Agreement between IBM and MeitY Startup Hub

• IBM and the MeitY Startup Hub—operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)—signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai on October 13, 2026.

• Announced during the IBM Think 2026 conference, the primary objective of this collaboration is to connect India's deep-tech startups with cutting-edge technologies, expert guidance, and innovation opportunities.

• Under this partnership, both entities will provide technical support to selected emerging startups in the fields of enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, and quantum computing.

• Additionally, IBM will offer expert guidance to startups on the use of its watsonx platform, IBM BoB, IBM Sovereign Core, and solutions related to security and automation.

• This initiative will assist Indian startups in adopting advanced technologies and advancing their innovations.