In 2024, which company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iCreate to promote AI startups in India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Microsoft.

Explanation:-

• ​The International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate) and Microsoft signed an MoU, facilitated by the Ministry of Electronics & IT, to boost AI startups in India.
• The partnership, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, aims to support AI startups in both big cities and smaller towns/villages.
• The collaboration launches the IMPEL AI program, screening 1100 innovators to become AI Most Valuable Players (MVPs) and focusing on themes like Healthcare, Financial Inclusion, Sustainability, Education, Agriculture, and Smart Cities.
• The top 25 startups will receive go-to-market support from Microsoft's Global Network.
• Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology, and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar presided over signing of the MoU and he said that this partnership will support and transform AI startups not just in big cities but also in smaller towns and villages.