CIOs and analysts in its East edition of the NASSCOM Product Conclave (NPC) in Kolkata.
NASSCOM said it has been constantly working towards building a strong business ecosystem in West Bengal and supporting IT companies from the region.
In connection with that, the association had also partnered with the Government of West Bengal and the Information Technology and Electronics Department of the Government of West Bengal to open its start-up warehouse in Kolkata.
The facility will provide affordable co-working space conveniently located in the centre of the city, thereby establishing Kolkata as an emerging destination of global businesses and start-ups.
NASSCOM Chairman CP Gurnani said the association is pleased with the support it received from the government and the enthusiastic participation of entrepreneurs at the conclave.
The event was organised with support from Department of IT and Electronics, Government of West Bengal and its nodal agency WEBEL (West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited),
The full-day conclave focused on how technology can be leveraged to drive business growth and build an ecosystem of sustainable growth for start-ups.
Further, there was also participation from CIOs of various industry sectors like Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Financial Services and Real Estate.
