Thiruvananthapuram: Airbus Bizlab India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Kerala to help establish an aerospace-focused innovation centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
A release from the aeronautics giant stated that the move highlights Airbus India’s continued commitment to the ‘Startup India’ mission.
Under the MoU, Airbus Bizlab India will coordinate with global Airbus teams and startups to develop proof of concepts with the support of different public agencies in Kerala. Upon successful demonstration of the proof of concepts by Airbus teams and startups, the innovation centre will help them set up partnerships and deploy the chosen technologies in the State.
The Government of Kerala will provide the space for the centre as well as logistical support to manage and run the programme. The mission has been envisioned for a year to begin with.
“We are confident that this partnership with Airbus Bizlab will help embed innovation in the industrial ecosystem of Kerala. It will up-skill the local youth and will enhance employability,” said, Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan.
“The initiative aims to foster local talent in the aerospace domain and help promising startups to contribute towards shaping the future of flying not only in India but the world,” said president and MD, Airbus India and South Asia, Anand E. Stanley.