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EDII
Collaborations, Associations &
Deliberations...
On 16 Feb 2024, an MoU was signed between WeAct
and the Commissionerate of Cottage and Rural
Industries, Government of Gujarat to promote
inclusive growth and socio-economic development.
The collaboration seeks to boost economic
development, empower local artisans and drive
sustainable practices in Gujarat's cottage industry.
Under the collaboration, Gujarat based women
artisans will be ensured market access, product
development, and leveraging network & technology
through the Accenture supported WeAct platform.
Seen here are (L-R) Shri Pravin Solanki, IAS,
WeAct is a platform of women entrepreneurs that
Secretary and Commissioner of Cottage & Rural
aims to enable artisans enrolled in the Hastkala Setu
Industries, Govt. of Gujarat; Dr. Raman Gujral,
Project to scale their businesses and gain national
Director, Dept. of Projects-Corporate, EDII; Shri
market access. This partnership signifies a concerted
Hetal Patel, Additional Director of the Cottage &
effort to promote inclusive growth, foster economic
Rural Industries, Govt. of Gujarat; Mr. Daniel
development, and preserve Gujarat's rich culture.
Thomas, CSR Manager, Accenture.
An MoU was signed between CrAdLE, the Technology Business Incubator of EDII, and
STPI Next to encourage startups in creating innovative products and services, thereby
transforming the financial landscape and motivating traditional firms to invest in
technology. This collaboration aims to establish a FinGlobe Center of Excellence in
Gandhinagar, providing a platform for FinTech and TechFin startups and investors to
pioneer new solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
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Collaborations, Associations &
Deliberations...

(L-R) Shri Pravin Solanki, IAS, Secretary and Commissioner of Cottage & Rural Industries,
Govt. of Gujarat; Dr. Raman Gujral, Director, Dept. of Projects-Corporate, EDII; Shri Hetal
Patel, Additional Director of the Cottage & Rural Industries, Govt. of Gujarat; Mr. Daniel
Thomas, CSR Manager, Accenture and Mr. Brijesh Dave, Sr. Manager, EDII.

6,
On February 1 2024, an MoU was signed between WeAct and the Commissionerate of
Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat to promote inclusive growth boost
,
economic development, empower local artisans and drive sustainable based practices in
Gujarat women cottage industry artisans.

An MoU was signed between CrAdLE, the Technology Business Incubator of EDII, and STPI
Next to encourage startups in creating innovative products and services, thereby
transforming the financial landscape and motivating traditional firms to invest in
technology. This collaboration aims to establish a FinGlobe Center of Excellence in
Gandhinagar, providing a platform for FinTech and TechFin startups and investors to pioneer
new solutions using cutting-edge technologies.

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