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Unleash the power of a cause-driven global ecosystem

Industry-Academia Community

Industry Academia Community (IAC), a cause-driven global professional development network is a noble initiative by Cloud Counselage Pvt. Ltd. in association with Gift-A-Career (CC-GAC) Foundation, to eradicate unemployability among millions of youths PAN India and abroad. IAC has grown organically from merely 30,000 members to ~5,00,000 members across 47 countries in just 18 months, primarily as the cause touches millions of youth, families, societies, organisations.

The vision is to build a cause-driven global ecosystem to provide professional development opportunities to millions of youth globally and hence the IAC Vision 2030 initiative

100MN+ Professionals | 1 MN+ Companies | 1 lakh+ Colleges | 100+ Countries

IAC Vision 2030 is a unique initiative that would provide various professional development activities and opportunities under one roof that too at no cost to the beneficiaries, thus eradicating unemployability and creating employment as well.

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All the revenue generated from partnerships will be utilised to serve the social cause of eradicating unemployability among millions of Indian Youth via Industry-Academia Community (IAC)

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS

PART OF THE GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM

Professionals

Working/non-working professionals looking for skill upgrade, jobs, career switch, mentor or share exp.

Freshers

Recent college graduates looking for new opportunities

Companies

Looking for talent, partnerships or business opportunities

College Faculty

Looking for associating with industry or learning and growth opportunities for their students

College Students

Looking for industry exposure and experience before the completion of their education

Colleges

Looking for industry association to make their students employable

Founders/Entrepreneurs

Aspiring/Established entrepreneurs looking for support in their entrepreneurial journey, co-founders, team members, investors, platform to showcase their product/service, etc.

VCs/Angels

Individuals looking to learn about investment or looking for entrepreneurs/startups they can invest in

NGOs

Any not-for-profit organisation working with college students, professionals, companies, colleges across the globe who can add value to the community

500K+

PROFESSIONALS

10K+

COMPANIES

4K+

COLLEGES

45+

COUNTRIES

Community Engagements

HOW WE ENGAGE WITH OUR MEMBERS

Jobs, Internships & Entrepreneurship Expo
This is an annual virtual and onsite event conducted to present lakhs of jobs, internships, entrepreneurship opportunities along with career development, and networking with the recruiters. The event is participated by lakhs of college students, freshers, professionals, and companies globally. Last year, 1 lakh+ members participated in the expo from 30+ countries

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Excellence Awards
An annual onsite event to recognize the contribution of individuals and organisations to Industry Academia Collaboration in 9 categories of our members including colleges, companies, professionals, students, NGOs

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Industry & Corporate Training
These are virtual and onsite events conducted to provide bespoke training in leadership and develop global professionals to college faculties and industry professionals

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Webinars/Workshops
These are virtual and onsite events conducted to provide industry exposure, continuous professional development, entrepreneurship support, etc. participated by 1000s of college students, professionals, college faculties, and industry professionals

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Global Professional Internships
Remote internships in 51+ domains of IT, Management & Humanities with no selection criteria participated by 1000s of college students, professionals, college faculties, and industry professionals globally

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Education Fair
Engagement with the members of our closed community to guide them for the next right move in their academic journey

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PURPOSE IS NO MORE OPTIONAL

The Strategic Partnership aims to create a positive association between the partner and Cloud Counselage and come in the form of sponsorships. This relationship allows the partner to tap into the member’s interests and emotions, fostering a deeper connection. Partnership can be expected to build up the awareness of a brand and influence the perceptions of the brand. Unlike traditional advertising, which competes for attention in crowded media spaces, partnerships place a brand in environments where the audience is already engaged and receptive. This heightened visibility can lead to increased brand recognition and recall, as the brand is consistently seen in positive and relevant contexts. Partnership delivers superior ROI compared to conventional advertising methods as it not only enhances brand visibility but also fosters deeper connections with audiences.

Build Deeper Emotional Connection
Whether you are a B2C or B2B brand, build authentic trust with your audience by supporting what they care

Attract High-Intent Audiences
Aligning with meaningful causes filters out noise and attracts high-quality, values-aligned leads, talent, and partners.

Real-World Impact + Recognition
Get credit for contributing to real change. Boost your credentials, ESG/CSR goals, and brand reputation.

Recognition for contributing to Industry Academia collaboration to eradicate unemployability and reduce global talent shortage

Get Engagement Outperforming Ads
Events, experiences, and platforms with purpose drive 3x more engagement than traditional digital ads. Gen Z doesn’t just like it — they share it, talk about it, and belong to it.

Achieve Stronger Long-Term ROI
Purpose-led brands grow 2x faster and have 4–6x higher loyalty and trust metrics. More share-worthy. More memorable. Less ad spend waste.

Empowering Brands with Purpose

CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO INFLUENCE

VISION PARTNERS

CO-CREATING THE FUTURE OF GEN Z TALENT

Up to 10 MN Impressions

10x ROI

Naming Rights & Legacy Branding

Strategic Thought Leadership

Talent & Learning Integration

Influence & Recognition

Real ROI & Impact Measurement

As a Vision Partner, your brand becomes synonymous with transformation, equity, and the future of Gen Z talent.

ETHOS PARTNERS

SETTING THE FUNDAMENTALS RIGHT

Up to 5 MN Impressions

5x ROI

Brand Alignment

Community Immersion

Talent Pipeline & Hiring Support

Thought Leadership & Positioning

Strategic ROI & Impact Reporting

As an Ethos Partner, your brand becomes part of the story as a co-architect of change.

IMPACT PARTNERS

CO-BRANDING THAT FUELS TRANSFORMATION

Up to 10 MN Impressions

2x ROI

Branded Purpose Exposure

Media & Thought Alignment

Talent Pipeline & Hiring Support

Learning & Co-Creation Opportunities

Measurable Outcomes & Reporting

As an Impact Partner, you activate real progress. Your brand doesn’t just appear — it enables.

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All the revenue generated from partnerships will be utilised to serve the social cause of eradicating unemployability among millions of Indian Youth via Industry-Academia Community (IAC)

EMPOWERING BRANDS WITH PURPOSE

Partner for purpose | Influence to impact | Grow with Gen Z