The Tamil Nadu Association of Training and Placement Officers (TNATPO) proudly announces a landmark milestone — becoming the first association to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with StartupTN, Government of Tamil Nadu. 🎉

This collaboration aims to strengthen initiatives in internship, placement, startup outreach, entrepreneurship, and innovation across educational institutions in Tamil Nadu — fostering deeper linkages between academia, industry, and government.

The MoU signing ceremony witnessed the gracious presence of Dr. J. Jeyaranjan, Vice Chairman, State Planning Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Thiru. Sivarajah Ramanathan, Mission Director & CEO, StartupTN. The event also brought together several industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs from India and overseas, making it a truly global knowledge exchange platform.

“This partnership marks a transformative step toward bridging academic talent with entrepreneurial ecosystems and creating meaningful opportunities for youth across the state,” said Dr. Ganesh Krish, President, Tamil Nadu Association of Training and Placement Officers (TNATPO), expressing heartfelt gratitude to the StartupTN team and the Hon’ble Minister for their visionary leadership and continued support.

TNATPO also proudly extended its active collaboration and presence at the Tamil Nadu Global Startup Summit 2025, reinforcing its commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth through collective efforts across academia, startups, and industry networks.