BHU Startups Get UAE Launchpad: CEPA Deal Opens Middle East Market

The UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Council and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have joined hands to foster cross-border startup collaborations. An MoU signed on July 19, 2025, will link BHU’s burgeoning student-led ventures with lucrative Middle Eastern markets.

This initiative aims to accelerate innovation and provide crucial access to international investors. Key sectors targeted include healthcare, technology, finance, and agriculture.

The collaboration promises to significantly boost BHU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing students with invaluable global exposure and funding opportunities.

This strategic partnership underscores the growing importance of India’s startup landscape on the world stage, showcasing the potential for academic institutions to drive economic growth and international cooperation. The success of this initiative could serve as a model for other universities seeking to leverage international partnerships for student entrepreneurship.

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