Employment Notice no: STPI/NOI/TECH/COE/EPD/2022-2023/5
Electeropreneur Park Centre of Entrepreneurship, New Delhi invites applications online from eligible candidates for the vacancy of
1. Chief Operating Officer – 01 (Nos.)
2. Incubation Manager - 01 (Nos.)
3. Administration Executive - 02 (Nos.)
4. Lab Engineer - 01 (Nos.)
5. Finance Executive - 01 (Nos.)
From engineers to entrepreneurs, Indian women are driving innovation and breaking barriers in the IT sector, reshaping corporate culture and fostering inclusive growth with their unique contributions and leadership
Indian history has been shaped by the contribution of exceptional women, who have nurtured the ethos and given our nation its inimitable identity. A quintessential example of this is seen in India’s Information Technology (IT) sector. In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the number of women in the technology sector, from IT professionals to top-level decision-makers in India’s largest tech companies. Transcending overwhelming obstacles placed before them, these industrious women have championed all verticals of the IT sector. Breaking gender stereotypes, today more women are entering the IT workforce as entrepreneurs, managers, engineers, designers, and leaders than ever before. Today, Indian women have pushed the boundaries of the possible, expanded the horizons of the conceivable, and are standing tall as torchbearers across a myriad of tech startups. This shift not only supports gender diversity in technology and entrepreneurship but also showcases the unique contributions of women in this sector.
Today, the Indian IT industry is a major driver of the national economy. Employing 5.4 million people, the share of the IT-BPM sector in the GDP of India is close to 7 per cent in FY 2024. The IT and BPM industries' revenue is estimated at USD 254 billion in FY 2024. According to NASSCOM, there has been a notable increase in female participation, and the Indian IT sector alone has seen an increase from 30 per cent female participation in FY 2013 to 36 per cent by FY 2024. Women are significantly reshaping the male-dominated tech industry in India, reflecting a transformative shift in corporate culture and gender dynamics. A quiet revolution is underway, as women increasingly contribute to the IT sector by bringing diverse perspectives, innovating, and leading major tech companies. The Indian government and companies are further supporting this trend through educational initiatives, scholarships, and focused hiring practices that promote an inclusive culture, thereby driving innovation and enhancing workplace collaboration within the tech industry. Empowered by enhanced accessibility to resources and education, complemented by supportive governmental initiatives, these women are reshaping the socio-economic fabric of the nation. Government policies have increased women's enrolment in prestigious institutes like the IITs and NITs, further fostering female participation in science and technology.
Leadership is not a function of gender, however, women have innate leadership qualities. Women tend to be more empathetic and exhibit better visionary and analytical skills including multitasking and resource management. Over the past decade, the journey of women entrepreneurs in India has been nothing short of remarkable. Their pivotal role in fostering inclusive growth across the nation cannot be overstated. From the development of new technologies to the introduction of innovative products and services, women have been at the forefront of innovation in the Indian tech sector. India is now home to over 8,000 women-led tech startups, according to a Tracxn report, with the Delhi-NCR region leading in numbers and Bengaluru in funding. Women entrepreneurs' share of startups in the Indian tech industry exceeds 18 per cent, and among funded companies, the share is more than 14 per cent. India ranks second globally, after the US, in funding for women-founded companies, with a notable spike in 2021 where women-led startups raised USD 6.5 billion, marking the highest funding year in a decade and seeing substantial growth in both unicorn creation and acquisitions. The success of women in the tech sector is not only reshaping the Indian economy but also serving as a beacon for future generations. Young girls across the country now have role models who mirror their ambitions and demonstrate that with resilience and hard work, they too can achieve their dreams in the technology world. This ambitious endeavour not only aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5, aimed at achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls but also underscores India's commitment, as demonstrated during its G20 presidency, to prioritize women-led development as a catalyst for inclusive progress.
Today, there is an ecosystem in place that includes policies and initiatives galvanized towards promoting diversity and inclusivity in the tech sector, while also addressing traditional challenges faced by women in the tech sector. Recognizing the immense potential of women entrepreneurship, the Government of India is making structured efforts towards women empowerment, by the introduction of a plethora of initiatives in this domain. Aimed at fostering their growth through up-skilling programs and funding schemes, these initiatives are changing the women entrepreneur ecosystem in the country by changing the conservative mindset of the country that women should pursue only safe career options. Recent trends have shown that women in rural areas are not only contributing towards their family livelihoods but also are forthcoming in entrepreneurial ventures. To this end, the Stand-Up India Program has been launched by the government to ignite entrepreneurial spirit among women and marginalized communities, offering loans ranging from 10 lakhs to 1 crore to establish new ventures in manufacturing, services, and trading sectors.
