Partnership to deliver entrepreneurial learning and mentorship to lakhs of learners in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with practical startup skills and AI readiness
Bengaluru, 15th September 2025: TiE Bangalore, one of India’s most dynamic startup ecosystems, has signed a strategic collaboration with Career247, a venture of Adda Education, one of Bharat’s leading employability ecosystem, to co-create programs that blend entrepreneurship fundamentals with technology readiness, aiming to take startup education beyond metros and into the heart of Bharat.
India is now home to over 1.50 Lakhs registered startups, but much of the ecosystem’s activity remains concentrated in metro cities. While India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, access to structured entrepreneurial education, mentorship, and network continues to remain concentrated in metros, leaving Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets underserved. This partnership seeks to close that gap by enabling youth, women, and early-stage entrepreneurs in
smaller towns to access the same quality of entrepreneurial insights and resources as their metro counterparts.
“At the heart of this partnership lies a shared vision: to drive innovation and entrepreneurship by making startup education accessible to students and entrepreneurs beyond the metros,” said Madan Padaki, President, TiE Bangalore. “By co-developing programs with Career247, we can unlock a new wave of entrepreneurial talent across the country.”
The collaboration will launch with a set of flagship initiatives designed to democratise access to entrepreneurial knowledge and future-focused skills across India’s smaller towns and institutions.
The first is AI for Women Entrepreneurs, a curated program under the TiE Women cohort that will demystify artificial intelligence for women-led businesses. The initiative is designed to help women founders not only understand the potential of AI but also apply it directly to their ventures, from streamlining operations and enhancing customer engagement to scaling more effectively. By equipping women entrepreneurs with the confidence and tools to integrate AI, the program aims to level the playing field and ensure women-led startups are not left behind in India’s technology-driven growth story.
The second is the creation of Entrepreneurship and AI Hubs across Tier 2, Tier 3, and even Tier 4 towns. These hubs will act as catalysts to propel and democratise the learning of entrepreneurship, AI, and other emerging technologies. Delivered through live classroom sessions, reinforced with strong engagement models, and supported by digital platforms, the hubs will offer both vernacular-friendly bite-sized content and deeper learning modules — ensuring students and aspiring founders can access high-quality entrepreneurial education in formats that work for them.
The third initiative focuses on building Centres of Excellence in Entrepreneurship, AI, and Emerging Tech across colleges and universities. These centres will equip students with the skills and mindset needed to be future-fit — ready not just for the jobs of tomorrow but also to become the new generation of entrepreneurs driving innovation in India.
Finally, TiE Bangalore and Career247 will also jointly participate as knowledge partners in government-run projects, bringing their combined expertise to large-scale initiatives that aim to boost entrepreneurship, skill development, and technology adoption at a national level.
“The next wave of India’s entrepreneurs will come from Bharat, from young people in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, from first-generation founders, and from women ready to scale their ideas. Together with TiE Bangalore, we want to give them the skills and confidence to build boldly,” said Bimaljeet S. Bhasin, CEO – Skilling & Higher Education, Adda Education.
Leveraging TiE Bangalore’s expertise in entrepreneurship and Career247’s strong digital reach in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, the initiatives will deliver inspiring content, hands-on learning, and
real-world exposure, including internships, to communities that have historically been underserved by mainstream entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The initiatives will roll out within the next 60 days, with a target of reaching lakhs of learners in the first year and scaling nationally thereafter.
About TiE Bangalore
TiE, which stands for The Indus Entrepreneurs, is a global non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. TiE provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals, investors, and other ecosystem players to come together, network, and learn from each other. With chapters in over 60 cities across 14 countries, TiE offers mentorship, education, funding opportunities, and other resources to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. The organization also hosts events, conferences, and competitions to support and celebrate entrepreneurship around the world.
About Adda Education
Adda Education, one of Bharat’s leading employability ecosystems, is focused on helping job aspirants pursue jobs and careers in line with their aspirations and ambitions through its employment-focused ventures such as StudyIQ, Adda247, Career247, PrepInsta, CUET Adda, and Career Power. Adda Education serves millions of learners across India. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Gurugram, Adda Education is backed by Google, WestBridge Capital, Info Edge, and Asha Ventures. It delivers affordable, impact-driven learning in multiple Indian languages, spanning test prep, upskilling, and career readiness.
Its mission is to bridge the gap between education and employment for Bharat’s youth. With a focus on inclusivity, affordability, and impact, Adda Education envisions a lifelong learning ecosystem that helps every learner turn their ambition into achievement.
About Career247, a Venture of Adda Education
Career247, a venture of Adda Education, helps young job aspirants explore and pursue employment opportunities in the private sector through purpose-built job-linked training and skilling interventions and career pathway tools , which are co-created along with the Industry.
Career247 offers career-focused interventions across BFSI, Technology and Digital Sector, including skills like AI, Data, Digital Marketing, and many other digital roles. Learners benefit from industry-aligned training combined with placement support, with a strong focus on soft skills and practical learning. Designed especially for first-generation entrants into the private sector, Career247 aims to equip individuals with the confidence and capabilities needed to thrive in modern workplaces.
