<h1>IIT Madras Partners with Startup Policy Forum to Boost Startup Research and Innovation</h1> The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to advance startup policy research and innovation. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between industry and academia, focusing on data-driven policy advocacy for the startup ecosystem. SPF will support IIT Madras's Centre for Research on Start-Ups and Risk Financing (CREST) and contribute to the YNOS startup intelligence platform. The partnership is set to enhance policy frameworks and empower startups by leveraging IIT Madras's research expertise and SPF's policy advocacy role. Together, they will host policy discussions and workshops to foster a supportive startup environment.