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FCRF and IEDUP Under MSME Department of Uttar Pradesh Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity for Businesses
The Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, U.P. (IEDUP), signed an MoU on 15th October 2024 to collaborate on research and educational initiatives focused on cybersecurity, IoT security, and legal frameworks for MSMEs. IEDUP, a leading institution in entrepreneurship development, aims to enhance MSMEs’ resilience in the digital age through joint research and capacity-building initiatives with FCRF.
Lucknow, 15th October 2024: The Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, U.P. (IEDUP), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote research and collaboration in emerging technology sectors, focusing on cybersecurity, legal frameworks, and digital transformation for MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises).
The MoU was signed by Harshvardhan Singh, Director of FCRF, and Arvind Kumar Singh, Associate Faculty and authorized signatory of IEDUP. Key figures present at the ceremony included Prof. Triveni Singh, Chief Mentor from FCRF, Mamta Chauhan, Senior Faculty at IEDUP, and Mr. Surjan Singh, Special Secretary (Retired). At present, Mr. Pawan Agarwal, Joint Commissioner, MSME & Export Promotion, GoUP is the Director of IEDUP.
IEDUP, established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 1986, is a premier institution aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and human resource development. As a Center of Excellence, it has played a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurship across the state, with the support of leading financial institutions like IDBI, IFCI, ICICI, SBI, and PNB. IEDUP’s mission is to empower MSMEs by offering tailored training programs, workshops, and research initiatives that address contemporary business challenges.
Through this collaboration, IEDUP and FCRF will focus on joint research, capacity-building workshops, public awareness campaigns, and policy recommendations. Key research areas include IoT security, AI, blockchain technology, data privacy regulations, and other emerging domains that impact MSMEs. This partnership will also support MSMEs in understanding and navigating the legal and ethical challenges of adopting new technologies.
Harshvardhan Singh, Director of FCRF, emphasized, “This collaboration marks an important step towards creating a safer and more secure technological environment, particularly for MSMEs, who are vulnerable to the evolving digital landscape.”
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