Education

India’s first AI Technology Business Incubator powered by HaiVE and hosted at St Joseph’s Group of Institutions

TM Anbarasan, Hon’ble Minister for MSME, Tamil Nadu, launched AI Venture Factory – India’s first AI Technology Business Incubator powered by HaiVE and hosted at St Joseph’s Group of Institutions

Chennai, 8th November 2023: HaiVE, a leading on-premise AI company headquartered in Singapore, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with St Joseph’s Group of Institutions to launch AI Venture Factory, an AI startup focused technology business incubator (TBI). In its efforts to promote groundbreaking technology startups in Tamil Nadu, StartupTN has accepted AI Venture Factory, making it India’s first government-accredited AI incubator.
The launch event, held on November 8, 2023, was attended by over 5,000 participants and graced by Thiru T.M. Anbarasan, Hon’ble Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of Tamil Nadu. Michael Hiller, Co-Founder of Hiller Marine Australia, a HaiVE customer and investor, was the chief guest of the event.
The esteemed St. Joseph Group of Institutions will serve as the host institution for HaiVE’s AI Venture Factory, a Section 8 TBI. During the launch event, Dr. B. Babu Manoharan, Chairman of St. Joseph’s Group of Institutions, and now Director of AI Venture Factory, emphasized that the goal of this initiative is to serve as a launchpad for HaiVE’s products and projects.
Luminaries such as Tmt. Archana Patnaik, IAS, Secretary – MSME Department accepted a proposal to be reviewed and accredited as an AI focused TBI. Thiru. Aravind Ramesh, MLA, Shollinganallur and many more were also present to inaugurate this event.
In Thiru. Sivaraja Ramanathan, Mission Director & CEO’s stead, Mr Dinesh Sundaravelu VP at StartupTN, acknowledged the proposal to review and accredit AI Venture Factory as an AI Focused Business Incubator launched by both Corporate and Academic bodies, marking a significant stride towards establishing a recognized hub for AI development and entrepreneurship.
The AI Venture Factory is uniquely positioned to support aspiring AI entrepreneurs, as it offers a two-fold approach. First, as a deep tech research and development company, HaiVE can provide invaluable technological support to incubatees looking to leverage AI for social impact by providing probono consulting by HaiVE’s AI Scientists. Second, the AI Venture Factory will provide affordable exotic AI Server Infrastructure. The TBI will also assist startups in securing grants and other forms of funding from the Tamil Nadu government, given its close collaboration with government officials. The AI Venture Factory is also looking to incubate 15 startups by FY 2024, further enhancing their commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

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Commenting on the event, Deepika Loganathan, CEO of HaiVE, said, “The establishment of the AI Venture Factory marks a historic moment in the journey of artificial intelligence. We are excited to collaborate with the Tamil Nadu government and StartupTN to create India’s first government-accredited AI incubator, offering cutting-edge resources, mentorship, and a nurturing environment for AI startups. Through this initiative, HaiVE aims to lead the charge in shaping the future of AI innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and contributing to India’s burgeoning AI ecosystem. The incubator is designed to be a crucible of innovation, offering state-of-the-art resources like H100 AI server time shares, AI scientists’ mentorship and a conducive environment for young AI ventures to flourish. We look forward to witnessing the transformative impact of the AI Venture Factory on the world of technology and innovation”
Thiru T.M.ANBARASAN, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of Tamil Nadu, said, Tamil Nadu has established a large number of business incubators, facilitated through StartupTN. These incubators provide financial assistance and act as a connecting platform for aspiring entrepreneurs across different sectors. A substantial amount of Rs. 144 crores has been allocated specifically for this esteemed financial support in the annual budget.
HaiVE has established a business incubator to foster the growth and development of businesses, which includes mentoring and transforming the ideas and insights of students and other entrepreneurs into successful ventures. HaiVE collaborates with individuals and provides them with training and support in emerging fields of technology such as AI, Machine Learning (ML),Large Language model (LLM), and more to help them run these businesses effectively.
This initiative aims to boost economic growth by nurturing and empowering startups and small businesses, ultimately contributing to the overall prosperity of the state of Tamil Nadu.
Through this collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government and StartupTN, HaiVE is actively fostering the growth of a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, ready to lead the AI revolution in India. The AI Venture Factory will provide a supportive environment where ideas can transform into impactful solutions. HaiVE is committed to being at the forefront of this AI revolution and supporting the next generation of innovators.

