It was such a privilege to have breakfast with someone I admire the most. The extra special was that we had breakfast at Madurai's favourite Modern Restaurant. Thank you for hosting sir.
Happy to share that I have been appointed as the Mission Director of Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission, in addition to my role as its CEO. I extend my heartfelt gratitude for this to the Hon. Chief Minister, Hon. Minister for MSME and the TANSIM board of directors.
Happy to share that we are accepting applications for TN - SC/ST Startup Fund from today onwards.
This is an exclusive 30 crore equity/collateral free debt fund created for Startups founded by SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Please apply at
Happy to share the launch of 50 Crore TN Emerging Sector Seed Fund by GoTN to be invested in Startups and also companies working on emerging sector initiatives. We are also open for co-investing. Apply at or .
StrtupTN is soon coming out with a mega world class Startup Incubation Center in Chennai. We are looking for the post of Head - Incubation unit from senior profiles. Please apply before the end of May 26th, 2023. For more details:
Extremely happy to share that TamilNadu is ranked as the Best Performer State (No 1 Category) by Startup India 2022 ranking.
The current Government has taken the state from the last band to the first band within 2 1/2 years is a remarkable achievement.
Signed MoU with American Tamil Entrepreneurs Association at California in the presence of Honorable Indian Counsel General Dr.T.V.Nagendraprasad yesterday. This will help open up cross border market and investment opportunities for Startups.
Government of Tamil Nadu wants to create a powerful marketing community!
Happy and proud to launch an exclusive forum for nurturing the skills of Branding (Marketing) through a community driven forum called" StartupTN Brand Labs".
StartupTN is delighted to launch the next set of Community Circles in Coimbatore today. We are in the process of establishing Startup Community Circles across the state which will connect resources to build Mass Entrepreneurship in the. Join hands to make TN a global leader!
The NIRF ranking clearly says that Tamil Nadu is way far ahead in providing quality higher education. This means that we are the leaders in the new age talent pool creation.
We at StartupTN welcome startup founders from across the globe and investors to THINK TAMILNADU.
ஹிந்து தமிழ் நாளிதழில் நேற்று வெளிவந்த எனது முழு பக்க அளவிலான பேட்டி. சரியான புரிதலுடன் அழகாக தொகுத்த மூத்த நிருபர் திரு.ரமேஷ் அவர்களுக்கும் அன்பு நண்பர் Venkat அவர்களுக்கும் மனமார்ந்த நன்றிகள்.
Umagine 2023 - signed off with a big positive bang! It was an amazing experience to work with our Hon IT Minister
@Manothangaraj
sir in pulling up this mega event.
Happy to share that I had a fruitful discussion with Hon'ble minister for Industries Thiru.
@TRBRajaa
today.
I have no doubt that this tall minister will bring great pride to Tamil Nadu through his exceptional leadership. Wishing him all the very best.
Happy to share that StartupTN has signed an EoI with Israeli National Center of Blue Economy with the objective of exploring opportunities in the emerging vertical - Blue Economy. TN has a long coastal line and this partnership would benefit our Startups working in Blue Economy.
Participating in Cybertech Global - Tel Aviv 2023. A click at the entrance with MSME Secretary Mr.Arun Roy IAS, TIDCO MD Ms.Jayashree IAS and Mr. MV Subramanian, SICCI Board Member.
StartupTN is on a mission to rollout 45+ power packed initiatives under 6 important verticals in 22-23. To implement the ambitious work plan across TN. Exposure to 'Startup Ecosystem' is a must. Preference will be given to failed founders (failure is only a temporary setback🤗)
Though I am not a big fan of the highly fluctuating investment deals, the news about Chennai's first ever big fundraise in a year makes me extremely happy. We raised around $1.5billion in 2022. Chennai is the only place in India where fundraising was on the positive side.
We are in the process of making Incubators to deliver results and make them extended arms of Startup TN.
Happy to be part of this event in Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumputhur.
