IIM Sambalpur and IG Drones Partner to Launch First Drone Centre of Excellence
In a significant move towards fostering innovation and fueling India’s growth, IG Drones, a leading Drone Tech and Analytics company in India, has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur. This partnership is forged through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) emphasizing the application of advanced drone technology in diverse fields such as Business Analytics, Management Strategies, and Public Policy.
The union between IG Drones and IIM Sambalpur marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of technological progress, promising to unlock new possibilities across various sectors. This collaboration was inaugurated at the 100-Cube Start-up Conclave at IIM Sambalpur, an event endorsed by the Ministry of Education and graced by the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, signifying a landmark achievement in this collaborative journey.
Stepping into this collaborative venture, IG Drones not only becomes the first Drone Tech Company to forge such a partnership with an IIM but also takes a significant step towards establishing a Drone Centre of Excellence at the Delhi Campus of IIM Sambalpur. This centre is envisioned as a beacon of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the drone technology sphere, setting a focused trajectory on employing drone technology in Business Analytics, Management Strategies, and Public Policy.
IG Drones, rooted in Odisha and flourishing on both national and international stages, finds this partnership with IIM Sambalpur an exhilarating opportunity to bolster its mission of advancing drone technology and fostering innovation among the Indian youth. Dr. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, expressed enthusiasm about this partnership, recognizing IG Drones as a vanguard in drone technology that aligns with their forward-looking vision for education and governance.
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO of IG Drones, echoed a similar sentiment, highlighting the collaboration as a testament to their dedication towards innovating and advancing in the drone technology sector, which will not only elevate the company but significantly contribute to enriching the drone ecosystem across India.
This partnership is a strategic step in enhancing the landscape of drone technology and entrepreneurship. It underscores a mutual commitment to drive innovation, create new avenues for growth, and contribute substantially to the nation’s economic development.
Further expanding its impact, IG Drones aims to establish over 15 Centers of Excellence across India and envisions creating 1000 such centers. These initiatives are part of a larger strategy to empower Indian youth with state-of-the-art drone technology. The company’s strategic collaborations span across multiple state governments, over 100 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and leading Multinational Corporations (MNCs), offering an expansive range of drone-related services.
The 100-Cube Start-up Conclave, led by the Ministry of Education in partnership with IIM Sambalpur, is designed to foster a startup ecosystem capable of developing 100 startups with an estimated valuation of Rs 100 crore by 2036, commemorating Odisha’s centennial celebration. This initiative is a testament to the proactive measures being taken to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship on a grand scale, setting the stage for a future where technology and management converge to redefine possibilities.
