Microsoft and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) on January 5th to empower space-tech startups in India. Microsoft will provide technical tools and mentoring support to space-tech startups across the country under this agreement.
The space-tech startups marked by ISRO will be onboarded to Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub platform, which supports startup ideas at every stage from start to end. In the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub platform, the founders will have free access to the technical tools of Microsoft like GitHub Enterprise, Visual Studio Enterprise, and Microsoft 365, and access to smart analytics with Power BI and Dynamics 365.
Microsoft will also be providing mentor support to founders such as cloud technologies, product and design, fundraising and sales and marketing. Last but not least the founders will also have access to Microsoft Learn which helps you in learning technical skills.
Anant Maheshwari, the president of Microsoft India said, “Space-tech startups in India are playing a significant role in advancing the country’s space capabilities with the power of technology. We are pleased to collaborate with ISRO to accelerate this transformation of what’s possible in space. Through our technology tools, platforms and mentorship opportunities, we are deeply committed to empowering space-tech startups in the country to drive cutting-edge innovation and accelerate scientific discovery”.
“ISRO’s collaboration with Microsoft will greatly benefit space tech startups in their analysis and processing of vast amounts of satellite data for various applications, using cutting-edge methods like AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. The Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a useful platform for bringing together startups and providers of technology solutions to support the national space technology ecosystem. We are pleased to work together to assist and support entrepreneurs, to in turn benefit the Indian economy as a whole” said the Chairman of ISRO, Shri S Somnath.