SIIC IIT Kanpur hosts CSR roundtable discussion on ‘Tech for Good’

NEW DELHI: The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur hosted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) roundtable discussion on "Tech For Good: Solving Problems Through Technology Interventions” on June 16 at the Noida Outreach Centre.

The event put emphasis on the significance of CSR funds in nurturing innovation and cultivating a conducive environment for start-ups, the official statement read.

During the roundtable discussion, “the stakeholders emphasized the importance of incorporating indicators such as startup creation and graduation, startup survival rates, and job generation for assessing the impact of both corporates and TBIs”.

“However, the diverse and intricate nature of the incubator ecosystem pose certain challenges in formulating an impact assessment framework. A combination of qualitative and quantitative indicators is necessary to address this,” it said.

SIIC IIT Kanpur professor-in-charge Ankush Sharma welcomed the guests and said that there is a “need for collective action to harness technology's positive potential in addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges”.

The main aim of the “Tech For Good: Solving Problems Through Technology Interventions" discussion was to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere, uniting industry leaders, experts, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts. The central focus was on technology's profound potential to tackle societal challenges.

The event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to engage in stimulating discussions, observe practical applications of innovative projects, and learn from accomplished individuals in the field, the institute said.