Prince William, Kate Middleton launch third edition of Tech Rocketship Awards in Mumbai

The royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton, on Monday (April 11) launched the third edition of the Tech Rocketship Awards, where successful Indian startups are flown to the UK to meet venture capitalists and mentors.

Updated: April 11, 2016 15:02 IST

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The royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton, on Monday (April 11) launched the third edition of the Tech Rocketship Awards, where successful Indian startups are flown to the UK to meet venture capitalists and mentors. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the launch of 'Tech Rocketship Awards' in Mumbai. (Source: PTI)

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At the event, Prince William raced a formula car in a simulator created by the Mahindra Group.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge sits in a car simulator as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watches him during the launch of 'Tech Rocketship Awards' in Mumbai.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge along with CMD Mahindra group Anand Mahindra during the launch of 'Tech Rocketship Awards' in Mumbai. (Source: PTI)

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"Your ability to innovate is not just a good news for India, but a great news for the world. With one-sixth of the world's population, young innovators like you must play a major role," said Prince William, who was impressed with Indian innovations.

Britain's Prince William, and his wife, Kate. (Source: PTI)

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Prince William also tried his hand at 'preparing' the favourite South Indian snack dosa. (Source: PTI)

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Prince William eats dosa during the launch of 'Tech Rocketship Awards'. (Source: PTI)

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A big cheer greeted Prince William and Kate as they entered the cafe and the hour spent at the venue was full of conversations with Indian businesses, including the startups and also Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra.

Prince William, and his wife, Kate, interact with innovative start-ups during the launch of 'Tech Rocketship Awards' in Mumbai. (Source: PTI)

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After interactions with the start-ups and launching the awards, Prince William and Kate are scheduled to fly to New Delhi. The launch of the awards was followed by a pitching session, where four business promoters looking for funding presented their ideas before a special panel comprising of Mahindra, the Indian Angel Network (IAN), iSpirit and a website devoted to profile startups. (Source: PTI)