Partnership to deliver entrepreneurial learning and mentorship to lakhs of learners in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with practical startup skills and AI readiness
Bengaluru, 15th September 2025: TiE Bangalore, one of India’s most dynamic startup ecosystems, has signed a strategic collaboration with Career247, a venture of Adda Education, one of Bharat’s leading employability ecosystem, to co-create programs that blend entrepreneurship fundamentals with technology readiness, aiming to take startup education beyond metros and into the heart of Bharat.
India is now home to over 1.50 Lakhs registered startups, but much of the ecosystem’s activity remains concentrated in metro cities. While India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, access to structured entrepreneurial education, mentorship, and network continues to remain concentrated in metros, leaving Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets underserved. This partnership seeks to close that gap by enabling youth, women, and early-stage entrepreneurs in
smaller towns to access the same quality of entrepreneurial insights and resources as their metro counterparts.
“At the heart of this partnership lies a shared vision: to drive innovation and entrepreneurship by making startup education accessible to students and entrepreneurs beyond the metros,” said Madan Padaki, President, TiE Bangalore. “By co-developing programs with Career247, we can unlock a new wave of entrepreneurial talent across the country.”
The collaboration will launch with a set of flagship initiatives designed to democratise access to entrepreneurial knowledge and future-focused skills across India’s smaller towns and institutions.
The first is AI for Women Entrepreneurs, a curated program under the TiE Women cohort that will demystify artificial intelligence for women-led businesses. The initiative is designed to help women founders not only understand the potential of AI but also apply it directly to their ventures, from streamlining operations and enhancing customer engagement to scaling more effectively. By equipping women entrepreneurs with the confidence and tools to integrate AI, the program aims to level the playing field and ensure women-led startups are not left behind in India’s technology-driven growth story.
The second is the creation of Entrepreneurship and AI Hubs across Tier 2, Tier 3, and even Tier 4 towns. These hubs will act as catalysts to propel and democratise the learning of entrepreneurship, AI, and other emerging technologies. Delivered through live classroom sessions, reinforced with strong engagement models, and supported by digital platforms, the hubs will offer both vernacular-friendly bite-sized content and deeper learning modules — ensuring students and aspiring founders can access high-quality entrepreneurial education in formats that work for them.
The third initiative focuses on building Centres of Excellence in Entrepreneurship, AI, and Emerging Tech across colleges and universities. These centres will equip students with the skills and mindset needed to be future-fit — ready not just for the jobs of tomorrow but also to become the new generation of entrepreneurs driving innovation in India.
Finally, TiE Bangalore and Career247 will also jointly participate as knowledge partners in government-run projects, bringing their combined expertise to large-scale initiatives that aim to boost entrepreneurship, skill development, and technology adoption at a national level.
“The next wave of India’s entrepreneurs will come from Bharat, from young people in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, from first-generation founders, and from women ready to scale their ideas. Together with TiE Bangalore, we want to give them the skills and confidence to build boldly,” said Bimaljeet S. Bhasin, CEO – Skilling & Higher Education, Adda Education.
Leveraging TiE Bangalore’s expertise in entrepreneurship and Career247’s strong digital reach in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, the initiatives will deliver inspiring content, hands-on learning, and
real-world exposure, including internships, to communities that have historically been underserved by mainstream entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The initiatives will roll out within the next 60 days, with a target of reaching lakhs of learners in the first year and scaling nationally thereafter.
About TiE Bangalore
TiE, which stands for The Indus Entrepreneurs, is a global non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship. TiE provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals, investors, and other ecosystem players to come together, network, and learn from each other. With chapters in over 60 cities across 14 countries, TiE offers mentorship, education, funding opportunities, and other resources to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. The organization also hosts events, conferences, and competitions to support and celebrate entrepreneurship around the world.
About Adda Education
Adda Education, one of Bharat’s leading employability ecosystems, is focused on helping job aspirants pursue jobs and careers in line with their aspirations and ambitions through its employment-focused ventures such as StudyIQ, Adda247, Career247, PrepInsta, CUET Adda, and Career Power. Adda Education serves millions of learners across India. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Gurugram, Adda Education is backed by Google, WestBridge Capital, Info Edge, and Asha Ventures. It delivers affordable, impact-driven learning in multiple Indian languages, spanning test prep, upskilling, and career readiness.
Its mission is to bridge the gap between education and employment for Bharat’s youth. With a focus on inclusivity, affordability, and impact, Adda Education envisions a lifelong learning ecosystem that helps every learner turn their ambition into achievement.
About Career247, a Venture of Adda Education
Career247, a venture of Adda Education, helps young job aspirants explore and pursue employment opportunities in the private sector through purpose-built job-linked training and skilling interventions and career pathway tools , which are co-created along with the Industry.
Career247 offers career-focused interventions across BFSI, Technology and Digital Sector, including skills like AI, Data, Digital Marketing, and many other digital roles. Learners benefit from industry-aligned training combined with placement support, with a strong focus on soft skills and practical learning. Designed especially for first-generation entrants into the private sector, Career247 aims to equip individuals with the confidence and capabilities needed to thrive in modern workplaces.