Kolkata: The IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has entered into a partnership with the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) to help entrepreneurial ventures scale up their operations and expand internationally, a statement said on Monday.

The collaboration aims to create a structured pathway for start-ups and entrepreneurs associated with IIM-Calcutta to engage with the UAE's thriving innovation ecosystem, unlocking new global growth opportunities.

“IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park has been instrumental in driving inclusive entrepreneurship and nurturing scalable models across eastern India. We are proud to welcome IIMCIP into the CEPA Start-up Series network,” said UICC Director Ahmed Aljneibi.

“This partnership opens a powerful gateway for start-ups in this region to think globally and plug into the UAE's dynamic innovation economy,” he added.

IIMCIP CEO Subhrangshu Sanyal said the collaboration comes at an opportune moment for India's entrepreneurial landscape.

“At IIMCIP, we focus on building impact-driven ventures with strong fundamentals. The CEPA Start-up Series will offer our founders access to valuable mentorship, cross-border exposure, and soft-landing support in the UAE, a region known for backing bold and transformative ideas,” Sanyal said.