Thanks a lot to Hon'ble CM for spending almost 20+ minutes to interact with the audience in our StartupTN event on 9th January. What a feel good moment for us!
மதுரை ரயில் நிலைய நுழைவுப் பகுதியில் ஒரு பூக்கடையும் கருவாட்டுக் கடையும் அருகருகே. இன்று அந்த கருவாட்டு கடையை நான் திறந்து வைத்தேன். Lemurian என்ற அந்த கருவாட்டு கடையின் சிறப்பு என்னவென்றால் அவர்களின் சுவை மாறாத அதே வேளை வாடை வராத பேக்கேஜிங் தொழில்நுட்பம் தான்.
#StartUp
தரவரிசைப் பட்டியலில்,
கடந்த ஆட்சிக் காலத்தில் 2018-இல் கடைசித் தரநிலையில் இருந்த தமிழ்நாடு,
நமது
#DravidianModel
ஆட்சியில் 2022-ஆம் ஆண்டுக்கான தரவரிசையில் முதலிடத்தை அடைந்துள்ளது!
TANSEED புத்தொழில் ஆதார நிதி, பட்டியலினத்தவர்/பழங்குடியினர் தொழில் நிதியம், LaunchPad…
The last date for TANSEED 4.0 application has been extended till 31st of August as per the request by many of the incubation centers. Please do not wait till the last date and complete your application immediately.
It is always a pleasure to meet Hon'ble Finance Minister. Invited him to speak at the upcoming "Global Tamil Startup Investors Summit" on the 9th of Jan at the Leela Palace, Chennai.
Please register at the following link to participate in the event:
I will be available tomorrow (23rd) 3pm and most of the time on 23rd and 24th at Umagine 2023 event in Chennai Trade Center. Happy to spend time with Startups founders, aspirants and stakeholder. Looking forward.
We do have an impressive lineup of experts at our pavilion.
Happy to have Dr Velumani Arokiaswamy at TANSIM office. It was a great opportunity for all of us to have a detailed interaction with him. He will be Startup TN mentor for companies with 10Cr+ revenue looking forward to scaling beyond our state.
Tamil Nadu faces three significant cultural challenges in developing a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem:
1. Reluctance to take risks.
2. Inhibition towards marketing.
3. Viewing education solely as a means for job seeking.
Programs of StartupTN are designed to address these.
குறு, சிறு மற்றும் நடுத்தர தொழில் நிறுவனங்கள் துறை சார்பில் 25 நிறுவனங்களுக்கு தலா ரூ. 5 இலட்சம் வீதம் மொத்தம் ரூ. 1.25 கோடிக்கான புத்தொழில் ஆதார மானிய நிதிக்கான ஆணைகளை மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர்
@mkstalin
அவர்கள் வழங்கினார்.
குறு, சிறு மற்றும் நடுத்தரத் தொழில் நிறுவனங்கள் துறை சார்பில் தமிழ்நாடு பட்டியலினத்தவர் மற்றும் பழங்குடியினர் புத்தொழில் நிதித் திட்டத்தினை மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர்
@mkstalin
அவர்கள் தொடங்கி வைத்து 5 புத்தொழில் நிறுவனங்களில் ரூ. 7.50 கோடி பங்கு முதலீடு செய்வதற்கான ஆணைகளை வழங்கினார்
iTNT - Tamil Nadu Technology Hub is the deep-tech Startup Incubator promoted by the GoTN. The Hub will be inaugurated soon,in Anna University. We are now accepting coworking applications. Apply NOW to enjoy the early bird offers.
A humble request to all the Startup founders - when you make a pitch and you use words such as AI and disruption, please prove WHY and HOW they've been used logically. I see the smiling eyes of investors when they hear these words during the presentation.
Happy to share my brief interview in today's Times of India about the GoTN's plans towards the development of the Startup Ecosystem in the State. As a community we should inculcate the culture of adopting entrepreneurship as a lifestyle among our youngsters.
Extremely happy to introduce 'TANSEED3.0' - the first major initiative under TANSIM since my appointment as CEO.