The government has reinvigorated the critical role of "Nari Shakti" (women's power) in shaping India's future, underscoring the contributions of Indian women in science and technology. Government initiatives such as the 'GATI' program, launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), aim to promote gender equality in STEM fields, while other programs like 'KIRAN' (Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing) and the 'CURIE' (Consolidation of Research for Innovation and Excellence in Women's Universities) initiative focus on integrating and supporting women in scientific research and academia. These efforts are complemented by training programs and research grants, reinforcing the government's commitment to empowering women, thereby ensuring their continued impact on India's socio-economic development. Through proactive and prescient policies, women-led businesses and IT professionals can leverage a plethora of government initiatives to gain hands-on training, and skill-building opportunities, as well as acquire access to dedicated resources and funding. These government initiatives work in confluence with the flagship Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), spearheaded by NITI Aayog, which serves as a collaborative hub for women entrepreneurs to exchange insights, access mentorship, and explore funding avenues. Additionally, a suite of schemes such as Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana, Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Cent Kalyani Scheme and others provide vital support to women entrepreneurs across various stages of their entrepreneurial journey.
The landscape of the Indian IT Sector is being transformed by the dynamic contributions of women. The journey is far from over, but the strides made by these women are significant and inspiring, promising an exciting era of continued growth and innovation in the Indian tech industry. While it is undeniable that women have been making giant strides in India's tech sector, it is crucial to support and encourage them further. As India’s tech sector looks towards future horizons, we must aspire to create an equitable ecosystem that both welcomes and celebrates the remarkable women in the tech sector.
The writer is the Director General, Software Technology Parks of India. Views expressed are personal.
Employment Notice no: STPI/PUN/TECH/COE/MOT/2022-2023/7 dated 22.06.2024
MOTION Centre of Entrepreneurship, Pune invites applications online from eligible candidates for the vacancy of Incubation Manager – 01 (No.) and Lab Engineer -02 (Nos.).
This vacancy is to be filled up purely on a contract basis for One (1) year.
Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform where a startup gets an opportunity to solve problems through innovative solutions. The objective of Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize & reward aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs. This platform facilitates aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators and their success through strategic networking, seed funding, mentoring, providing support for training, marketing, patenting, access to the CoE labs, tools, software and state-of-the-art incubation facility.
To create a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the domain of Industry 4.0 i.e., Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Industrial Automation, Industrial Robotics, Industrial Drone, Industrial 3D Printing and other related technologies powered by AI were providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing through incubating start-ups in Industry 4.0.
STPI is looking to identify and support promising startup working towards digital transformation products/solutions enabling equitable & inclusive growth of PSUs with focus on Industry4.0. The selected startups would be given physical infrastructure, funding assistance, access to networks, connects, learning and resources that are needed to build a scalable, profitable and global business.
The eligibility criteria for a start-up to apply in the OCP 3.0 program shall be as follows
Employment Notice no: STPIH/Rect./2024-2025/001
IMAGE Centre of Entrepreneurship, Hyderabad invites applications online from eligible candidates for the vacancy of Resident Mentor – 01 (Nos.).
This vacancy is to be filled up purely on a contract basis for One (1) year.
RBI launches Survey on Computer Software and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Exports: 2023-24
The Reserve Bank has launched the 2023-24 of its annual survey on Computer Software and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Exports.
Date: June 05, 2024
Posted On: 05 JUN 2024 8:27PM by PIB Delhi
Key facts:
· Two MoUs signed for bolstering skill-development and strengthening startup ecosystem
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) today proudly celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day today, commemorating over three decades of unparalleled contributions towards the Indian technology sector in terms of software exports, as well as towards nurturing a modern tech startup ecosystem. The event held at the prestigious Ashok Hotel in New Delhi with the theme of “Positioning Bharat as a Tech Product Nation” was graced by Secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri S Krishnan and the Director General of STPI, Shri Arvind Kumar, as well as other dignitaries from both the government and technology industry, such as Shri Vishal Dhupar, MD of NVIDIA and Shri Tejas Goenka, MD of Tally Solutions, all of whom commemorated STPI on the landmark achievement and tremendous contribution over the past three decades.