Super Star Academy bets big on students’ placements, holds Convocation Function

OCTOBER, CHENNAI: Super Star Academy, a premier educational institution at
Agaram, Chennai, held the Convocation function recently with a big gathering of academicians
and students gracing the event. Dr P Umamageswari, Principal & Founder, gave an overall
view of the academic activities of the Super Star Academy and outlined the future course of
action going forward.
R Nagalingam, Correspondent, Super Star Academy, also spoke on the academic and other
related activities of the institution. M V M  Velmurugan, Chief Executive Officer, Velammal
Educational Trust, who was the chief guest, also chaired the function.
R L Arun Prasad, IRS, Joint Commissioner, Income Tax Department, Government of India,
who was also another chief guest, presented the keynote address.
R Chandrasekaran, MD, RC Golden Granites Private Ltd, Treasurer-IMPA, Founder &
President-IBN, was the guest of honour. The academy, run by Dhivya Educational and
Charitable Trust, is known for imparting quality training in Montessori methods of education
through offline and online.
This is a very economical international course where students learn how to educate children in
Montessori schools armed with a strong and comprehensive course material and expert faculty.
With almost two decades of rich experience in the field of preschool education and teachers’
training, the academy has trained thousands of teaching professionals till now.
Indeed, the academy boasts of getting placements for thousands of students who have undergone
training there in educational bodies in India and across the globe.
The Education Management Course of Super Star Academy is backed by job-oriented and
professional certificates apart from offering a rich guidance to the students to chart out a
rewarding career in the academic world.

6500 Government Tribal Residential School students to experience ‘Joyful English’ classes

. Karadi Path Education Company’s project aims to redefine the English learning
methodology of students in 9 Tamil Nadu districts
. Teacher development also the focus of this project which uses mime, movement,
music and storytelling to drive home the concepts.


Chennai, October 16, 2023: The Tribal Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu, in partnership with
Karadi Path Education Company launched the ‘Joyful English’ project across 131 Government Tribal
Residential (GTR) schools in the state.
Ms. G Laxmi Priya, IAS, Secretary of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, unveiled the
project at GTR Higher Secondary School, Pattaraikadu, Thirvannamalai in the presence of Mr. S.
Annadurai CLS, Director of Tribal Welfare.
Speaking at the inauguration, Ms. G Laxmi Priya IAS said, “ I hope the paths of action, music, reading
and storytelling provide direction to teachers to help develop functional English among students
studying in Tribal schools. I congratulate Karadi Path for developing an innovative teacher training
app.”
Mr. S. Annadurai CLS, Director of Tribal Welfare asked teachers to make the most of this wonderful
learning opportunity. “Tribal schools across Tamil Nadu have got a unique opportunity to develop
the English skills of their students, with the Tiruvanamalai schools receiving an almost entire
coverage” he said.
The teaching approach through the ‘Joyful English’ project is through mime, movement, music,
storytelling and more, thus making the learning process enjoyable and memorable.
Mr. CP Viswanath, CEO of Karadi Path, remarked, “We understand the unique challenges faced by
the students in the remote tribal schools and our methodology will make their learning process
easier and stress-free. Teacher development through teachers as co-learners is a critical area that
our project focusses on.”
Ms. Preetika Venkatakrishnan, SVP of Product, Training and Social Impact, commented, “Our
hugely committed field teams have already begun engaging closely with GTR schools. The
enthusiasm we’re seeing from teachers and students for this programme is truly heartwarming.”
The Joyful English project focusses on strengthening educational institutions and also aims to make a
difference in the lives of 6500 students and 250 teachers across the backward blocks of Erode,
Namakkal, Salem, Trichy, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakuruchi, Tirupatthur and Dharmapuri
districts. To strengthen the project, Joyful English app is also being created exclusively for the
teachers to learn and teach the students through mime, music and storytelling. Karadi Path’s
innovation lies in its pedagogy which offers a comprehension-driven approach for extraordinary
results.
About The Karadi Path Education Company:

Headquartered in Chennai, Karadi Path Education company, aims to deliver literacy impact at scale in English
language acquisition. The Karadi Path methodology of learning language through listening immersion, mime,
music, storytelling and theatre, has impacted over 5000 government-run schools, 2000 privately managed
schools, 75,000 teachers, and a million learners over the years in 18 states of India. Karadi Path’s allied
enterprise, Karadi Tales, is India’s pioneering audio-book venture and an award-winning children’s publishing
house.

# Nan Mudhalvan – நான் முதல்வன் திட்டத்தின் கீழ் இளைஞர்களுக்கான வேலை வாய்ப்பு முகாம்

சென்னை பூந்தமல்லியில் அமைந்துள்ள ராஜலட்சுமி இன்ஸ்டிட்யூட் ஆஃப் டெக்னாலஜி கல்லூரியில்
நான் முதல்வன் திட்டத்தின் கீழ் வேலைவாய்ப்பு வழிகாட்டி முகாம் சிறப்பாக நடைபெற்றது

இந்த வேலை வாய்ப்பு முகமானது தமிழ்நாடு திறன் மேம்பாட்டுக் கழகம்,தமிழ்நாடு சி.ஐ.ஐ மற்றும் இசட் எப் ஆகியவை இணைந்து நடத்தினர்

நிதி மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்ப துறை என சுமார் 140 நிறுவனங்களில் இருந்து தங்கள் நிறுவனங்களுக்கு தேவையான பணியாளர்களை பணியமர்த்த மாணவ மாணவியர்களுக்கு தகுதி தேர்வு நடத்தினர் இதில் சுமார் 15,000 மாணவ மாணவிகள் இந்த வேலைவாய்ப்பு முகாமில் கலந்து கொண்டனர்