TANSEED is a grant scheme of INR 1 million that will be given to qualified early-stage companies across various sectors.
Apply here:
Fearful over thinking is a poison and it destroys your vital energies. I see many youngsters are over thinking with so many ifs and buts. The sad part is that they assume it as detailed analysis to make the right decisions. Please find your antidote.
TamilNadu - The Emerging Powerhouse State for Startups.
Largest ever Government coordinated startup presence abroad! Thanks to the Hon'ble Chief Minister and Hon'ble MSME Minister of Tamil Nadu for their continuous encouragement and support.
See you in Dubai - 15th to 18th!
We have Crossed 8000 DPIIT registered Startups today! From 2300 in mid 2021 to 8000 now! TamilNadu is one of the fastest growing ecosystems with a unique approach of stability and inclusivity.
Long way to go !
TANSEED, is a Standard 3% equity model investment designed for early-stage Startups. The Seed Fund is up to ₹ 15 Lakh each for Green Tech, Rural Impact, and Women-led Startups and up to ₹ 10 Lakh each to other sector Startups.
Apply now
I am pleased to inform you that Thiru.T.M.Anbarasan, the Hon'ble Minister for MSME, announced in the assembly that Regional Startup Hubs will be launched in Salem, Hosur, and Cuddalore this year. With this addition, Tamil Nadu will have a total of 8 Regional hubs.
It was pleasure having one of the iconic Startup founders of Tamil Nadu Mr.Murugavel Janakiraman, Founder of Tamil Matrimony at our office. He recently assumed office as Chairman of CII Chennai Zone and keen to work with Startup TN on various ecosystem initiatives.
Challenges will trigger you to quit in search of peace. However, navigating them without overthinking is what leads you to peace and satisfaction. Playing with your own mind is the most adventurous game in the world. Play it well!
Happy to be a part of Homepreneurs (சுயசக்தி) Awards today at 4.30 pm. This is the largest awards program for home.based women entrepreneurs in the state. Congratulations to the winners.
IMHO - TamilNadu should be positioned as the fundamentally strong Startup state where the founders care about investors and market - not just fancy valuations.
Extremely happy to share my meeting with Hon Finance Minister Thiru.PTR
@ptrmadurai
today. I was honestly excited that
he was very positive about TANSIM's core initiatives.
Truly blessed to have the support and blessings of such an intellectual, honest and humble personality.
@mani9726
@TThenarasu
இது போன்ற வேலையற்ற வீனர்களின் மீம்களை மதுரைக்கரர்கள் மேலும் பரப்ப வேண்டாம். நிறைய தொழில் முனைவோர்கள் உருவாகும் போது இவை தானாகவே மறைந்து போகும்.
It is high time that all investment agencies and Startup companies in Bangalore think of changing their base to Tamil Nadu, where the government not only nurtures entrepreneurship but also promotes a culture without bias on the grounds of caste, creed, religion or gender.
TN Startups on Thayumanavar Show!
Over the last two years, the Government of Tamil Nadu through StartupTN has taken strides to enable our Startups and to strengthen the Startup Ecosystem of our State. This has started bearing fruits and Kalaignarour new-age enterprises have…
Looking forward to have an informal meet with the Startup ecosystem stakeholders of Coimbatore on how Government of TN can play an active role. All are welcome.
ஒவ்வொரு தமிழனும் கண்டிப்பாக கேட்க வேண்டிய உரை. ஒரு பண்பாட்டின் பயணம் நூல் வெளியீட்டு நிகழ்வில் மரியாதைக்குரிய முதன்மை செயலர் த.உதயசந்திரன் இ.ஆ.ப அவர்களின் அழகியலும் ஆழ்ந்த தமிழுணர்வும் கலந்த பேருரை.
