HT Bureau
Guwahati, May 20: OPPO India announced its collaboration with Microsoft for Startups to launch the 2nd edition of the OPPO Elevate program to empower start-ups in the country. Through this program, OPPO aims to accelerate the overall innovation culture in India and mentor startups who have the potential to bring the next big technological change in the industry.
Starting May 19, startups across “Accessible Technology” and “Digital Health” will be able to apply for the India edition of the program. These proposals will be 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.
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The top ten selected start-ups will get a chance to present their proposals to the jury in an event in August 2022. Further, these ten start-ups will also be entitled to a 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 who will be entering the global Innovation Accelerator Program. As part of the Elevate program, all participants will be 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 as well as access to the world-class developer and productivity tools.
Commenting on this initiative, Tasleem Arif, vice president, and R&D head, OPPO India, said, “At OPPO, we believe in developing solutions which bring optimism and inspiration against the challenges and uncertainties, aligned with our brand proposition of Inspiration Ahead. We have been leading virtuous innovation in the country through the years and the elevate program opens doors for the new age innovators to contribute to the same. The OPPO Elevate program has seen momentous success since its inception and with the second edition, we aim to build the innovation in health and accessibility and highlight Indian innovation on a global platform.”
Madhurima Agarwal, country head – Microsoft for Startups, India said, “Startups are reimagining both widening and deepening of tech impact through their innovations in the areas of accessibility and healthcare. The collaboration between OPPO India and Microsoft for Startups extends our commitment to boosting the innovation and entrepreneurial energy of startups in the country. Through this program, we hope to help startups truly scale the impact of digital innovation with the combined resources of both organisations.”
