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IFIA Magazine
March 2024

We are delighted to announce the successful launch of the IFIA ABIPIR Startup
Global Connect portal on February 10th, exceeding all expectations! The palpable
excitement and energy emanated from the participation of numerous passionate
entrepreneurs, incubators, and ecosystem players who came together to celebrate
this milestone, uniting the vibrant startup ecosystems of India and Brazil.
Diversifying the event, we were pleased to welcome enthusiastic representatives
from The British College, Nepal. They expressed a keen interest in actively engaging
with emerging startups and other key players through this portal. Their perspectives
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transcending geographic boundaries.
Guiding the proceedings, Dr. Marcelo Vivacqua, Director of the IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM
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portal with unparalleled passion and conviction. As the primary architect of this
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partnerships and growth for startups.
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India, Mr. Soumanil Mukherjee emphasized the critical role of IFIA and IFIA Bharat
in promoting global innovation and startups. He also extended an invitation for
partnerships to leverage the Manthan platform for connecting with the global
startup ecosystem.

The event showcased diverse representation from startups in emerging tech
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SKU incubator, highlighted the potential of this portal to transform startups in both
countries through networking and collaboration.
Anand Kannan, President of IFIA Bharat, outlined the key objectives of the platform
and expressed gratitude to Dr. Marcelo for conceiving this timely initiative. He also
moderated the launch event.
Overall, the launch witnessed vibrant participation from all stakeholders. The IFIA-
ABIPIR Startups Global Connection Program, coordinated by IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM
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positive note, setting the stage for expanded India-Brazil partnership opportunities.
To become part of the world’s largest startup ecosystem, connecting startups with
customers, investors, strategic business partners, and startup business experts
from various countries, visit the Program’s website: www.startups-globallink.com
and apply as a Startup or a Startups Business Expert.
Explore IFIA’s Startups Department for more information about the Program: www.
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The Program’s organizers express gratitude to IFIA’s President, Mr. Alireza Rastegar,
for his unwavering support since the program’s inception.

Report by Dr. Marcelo Vivacqua
Director of IFIA in Latin America and