A good write-up in Indian Express today on the subject of non-IAS officers holding leadership roles in Government entities. I also had the honor of being featured in the article. Thank you
@vaithee888
Happy to share that doing a Keynote address at the bay area ATEA meeting along with Mr.Nagendra Prasad, Counsel General of India and Dr.Jayaranjan, Vice Chair, State Planning Commission. Thank you Lena Kannappan for the arrangements.
Date: July 7th, 5.30pm PST
இன்று காலை கலைஞர் தொலைக்காட்சியின் கோட்டையும் மக்களும் என்ற அரசின் செயல்திட்டங்கள் பற்றிய எனது 20 நிமிட பேட்டி. அழகாக தொகுத்த திவ்யா நாதன் குழுவினருக்கு அன்பும் நன்றியும். அரசின் Startup தொடர்பான திட்டங்களை சுருக்கமாக விளக்கி இருக்கிறேன்.
Startups are invited to utilise this opportunity to engage with the MSME companies and celebrate entrepreneurship. Stay tuned for registration details.
Hon. IT & DS Minister Thiru
@manothangaraj
inaugurated new office of Softsquare at Navalur in the presence of the firm’s top leadership &
@aprsiva
, MD & CEO,
@TheStartupTN
. The firm offers multiple services in the area of Cloud Computing.
@softsquare
சென்னை, நந்தம்பாக்கம் வர்த்தக மையத்தில் நடைபெற்ற தமிழ்நாடு புத்தொழில் நிறுவனங்கள் மற்றும் தொழில் காப்பகங்கள் சந்திப்பு நிகழ்ச்சியில், தமிழ்நாடு புத்தொழில் ஆதார நிதி திட்டத்தின் மூன்றாவது பதிப்பில் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட 31 புத்தொழில் நிறுவனங்களுக்கு தலா ரூ. 5 இலட்சம் வீதம்,
1/2
Pillars of the Startup Ecosystem, see you at the much awaited 'TamilNadu Startup Thiruvizha' at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex , Coimbatore, on August 19 & 20, 2023.
For Registering, Stall Booking and for more information, please visit
Let's join hands!
குறு, சிறு மற்றும் நடுத்தர தொழில் நிறுவனங்கள் துறை சார்பில், தொழில் முனைவோர்களுக்கு தகுந்த வழிகாட்டுதல்களை வழங்கிட “Mentor TN” என்ற வழிகாட்டி மென்பொருள் இணையதளத்தை மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர்
@mkstalin
அவர்கள் தொடங்கி வைத்தார்.
IT & DS Dept. is pleased to appoint Thiru Vijay Anand as CEO, iTNT Hub. The Hub will play a crucial role in creating Startup ecosystem focusing on deep learning on sophisticated technologies. They will continue immensely to HCM vision of making TN a $ 1 Trillion economy by 2030
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Singapore, during which I engaged with a diverse group of 17 ecosystem players, including the Government. StartupTN is actively considering the establishment of a coordination desk in Singapore.
Today, our CEO Arun Titan had the pleasure of chatting with Mr.Sivarajah,CEO of StartupTN. They had a great conversation about the "illam Thorum Valluvar" campaign and Mr.Sivarajah was impressed by the effort we put in to deliver Thiruvalluvar sculptures to every home.
@aprsiva
Some interview sessions will come out really well without much preparations. This video talks about the involvement of our Government in developing a positive Startup ecosystem in TN. A must watch video for all Startup founders and aspirants.
Government of Tamil Nadu wants to create a powerful marketing community!
Happy and proud to launch an exclusive forum for nurturing the skills of Branding (Marketing) through a community driven forum called" StartupTN Brand Labs".
தமிழ்நாட்டில் புத்தொழில்கள் தொடங்கப்படவும் - புதிய தொழில் முனைவோர்களை உருவாக்கவும் மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் அவர்களால் தொடங்கி வைக்கப்பட்ட
@TheStartupTN
நிறுவனத்தின் புதிய தலைமை அலுவலகம், சென்னை நந்தனத்தில் உள்ள
@CMRL
வளாகத்தில் ரூ.5.64 கோடி மதிப்பில் அமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. அந்தப்…