MSME Growth Summit 2026: A.P. govt. forges key tie-ups to boost MSMEs, startups
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed significant agreements to enhance the growth of MSMEs and startups during the MSME Growth Summit 2026. Key initiatives include the establishment of new MSME parks, digital transformation centres, and a seed fund for deep-tech startups. Partnerships with various organizations aim to support innovation, export promotion, and social security for entrepreneurs.
- ▪The Andhra Pradesh MSME Development Corporation signed agreements with national and global organizations to boost MSMEs.
- ▪A ₹20-crore seed fund programme for deep-tech startups was announced in collaboration with SIDBI and RTIH.
- ▪Fifty Digital Transformation Facilitation Centres will be established to support one lakh MSMEs in digital readiness.
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The Andhra Pradesh MSME Development Corporation signed a series of major agreements with leading national and global organisations during the MSME Growth Summit 2026 held on Monday, in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.Mr. Naidu laid the foundation stones for 38 new MSME parks across the State and unveiled Rural Smart Village (RSV) Centres being developed under the Rural Technology and Innovation Hub (RTIH).Set up at Mangalagiri, Pithapuram and Kuppam, the pilot RSV centres are expected to function as incubation and innovation centres for rural entrepreneurs.Kia India partnered with RTIH to establish an advanced prototyping innovation centre.
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