Globsyn to set up research centre of SMEs in Gujarat

Having announced its plans to set up the Asian Institute of Family Business (AIFB) in Ahmedabad, Kolkata-based Globsyn Group is now working towards conducting research and development (R&D) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Gujarat that are family-run businesses. For this, the group plans to set up a research centre whereby it can understand challenges faced by these family businesses.

"Through this research centre, we intend to understand the challenges faced by these family businesses in the SME sector. Further, we can prepare case studies and help these SMEs overcome these challenges. We are in talks with the government of Gujarat for the same," said Bikram Dasgupta, chairman of Globsyn Group.

Recently, Globsyn signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Gujarat to set up an Institutional Management Committee (IMC) to impart industry intensive courses. IMC will introduce and run innovative courses which will impart such training which is in sync with the requirements of the industry.

Moreover, the group will also start specialized skill development centers across Gujarat for imparting necessary skills in Entrepreneurship/ Family Business Management, through its institute, Asian Institute of Family Business (AIFB) and other specialized skills through their Knowledge Finishing School (KFS) concept.

Talking about AIFB, Dasgupta said, "The state of Gujarat is flux with many small and medium sized enterprises. However, there is a lot of scope in educating them since they are being run by traditional families since ages. If we can bring the right kind of education, we will be making some important value addition to these businesses and boosting the state's ambitions. Our concepts on family business management and KFS will pave way for introducing innovative techniques and curriculum in line with the global requirements."

On the government's side, the Industries Commissionerate as well as Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) would facilitate Globsyn Technologies to obtain necessary permission and registrations from concerned departments of the state and central government and would also help to avail incentives and government support under various schemes.