To strengthen the tech startup ecosystem in terms of networking and affordable incubation space, STPI launched a networking and resource discovery platform (SayujNet) and STPI Workspace portal (STPI-Workspace). The STPI announced its initiative towards developing India’s sovereign cloud journey under the brand name “Ananta”, which will be a hyperscale cloud made by Indians for Indians. Apart from the conventional Compute Infrastructure Services (IAAS), Ananta will also offer PAAS, SAAS and GPU based services.
The event also saw the signing of two MoUs aimed at developing and nurturing a holistic ecosystem for fostering the next generation of tech start-ups in India. The first MoU was signed between Sabudh Foundation and STPI with the objective of creating skill-development initiatives and nurturing entrepreneurial training ecosystem in DeepTech for Engineering Graduates. The inauguration event also saw an MoU exchange between STPINEXT initiatives and DBS Bank India Pvt Ltd aimed at strengthening the tech startup ecosystem in India.
The momentous inauguration ceremony also saw, Shri Krishnan unveil the DeepTech Knowledge Report on, ‘Cutting-Edge Tech Forging India as a Software Product Nation’, which would serve as the apparatus for transforming India into the new hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. This report will provide strategic insights into the current state of cutting-edge technologies in India, as well as the challenges and opportunities for growth and innovation.
Sharing his insights, Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, said, “Today, STPI has a greater presence in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. That is a way that prosperity spreads. What we want to achieve is to help in aggregating talent and aggregating opportunity, through the possibilities of networking and digital connectivity. STPI as an organization is playing a pivotal role in engendering such an environment and putting together such an ecosystem, which is helping India to emerge as a product nation, both in software, software embedded products, and to some extent even in hardware. I would like to congratulate STPI for their contribution in making India truly a digital product nation. We look towards them in the coming decade to continue their good work, so that India truly achieves its growth ambitions.”
Following this, the Director General of STPI, Shri Arvind Kumar addressed the event, “Today is a proud moment for STPI. We have provided dedicated IT/ITES support since 1991, this has been made possible because of the hard work and perseverance of each and every member of the STPI family. We started our journey with three centres and today we have presence in 65 centres across the nation. Looking forward, our mandate from the Ministry is to nurture entrepreneurship and bolster IT/ITES industries in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. We have created 24 Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs) and implemented the Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS), which have yielded significant breakthroughs in cutting-edge digital frontiers, while also nurturing over 1000 startups across domains such as Blockchain, AI, IoT, AR and VR. With these initiatives, STPI continues to advance the technology industry and provide a conducive environment for entrepreneurship to prosper in India. As we celebrate the spirit of collaboration and partnership, we will continue to build upon the strong foundation laid over the previous three decades, and aim to achieve greater heights in the future.”
Shri Tejas Goenka, Managing Director, Tally Solutions said, “Software products can have a tremendous Impact on the last mile when it comes to providing quality health and education services. We must all strive to create the right ambition, develop focused skillsets, and foster the dedicated attitude in our talent pool. This will create a multiplier-effect in bolstering the Indian economic growth story. I wish STPI all the very best in their journey ahead and look forward to seeing STPI achieve greater heights in the years to come.”
Sharing his insights, Shri Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, NVIDIA South Asia said, “We are in the midst of the next industrial revolution, wherein AI intends to solve humanity’s greatest problem called perception. The day is not far when digital assistance will replace your mobile. Hence, I think it is imperative to realize the true potential AI. We are confident that AI will become the critical component of the next industrial revolution and will help usher in disruptive growth that we need to see in the digital economy. We are on the cusp of some extremely interesting and significant developments, which are to happen in this sector. This is a space that needs to be watched in the coming years and watched closely. And we need to be very, very active participants in this. And STPI has its role cut out in the days to come.”
The inaugural event was followed by two expert panel discussions, which had themes of, “Brand Bharat: Harnessing the Power of IT/ITES for AI and Deep Tech”, and “Brand Bharat: Accelerating Design and Development of Electronic Products in India” respectively. By empowering IT Industry and individuals, STPI has driven innovation and inspired the next generation of tech leaders, contributing to a brighter and more technologically advanced future for India. Through its dedication to innovation, inclusivity, and strategic partnerships, STPI has transformed India's technological landscape and positioned the country as a global leader in technology.
About Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) was established and registered as an autonomous society under the Societies Registration Act 1860, under the then Department of Electronics (the present Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology), Government of India on 5th June 1991 with an objective to implement Software Technology Park (STP) and Electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) schemes, set up and manage infrastructure facilities. STPI also provides High Speed Data Communication (HSDC) facilities, Incubation facilities, especially to local start-ups/ entrepreneurs. Further, STPI is nurturing pan India start-up ecosystem through its initiatives like Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs) & Next Generation Incubation scheme (NGIS).
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Date: June 05, 2024
"STPI’s strategy has focused on creating a supportive ecosystem around tier-2 and tier-3 cities, which have traditionally been less engaged by the IT industry. Out of our 65 centres, 57 are located in tier-2 and tier-3 cities," said DG STPI Arvind Kumar.
Over the past three decades, India's Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITeS) industry has evolved significantly, with revenues reaching $250 billion. The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has played a crucial role in this development, supporting the industry, fostering technological innovation, and expanding the IT sector to tier-2 and tier-3 cities, according to a senior official.
“We started our journey with three centres, and today we have a presence in 65 centres across the nation,” said Arvind Kumar, Director General of STPI, adding that his organisation's efforts have contributed to IT/ITeS services revenue and exports from STPI-registered units rising to Rs 9.19 lakh crore.
Kumar asserted that STPI's strategy has focused on creating a supportive ecosystem around tier-2 and tier-3 cities, which have traditionally been less engaged by the IT industry. “Out of our 65 centres, 57 are located in tier-2 and tier-3 cities,” Kumar said, highlighting that the expansion aims to decentralise the IT industry, promote regional growth, and foster a more inclusive economic landscape.
“We have been the implementing agency for various projects of ministry. One of them is the India BPO Promotion Scheme (IBPS), which has created numerous employment opportunities, generated significant revenue, and facilitated the migration of BPOs to tier-2 and tier-3 cities,” Kumar added.
The premier S&T organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is also managing the central government's Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) 2.0 scheme, which provides financial assistance for setting up EMC projects and Common Facility Centres (CFCs) across the country to strengthen the linkage between domestic and international markets by enhancing supply chain responsiveness, consolidating suppliers, reducing time-to-market, and lowering logistics costs.
So far, five projects in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Karnataka have been approved, with additional project approvals in the pipeline. According to Kumar, this approach of dispersing BPOs and creating electronics manufacturing clusters across different regions aligns with the ministry's directive to nurture entrepreneurship and bolster the IT/ITeS sector in these regions.
Beyond IT/ITeS, STPI has made significant inroads into the startup ecosystem by establishing 24 domain-specific Centres for Entrepreneurship (CoEs), supporting over 1,000 tech startups in areas such as blockchain, AI, IoT, Health Tech, and AR/VR. Its LEAP AHEAD programme, which provides intensive mentorship to startups, has been particularly successful.
“Under this programme, 90 startups received extensive mentorship, and 25 were taken to the TiE-Silicon Valley programme, where many secured funding for their technologies,” said Kumar.
Further recognising the need for collaboration among startups, STPI has launched SayujNet on its 33rd foundation day, a platform designed to connect startups with mentors and investors. “Multiple startups working in the same domain sometimes need to supplement or complement each other. SayujNet will bring tech startups under one umbrella,” explained Kumar.
To modernise the allocation of incubation space, which has traditionally been a cumbersome process involving physical interaction, STPI has introduced a portal for online booking of incubation spaces across its centres.
“We are modernising our incubation space allocation. Currently, space is allocated through physical interactions between the STPI Directorate and IT/ITeS industry executives. We are now creating a portal for online booking of space across the country,” said Kumar.
“Whether you have an office in STPI Pune but need space in STPI Gurgaon, or you are based in Bhagalpur and need space in Gurgaon, you can book it online,” he said.
With a focus on skilling, reskilling, and the role of next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence, STPI has collaborated with the Sabudh Foundation to provide technology training. It has also partnered with Yotta Data Services, which recently collaborated with NVIDIA, a major AI chip maker, to develop India's sovereign cloud under the brand name “Ananta,”.
“Beyond conventional compute Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Ananta will also offer Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and GPU-based services, providing essential support to startups and small IT industries in developing deep tech products,” said Kumar.
Discussing the future, Kumar said that STPI aims to continue supporting the growth of the IT sector, fostering innovations, and ensuring that India remains competitive in the global digital economy.
“Today's celebration reflects on our past achievements and envisions the future, reaffirming our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. We are here to celebrate the spirit of collaboration and partnership that has been instrumental to our success. Together, we will build on the strong foundation laid over the years and achieve even greater heights,” he said.
