We have big goals for India. India is Innovation is a brand that packages Microsoft's long-term commitment to helping India move up the value chain. We share with the following goals with our partners:
- Increase innovation in India, for India
- Increase the pipeline of qualified computer scientists and engineers
- Help India remain competitive in the global IT economy
- Foster entrepreneurialism
These goals are manifested through a series of investments, support programs, policy initiatives, public/private partnerships, and events. Please subscribe to our blog for the latest news and information.
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About India
In contrast to the stellar global performance of Indian IT Services companies, the local software industry has languished. To reap the productivity, societal, and competitive benefits of technology, India needs a vibrant software economy providing innovative solutions that meet the country’s unique needs.
The opportunities for technical innovation in India are truly boundless with 8 million small and mid-sized enterprises, 40 million “tiny businesses”, 700 million people living in 600,000 villages, an unorganized $350 billion retail market, a $2 billion Bollywood industry, a $1.5 billion eGovernance industry, and a $1.6 billion remedial education market.
Innovation and intellectual property will unleash the next wave of growth for India, and Microsoft is committed to building an ecosystem to fuel this growth. You’ll see this branded “India is Innovation” or “i3” for short.
We look forward to working with you.
