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Having a great time in snowy Tashkent, getting briefs on 3 successful MUNIS projects in agriculture along with the World Bank. So rewarding to see these projects' impact. Very much looking forward to continue to work on the International Board as MUNIS-2 is implemented!

Merry Christmas to all our friends and colleagues around the world, from all of us at ACIR!

🚀 Exciting News! ACIR is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with E‑Quadrat, a leading Berlin-based consultancy in higher education and science. Stay tuned for updates as we work to reform a new generation of globally connected, innovative universities!

Happy international women's day! We support and celebrate women everywhere and their achievements!

Happy New Year! Looking forward to a great year of innovation, growth and entrepreneurship in 2025!

Merry Christmas to all from all of us at ACIR!

So proud of the impact ACIR has had in India! The awards we have received over the years are a great validation of our team's efforts.

And just like that, we’ve come to the end of our incredible 𝐀𝐖𝐄 2024 program – and what a journey it has been! 🎉 Today marked the 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐠, where our talented startups pitched their ideas to an amazing panel, including Pooja Vidyashankar from NASSCOM, Erik Azulay from ACIR, and Preksha Kapoor from ACIR. 👏🏼 The energy and innovation were truly inspiring! A special thank you to Emilia Smith, Public Diplomacy Officer, U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad and Senthil Kumar, Public Engagement Specialist, U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad for joining us and supporting this inspiring event. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr Bijay Kumar Sahu and Sri Sudha from NRDC for their unwavering support throughout this journey. 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝!🚀✨ #YouareAWEsme

What an amazing 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 of the 𝐀𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 with the incredible ladies from 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡! 💫 Their energy and enthusiasm were truly inspiring. 🙌🏼 We had a fantastic time with engaging and insightful workshops: Marketing 101 by Erik Azulay, Branding in the Digital Age by Preeti Virdi, and Mastering Startup Finance by CA TSS Vinay. A special thanks to Dr Bijay Kumar Sahu, Head Outreach Office, NRDC and Senthil Kumar, Public Engagement Specialist at the U.S. Consulate Hyderabad, for joining us and adding so much value to the sessions. We’re excited for tomorrow’s pitching day! #YouareAWEsme! @USAndHyderabad

🎓 What an unforgettable Graduation Day in Hyderabad! A huge thank you to the U.S. Consul General of Hyderabad- Jennifer Larson, Public Diplomacy Officer- Emilia Smith and Public Engagement Specialist- Senthil Kumar for joining us and showing such amazing support. 🙏 Today, our talented women entrepreneurs pitched their ideas to an incredible panel, featuring Dr Zahoorullah of ALEAP, Erik Azulay, and Preksha Kapoor of ACIR. 👏 These brilliant women of the Telangana cohort have 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐖𝐄 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 2024 and are now ready to take on the world! 🚀 A special mention to our cohort facilitator, Dr. Vijayalakshmi from St. Francis College, Hyderabad, for her incredible support throughout the program! Next up: Our next cohort in Vizag! We can't wait to witness even more inspiring journeys unfold. 🌟 #YouareAWEsme! @USAndHyderabad

We're proud to partner on the AWE 2024 program with the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad and look forward to the lasting impact it will have on the participants!

Glad to moderate the investor panel at the USAID DIV workshop in Delhi this week. Thanks to Avishek of Caspian Debt, Monu of Aavishkaar Capital and Deepak of Village Capital for their great insights!

Day 1 of the AWE program in Hyderabad was a huge success! 🎉 We had an incredible lineup of workshops, with industry experts sharing their knowledge on key topics: ✨ Marketing 101 by Erik Azulay ✨ Branding in the Digital Age by Divya Bhaktavatsalan ✨ Money Matters: Mastering Startup Finances by CA A. Aravinda Garikipati It was a day full of learning, inspiration, and empowering our women entrepreneurs to reach new heights! 🚀 Looking forward to the final day tomorrow! ✨ To our amazing participants: #𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗔𝗪𝗘𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲! @USAndHyderabad

🎉 Happy International Women's Entrepreneurship Day! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we will be celebrating women entrepreneurship with our incredible superstars from the AWE Program 2024! 🌟 These brilliant women will be graduating successfully this week, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and dedication. 🙌 Stay tuned for exciting updates as we cheer them on towards their next big milestones! 🚀 @USAndHyderabad

Wonderful to be in Tashkent for Innoweek talking to partners, working with entrepreneurs and supporting innovation in Uzbekistan. Looking forward to more momentum in 2025!

"Light over darkness. Wisdom over ignorance, Good over evil." May we all embrace the meaning of Diwali this year. Happy Diwali to all!

@USAndMumbai @Nimitiwari @LinkITBlueCollr Wonderful to see your success continue Nimisha. We are proud of LinkITBlueCollar as a Nexus Alum, and the growing impact you are making!

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🌟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞! Today, the 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 of the 𝐀𝐖𝐄 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 had the exciting opportunity to present their mock pitches in front of the class. It’s been a fantastic journey, and we’re proud of our budding entrepreneurs for stepping up and showcasing their ideas! A heartfelt thank you to our specialist, 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝, for the incredible workshops that equipped our startups with fundamental strategies and tactics for sharing a business idea. Your guidance has truly inspired our budding women entrepreneurs! @USAndHyderabad