The aim of partnership is to provide entrepreneurs as well as small and medium enterprises with the competencies required to thrive in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
OXFORD, England and BENGALURU, India, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in digital services and consulting, and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, one of Europe's leading entrepreneurial business schools, announced the launch of the 'Springboard StartSmart: Foundations for Entrepreneurs' course. This initiative springs from Infosys Springboard, a free digital learning and reskilling platform aimed at new entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The aim of this partnership is to provide training for entrepreneurs and SMEs in the skills and competencies that would be required to thrive in a dynamic business landscape.
This partnership will tailor Oxford Saïd's accredited programs to the distinct needs of young entrepreneurs, championing them across their entrepreneurial journeys as early-stage founders or those considering establishing their own ventures. The course is designed to ensure the learning process easier and to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and tools to steer digital transformation, apply basic business principles, and seize the opportunities brought by new technologies such as AI tools.
Manos Kapterian, Chief Operating Officer at Oxford Saïd, stated: "The UK has a very good culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. However, almost 60% of small businesses and start-ups in Britain fail within their first three years. Access to the right tools and mentorship is key to the success of these businesses. We are delighted to partner with Infosys in this initiative, as it helps us share our world-class business education with even more aspiring entrepreneurs and SMEs to make a positive difference in their communities."
"Infosys EVP and Head - Education, Training, and Assessment Thirumala Arohi said: Our commitment is to harness the collective power of our technology and talent to positively impact the communities we operate in. Bridging the digital divide by delivering excellent digital learning experiences is what we aim for to create an equal society and bring about a new generation of business leaders, she added. Our partnership with Oxford Saïd Business School plus our digital learning platform Springboard has opened up all the resources needed to achieve this goal. In the UK which is recognized globally as one of the most entrepreneurial nations, this course has the potential to equip entrepreneurs with critical skills needed to thrive amidst many changes in the business landscape they must also address major challenges that are global in nature.
Saïd Business School is the entrepreneurial business school of the University of Oxford, focused on developing future leaders in business and other sectors through a rigorous and distinctive approach to teaching and research. It seeks to foster an intellectually vibrant community that combines academic excellence with a commitment to innovation and the application of knowledge in order to generate social and economic impact.
Since 1996, it has been part of one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world, with a reputation for exceptional teaching and research across a diverse range of subjects. The school is guided by a set of values that are reflected in its teaching, research, and engagement with students and stakeholders.
Saïd Business School is part of the University of Oxford, which boasts one of the longest histories in education, with nearly 900 years. We create programs and ideas that have meaning globally. Our focus is on the education of leaders, innovators, and change-makers across a broad range of sectors and industries. We deliver excellent teaching and pioneering research that empowers individuals to transform businesses and make a much broader impact on the world. We generate influence from within.
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