University of Illinois offers 'soft-landings' to Indian startups in US

The University of Illinois has offered "soft-landings" to Indian startups in the United States in terms of helping them access expertise, secure mentorship and in "curation and conditioning" aspects.

Its President Timothy L Killeen lauded the vibrant Indian startup ecosystem and said his university with its experience and being located "at the heart of the market" can offer help to such firms.

"I think that we can help the Indian startup ecosystem by providing soft-landings, in the United States, where we are at heart of the market, accessing expertise, getting mentoring etc,...," he said.

"There can be curation aspect which can materially help