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NSDC International buys 10% stake in rural startups incubator Startup Stairs

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NSDC International, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Skill Development Corporation, has acquired a 10% stake in Gurugram-based Startup Stairs, an initiative of AVPL International promoters.Startup Stairs aims to incubate drone entrepreneurs and provide them with expertise, resources and funding in exchange for equity. The proprietary platform, Drone Planet, will facilitate start-up hackathons every 3-6 months, allowing participants access to expert mentorship and robust networks.

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