HP grants $800,000 for enterprise development

BANGALORE, INDIA: Hewlett-Packard has awarded 10 grants, each worth $80,000, to micro enterprise development agencies in the country.

The investments, part of the HP Micro Enterprise Development Grant initiative, are dedicated to the advancement of successful entrepreneurs in local communities.

The program provides assistance, business training via the HP micro enterprise curriculum (smart technology for a smarter business) and support to entrepreneurs and very small businesses.

“As part of the Micro Enterprise Development Program we contribute technology, cash and curriculum towards increasing entrepreneurship opportunities and development in communities. HP will continue to help these agencies monitor and refine their programs to benefit the community in the most tangible ways,” said Bina Raj Debur, country manager, Corporate Marketing, HP India.

The Micro Enterprise Development Grant program is part of HP's long-term community investment strategy to contribute time, knowledge and resources and help the continued social and economic development of communities around the world.