Office of the Governor | New Jersey Financial Mission Journey to India Day by day Recap – September 23

Dinner Reception with LuLu Group International

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation attended a dinner reception hosted by LuLu Group International Chairman M. A. Yusuff Ali. The night centered on constructing connections between New Jersey and the State of Kerala throughout tradition, politics, media, and enterprise. Representatives from the movie trade, politics, media organizations, and rising digital voices attended.

Roundtable Event with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM): Global Technology Entrepreneur Summit

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation attended a roundtable occasion with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). It included visits to Fab Lab Kerala, a collaboration between KSUM, MIT, and Makers Village, India’s first electronics {hardware} incubator. Governor Murphy and the delegation engaged with startup founders, trade leaders, and representatives from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) to discover alternatives for collaboration in know-how, entrepreneurship, and better schooling. Discussions centered on strengthening long-term financial and cultural ties between New Jersey and Kerala, whereas fostering innovation, funding, and analysis partnerships.

New Jersey Signs Sister State MOU with State of Karnataka that may Drive Technological Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship Collaborations

Governor Murphy introduced a brand new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a Sister State Agreement between the New Jersey Department of State and the State of Karnataka, India’s know-how hub recognized for its thriving startup and innovation ecosystem. The settlement solidifies a partnership to strengthen collaboration throughout know-how, life sciences, and innovation sectors. The settlement, signed prematurely on behalf of New Jersey by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State Tahesha Way and Dr. Ekroop Caur, Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, strengthens collaboration in technological innovation, analysis, and entrepreneurship. The settlement additionally creates alternatives for startups to entry soft-landing applications, construct trade and educational connections, and increase globally. This initiative highlights each areas’ dedication to innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial development, additional deepening ties between New Jersey and India’s know-how hub.

Roundtable Event with Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation participated in a collaborative roundtable dialogue facilitated by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) and hosted by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in Bengaluru. The program featured remarks from IACC management and introduced collectively C-suite executives from main legislation companies and companies to debate alternatives for collaboration and funding in New Jersey.

Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation Meet with Microland Executives

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and members of the New Jersey delegation met with Rajesh Kharidehal, Chief Financial Officer, and Satesh Sukumar, Senior Vice President and Global Head—Platforms, at Microland. Microland is a pioneering IT infrastructure companies and consulting firm headquartered in Bengaluru.

Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey Delegation Attend SelectUSA High Tea Event with U.S. Consulate

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation attended a  SelectUSA High Tea Event with the U.S. Consulate. This gathering introduced collectively greater than a dozen corporations exploring enlargement into the United States from sectors resembling fintech, medtech, spacetech, deeptech, and aerospace. The program additionally featured a New Jersey pitch delivered by Bill Noonan, Chief Business Development Officer at Choose New Jersey, and Tim Crouch, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of the New Jersey West Coast Office, who highlighted the state’s strengths in innovation, know-how, and enterprise development.

Governor Murphy Announces Seven New Jersey-India Higher Education Partnerships to Advance Research and Innovation

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation attended a signing ceremony, formalizing seven Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between schools and universities in New Jersey and India. The agreements mark important strides in increased schooling collaboration between the 2 areas. India is one in every of New Jersey’s high commerce companions, with two-way commerce in items totaling $11.3 billion yearly, highlighting the sturdy financial ties supporting these academic collaborations. The MOUs embody:

• New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) + Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) (Manipal, Karnataka)
• NJIT + Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM) (Hyderabad, Telangana)
• NJIT + Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) (Bengaluru, Karnataka)
• Rowan University + Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) (Bengaluru, Karnataka)
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey + Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh)
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey + Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (Whitefield, Bengaluru)
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey + Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh)

Reception with TiE (The IndUS Entrepreneurs) Charter Members, Industry Leaders, and Higher Education Institutions

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation attended a reception with TiE constitution members, trade leaders, and better schooling representatives. The occasion featured remarks from Governor Murphy, TiE management, and distinguished trade figures, together with Ashok Soota, Executive Chairman of Happiest Minds Technologies, and Akshita Sachdeva, Co-Founder of Trestle Labs. Tim Crouch, Choose New Jersey Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of the New Jersey West Coast Office, additionally performed an lively function in highlighting New Jersey’s management in movie, AI, and rising applied sciences. The reception offered a chance to debate collaborations in know-how, entrepreneurship, and educational trade, reinforcing New Jersey’s dedication to supporting innovation and strengthening partnerships with India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Speaking Session on “The India-U.S. Innovation Corridor” at Blume’s Annual Batch Conference

Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey delegation participated in a talking session at Blume Ventures’ Annual Event. Blume Ventures is an early-stage enterprise capital agency supporting startups throughout technology-driven sectors, together with client tech, fintech, B2B, and life sciences, with a robust give attention to each Indian, U.S., and UK markets. During the session, Governor Murphy highlighted alternatives for collaboration between New Jersey and India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. He emphasised the state’s dedication to innovation, startup development, and transatlantic enterprise partnerships. The occasion introduced collectively startup founders and representatives from main enterprise capital companies. It offered a platform for dialogue on funding, scaling companies, and increasing cross-border alternatives.

Governor Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and New Jersey delegates Attend Town Hall with Students from Christ University

Governor Phil Murphy, First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the New Jersey delegation attended a Town Hall with greater than 250 college students from Christ University. The session, themed “Youth as Global Citizens: Building Bridges through Education and Exchange,” was performed in a hearth chat format and moderated by Mr. Dennison Joseph, Associate Director & Head of Global Partnerships, International Admissions, Student Welfare & Scholarships at Christ University. Students had the chance to have interaction immediately with the Governor and First Lady on matters resembling entrepreneurship and international schooling initiatives. The occasion highlighted alternatives for educational collaboration and information trade between New Jersey and India, whereas fostering a significant dialogue on getting ready the subsequent technology of leaders and advancing cross-border academic partnerships.