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Bengaluru, Sep 12: Airtel has been selected as the preferred partner for Government of Karnataka’s Start-Up Cell initiative.

Karnataka’s Minister for IT & BT Priyank Kharge, unveiled Airtel’s ‘Office-In-a-Box’, a suite of connectivity solutions specially designed for start-ups. It will be available to over 100 start-ups registered with the Karnataka Start-Up Cell.

A power-packed collection of software tools and services tailor-made to cater to the business requirements of young start-ups, Airtel’s ‘Office-In-a-Box’ is available on a scale-as-you-grow model with easy payment options.

The services offered include voice and data solutions, audio and web collaboration, cloud services, payments bank services, go-to-market support across SMS, MMS, Email, Voice, IVR and USSD, as well as GPS and RFID-based tracking of assets.

Start-up Karnataka acts like a single-window agency through which start-ups get access to the complete ecosystem needed for their growth – right from the ideation to the enterprise stage.

The Start-up Karnataka Booster Kit contains a gamut of services, such as software tools, cloud credits, access to mentors, legal and accounting consultants, as well as access to state-funded and supported incubators, among others.

Speaking at Airtel’s ‘Office-In-a-Box’ launch, Priyank Kharge said, “The need of the hour is to inspire and encourage young start-ups to think big. The State Government is committed to provide all the support they need to make it happen.’’

Recently, eight MoUs were signed at the ‘Elevate100’ conference to cater to the varied needs of start-ups in the state.

“We realise that affordable connectivity is a major concern as start-ups collaborate with companies across geographies. Now, with Airtel’s ‘Office-In-a-Box’ offering, start-ups registered with the Karnataka Start-Up Cell can easily acquire and retain customers worldwide,’’ he said.