On June 14, 2021, Telangana Artificial Intelligence Mission (T-AIM) launched an accelerator programme named ‘Revv Up’ to empowerArtificial Intelligence (AI) startups.
- T-AIM was launched by the Telangana government as a part of its ‘2020 Year of AI initiative’ along with the IT industry body, the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM).
Key Facts of ‘Revv Up’:
i.The 1st edition of the programme will be started in July 2021 and intends to make Telangana and Hyderabad a global destination for AI by providing innovative AI ideas under T-AIM.
ii.NASSCOM will execute the strategy of T-AIM to promote innovative and impactful AI solutions.
iii.Revv Up was designed to cover growth-stage AI startups that are based in Hyderabad with various sectors.
iv.It will provide the opportunity for startups to solve tough business problems in collaboration with the government and industry.
v.Selected startups will be provided with mentorship (industry experts), and technology and (IP) support to build a business around their AI-based product.
Note – Telangana was also the 1st state in India to launch an actionable policy framework for AI in June 2020.
Recent Related News:
On April 3, 2021, the Department of Agriculture, Government of Telangana & the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI), Mumbai (Maharashtra) signeda Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for deploying AI solutions to assist Cotton farmers in beating pest infestations.
About National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM):
Establishment – 1988
Headquarters – New Delhi
President – Debjani Ghosh
About Telangana:
i.Tiger Reserves – Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (largest tiger reserve in India), Amrabad Tiger Reserve (2nd -largest tiger reserve in India), Kawal Tiger Reserve.
ii.National Parks – Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, Mrugavani National Park
