Hexagon’s R&D Center in India has unveiled the Startup Catalyst Program, a collaborative initiative with T-HUB, the world’s largest incubation hub.
The program is designed for startups specializing in Digital Reality and Autonomous Technologies. Leveraging Hexagon’s global expertise, selected startups will address specific real-world challenges in these domains, guided by mentors and supported by T-HUB’s knowledge of the Indian startup ecosystem. Hexagon’s technology is widely used in diverse sectors, including government, defense, manufacturing, smart cities, automotive, and more.
The Startup Catalyst Program invites startups to submit innovative solutions in areas like Digital Twins for EV Manufacturing, Real-Time Language Detection and Translation, and Enabling Prescriptive Maintenance with AR and VR for Process Plants. Successful submissions will join a cohort, receive mentorship, and develop proof of concepts (PoCs). Finalists will not only be awarded but also get the chance to collaborate with Hexagon’s domain experts to build full-scale solutions.
Navaneet Mishra, Senior Vice President at Hexagon’s R&D Center India, emphasizes the program’s aim b stating, “Indian startups are passionate, tech savvy and hardworking. With Hexagon’s Startup Catalyst Program, we are going to help them channel their energies and attention towards precisely defined real-world problems. We will support them with cutting-edge technology platforms, mentors to facilitate the co-solutions, and an opportunity to access global customers. We want to help startups from India scale their innovation globally, this program is an important step in that journey.”
MSR, CEO of T-Hub, underscores the importance of collaboration in fostering innovation. “Collaboration is the cornerstone of innovation, and our partnership with Hexagon for the new cohort of LAB32 represents a significant milestone in T-Hub’s journey. At T-Hub, we believe in fostering an ecosystem that not only empowers entrepreneurs but also propels them toward global success. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to providing startups with the tools they need to thrive and make a meaningful impact on the world,” he stated.