Building on its mission of facilitating growth and scale for budding start-ups, TiE Delhi-NCR, one of the most vibrant chapters of TiE, will host the 10th edition of its much-anticipated initiative, Young Turks TiE The Knot, at the Resurgence TiECon Delhi-NCR 2021 scheduled from 27th to 30th Jan 2021. Driven by MG Motor India yet again this year, this will be 1st ever virtual edition of the programme.
Aimed to support innovative ventures disrupting various sectors with their offerings, the platform gives curated start-ups an opportunity to pitch their ideas and acquire on- spot investment commitments. Shortlisted startups that will compete for funding this year include Bambrew Plant Fiber Technology Private Limited, BotLab Dynamics, MOPP Foods Pvt Ltd, Singularity Automation Pvt Ltd, Superpro.ai, Trillbit.
Speaking on the occasion, Gita Dang, Board Member, TiE Delhi NCR, said, “Now in its 10th edition, our flagship initiative, TiE The Knot has helped give wings to high potential & innovative ventures. What differentiates this platform from others, is that start-ups pitch ideas to leading investors & stand to get investment commitments, all in real-time and on TV! MG Motor has been associated as an ecosystem partner since the past 2 years & we are delighted to have their strong support towards TiE The Knot 2021.”
Speaking on the development, Gaurav Gupta, Chief Commercial Officer, MG Motor India said, “Startups have some of the finest ideas that solve wide-ranging need-gaps via a very innovative approach. Today, MG is making rapid strides when it comes to building an ecosystem of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric) and innovation is one of our core brand pillars. So, it is very natural for us to give promising ideas the much-needed support to realize their true potential via events like TiE the Knot. TiE Delhi-NCR is doing a fabulous job by becoming a platform wherein startups and industry players can join hands, thereby bringing about real transformations on the ground.”
This is the 3rd year of MG Motor’s association with TiE The Knot, MG Motor also introduced the MG Developer Program & Grant in association with TiE Delhi-NCR. The goal of the grant is to support innovators and developers creating futuristic mobility solutions in India.
Initiated in 2013, TiE The Knot has gained immense acclaim as a platform that offers high-value early-stage funding to startups displaying unparalleled promise through high-impact growth. Over the past editions, TiE The Knot has showcased pathbreaking startups & witnessed the success of ventures such as Curofy, Wedmegood, FTCash, PeeBuddy, Deyor Camps, Matrubharti, Style.me and University Living among others.
Apart from valuable funding to further the endeavours of their brand, TiE The Knot participants also received coveted mentoring from leading investors in order to perfect their pitch and enhance their offerings.
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About TiE Delhi-NCR
TiE is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, incubation and funding. It is spread across a vast network of 61 Chapters in 14 countries. TiE Delhi-NCR is among the most active and vibrant chapters across the vast TiE network. In the last 18 years, it has continuously taken the lead in creating an increasingly positive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and investors. With a strong mentor support base, marquee events and focused workshops throughout the year it has emerged as one of the most valuable platforms supporting entrepreneurship, nationally. TiE has a wide range of programs including TiE TiEcon, Startup Expo, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) across sectors, TiE Institute & TiE Young Entrepreneurs. For more details, visit www.delhi.tie.org |ww
About MG Motor India
Founded in the UK in 1924, Morris Garages vehicles were world-famous for their sports cars, roadsters, and cabriolet series. MG vehicles were much sought after by many celebrities, including the British Prime Ministers and even the British Royal Family, for their styling, elegance, and spirited performance. The MG Car Club, set up in 1930 at Abingdon in the UK, has more than a million loyal fans, making it by far one of the world’s largest clubs for a car band. MG has evolved into a modern, futuristic and innovative brand over the last 95 years. MG Motor India has commenced its manufacturing operations at its car manufacturing plant at Halol in Gujarat.