Boeing’s BUILD Program Sparks Innovation Wave Across Indian Universities
Boeing’s BUILD program celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of Indian universities, crowning seven visionary teams for their innovative contributions to aerospace, defense, and technology sectors. With a record number of submissions, the program highlights the burgeoning innovation landscape in India. Winners, including Abyom SpaceTech and Defence Pvt. Ltd. and Green Aero Propulsion Pvt. Ltd., will receive significant financial support to develop their projects further. Through strategic partnerships with leading Indian incubators, Boeing continues to empower aspiring entrepreneurs, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The BUILD program stands as a testament to Boeing’s commitment to driving progress and nurturing talent in India’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.
Incubez Launches Groundbreaking OTT Platform to Empower Startups in Hyderabad
Incubez, a pioneering OTT platform for startups, made its grand debut in Hyderabad, promising to revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape. With a star-studded launch event attended by industry leaders and startup enthusiasts, the platform aims to provide invaluable support and insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Incubez seeks to address visibility challenges and foster a vibrant startup community by offering a comprehensive wisdom repository. With visionary leadership and a commitment to authenticity, Incubez is poised to become a beacon of guidance and inspiration for individuals navigating the dynamic world of startups.
Google Offers 300 Percent Salary Hike to Retain Employee Eyeing AI Startup Role
In a recent revelation on the Big Technology Podcast, Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, shed light on the fierce competition for talent in the tech industry, specifically highlighting Google’s extraordinary efforts to retain its employees. Srinivas recounted a remarkable instance where Google offered a staggering 300 percent salary increase to dissuade an employee from joining Perplexity AI. Despite the employee’s role in Google’s search team, which is unrelated to AI, the company deemed it necessary to prevent his departure. This move underscores the high stakes in talent retention, especially in critical areas like artificial intelligence.
Kochi Startup Zappyhire Introduces Talent Accelerator Programme to Boost Industry Readiness
Kochi-based tech startup Zappyhire has announced the launch of its Talent Accelerator Programme in collaboration with Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission and Kerala Startup Mission. The initiative aims to tackle skill and industry readiness gaps prevalent among freshers in the startup ecosystem. Responding to concerns about skill mismatches and productivity gaps within startups, Zappyhire’s program identifies promising students from various colleges and offers them intensive training over 2-3 months. The goal is to equip trainees with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the industry from day one. Founders Deepu Xavier and Iyothis K S expressed their commitment to nurturing talent and giving back to society through this initiative. Krishna G Nair, engineering team lead at Zappyhire, highlighted the program’s focus on empowering young individuals to realize their full potential.
The inaugural cohort of the Talent Accelerator Programme comprises 20 students from Women’s Polytechnic College, Kalamassery. These students will undergo a hybrid curriculum, with weekly face-to-face sessions with Zappyhire engineers supplemented by assignments and practical exercises. By partnering with Kerala Startup Mission and Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission, Zappyhire aims to amplify the impact of the initiative and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM) is a government initiative to provide employment opportunities to the state’s educated youth population.
