Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) launches a new incubation center at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Trivendra Singh Rawat, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics & IT, Communications and Law &Justice, Govt. of India jointly laid the foundation stone of the STPI center.

The new incubation center spans across around 30,000 sq.ft. built-up space and aims to cater to the needs of IT/ITeS industry in the region. There will be provision of raw and plug-n-play incubation space for IT/ITeS companies especially for entrepreneurs/start-ups. Apart from this, the new facility will also be housing Network Operation Centre (NOC) for providing High-Speed Data Communication (HSDC) services to the IT/ITeS industry.

Commenting on the occasion, Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “STPI is the first startup of India which has grown massively over the years to facilitate software exports by generating over Rs.4.47 lakh crore. Technology is playing a transformative role in empowering common man and ensuring financial inclusion in India through programs like Digital India.”

He further added that “CHUNAUTI will encourage young innovators in small cities to develop ground-breaking products & we will provide them financial support up to Rs.25 lakhs.”

“The incubation center will facilitate the desired ecosystem for startups and bolster employment opportunities to the youth of the region. STPI-Dehradun will promote research & innovation and entrepreneurship, rev up product innovation & create IPRs,” said Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat.

STPI has been working with keen focus on promoting IT/ITES exports from the country by providing single window regulatory services under STP & EHTP schemes, plug & play incubation facilities for the start-up companies and young entrepreneurs. It also offers High Speed Data Communication services for a seamless access for offshore IT/ITES exports.

The organization has been successfully delivering statutory services to the IT/ITES/ESDM industry in the most industry-friendly environment and has earned the goodwill for its liberal style of functioning.