Bekaar Street Joins Microsoft Startup Founders Hub: A New Milestone in Our Journey

Bekaar Street Joins Microsoft Startup Founders Hub: A New Milestone in Our Journey

We are thrilled to announce that Bekaar Street has been officially enrolled in the prestigious Microsoft Startup Founders Hub. This is a significant milestone in our journey to empower rural Indian artists, promote traditional handicrafts, and create a transparent marketplace for culturally rich, eco-friendly products.

What This Means for Bekaar Street

As part of the Microsoft Startup Founders Hub, Bekaar Street will gain access to a host of resources that will fuel our growth and innovation for the Women Empowerment. This includes:

  • Technology and tools: Leveraging Microsoft’s cutting-edge tools, cloud infrastructure (Azure), and technology will allow us to enhance our platform’s performance, scalability, and security.
  • Mentorship and guidance: Access to expert mentors in areas such as business strategy, product development, and marketing, enabling us to strengthen our business model and expand our reach.
  • Exclusive networking opportunities: Being part of the Hub opens doors to collaboration with other startups, industry experts, and potential investors, creating opportunities for long-term partnerships and funding.

How It Aligns with Our Mission

At Bekaar Street, our mission has always been clear: to bridge the gap between local artists and a global marketplace, ensuring that India’s cultural heritage and handicrafts get the recognition and fair compensation they deserve. Joining the Microsoft Startup Founders Hub aligns with this mission, as it allows us to harness the power of technology to better serve our artists and customers.

This partnership marks the beginning of a new phase of innovation and expansion for Bekaar Street.

We aim to:

  • Enhance the user experience for both our artists and customers by integrating advanced technology solutions.
  • Increase our reach, allowing more rural artists to showcase their unique, GI-tagged, and eco-friendly crafts to a global audience.
  • Strengthen our commitment to sustainability and transparency in the marketplace by leveraging data analytics and automation tools provided by Microsoft.

We are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as we continue our journey with Microsoft by our side. Together, we believe we can drive meaningful change in the Indian handicraft industry and bring the stories of our talented artists to the forefront of global appreciation.

Our Vision Forward

Following our recent incubation at IIEST Shibpur, this collaboration with Microsoft further solidifies our position as a tech-enabled social enterprise. We are committed to ensuring that every artisan story reaches its rightful audience through the power of technology.

Thank you to Microsoft for believing in our vision of a digitally empowered, artisan-led India! 🎨💻

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Date of Enrollment – 7th Oct 2024