Microsoft for Startups will launch the 2nd edition of the OPPO Elevate program to empower startups within the country. Through this program, OPPO aims to accelerate the innovation culture in India and mentor startups that have the potential to bring the following big technological change within the industry.
Starting May 19th, startups across “Accessible Technology” and “Digital Health” are going to be ready to apply for the India edition of the program. These proposals are reviewed by an esteemed jury of experts, led by Tasleem Arif, VP and R&D Head, OPPO India, Madhurima Agarwal, Country Head-India, and Microsoft for startup among others.
The top ten selected startups will get an opportunity to present their proposals to the jury in an occurrence in August 2022. Further, these ten startups will be entitled to collaboration with OPPO for applicable technical discussion and access to R&D facilities (Labs, spaces, Mobile devices) on mutually agreed terms and schedules. The India jury will select 3 startups that are going to be entering the worldwide Innovation Accelerator Program.
As a part of the Elevate program, all participants are invited to Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub and eligible startups can receive up to USD150K worth of Azure credits, mentoring, and guidance from business and technical experts likewise as access to the world-class developer and productivity tools. Commenting on this initiative, Mr. Tasleem Arif, vp, and R&D Head, OPPO India, said, “At OPPO, we believe developing solutions which bring optimism and inspiration against the challenges and uncertainties, aligned with our brand proposition of Inspiration Ahead.
We’ve got been leading virtuous innovation within the country through the years and also the elevate program opens doors for the new age innovators to contribute to the identical. The OPPO Elevate program has seen momentous success since its inception and with the second edition, we aim to create the innovation in health and accessibility and highlight Indian innovation on a worldwide platform.” OPPO Elevate will help the brand harness the ability of innovation by extending a palatial platform for start-ups to collaborate.
Through a strong partnership, the OPPO Elevate program will help young startups with some remarkably interesting ideas to enter a fast-growing ecosystem of innovation. The brand introduced OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator program which aims to bring innovative solutions to life and make a stronger future together. The program aims to encourage all technology innovators to unravel a number of the foremost pressing issues facing humanity even amid times of uncertainty.
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