TE Connectivity Launches Its First Start-Up Accelerator Program In Indian Market

-       The program, in association with BCIC Start-up Hub, is designed to promote and accelerate start-ups in energy, electrification, smart cities, IoT

TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has collaborated with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) Start-up Hub to launch its first accelerator program in India. The program is designed to promote and accelerate start-ups initially in the energy and electrification, smart cities and IoT domains, by providing them with mentorship support, access to resources and a global network.

The program was launched at a recent event conducted by TE and BCIC with the support of TiE Bangalore (Indus Ventures) on "Future of Mobility and Emerging Opportunities.” Attendees were addressed by Ralf Klädtke, vice president and chief technology officer at TE and Dr. S. Devarajan, Senior Vice President, BCIC, and Senior Vice President, TVS Motor Company Limited, and Ravikiran Annaswamy, CEO & co-founder of Numocity, who shared their insights on the future of mobility and best manufacturing practices.

Rahul Mathur, director at TE, said, “We look at India as an opportunity to not just innovate in India for India but also for the globe. We are excited to continue building our capabilities at our innovation hubs in Bangalore and Pune, where we currently have more than 1,200 product engineers, co-located at state-of-the-art labs and working on some of the most exciting technologies. We believe launching an accelerator in Bangalore’s entrepreneurial ecosystem will help develop capabilities and drive innovation. In collaboration with BCIC Start-up Hub, the program includes specific models to provide guidance and mentorship support for the start-ups and will also help them to discover possible support for global exposure through our network. We aim to share our experience and success with the start-ups, helping to fuel the next stage of their entrepreneur journey.”

“The future of mobility will create a completely new ecosystem of electrified mobility with autonomous shuttles/trucks, software-defined vehicles, autonomous safety, seamless vehicle to everything, V2X communication, mobility pods, electrified air taxis, micro-mobility and many others,” Klädtke said. “The speed of technological change is very high and electric vehicles were just the first of many technological disruptions. For one to thrive in this new normal, innovation and speed are essential. As a result, growing our collaboration with start-ups and developing win-win partnerships is a top focus for us at TE.”

“Mobility is life,” Devarajan said. “India is taking a multi-focus approach on net zero through the Panchamrit principle. A combined co-opted approach toward net zero by manufacturers, suppliers and start-ups that involves improving product and process technologies like light weighting will enable our next steps. We must draw out strategies and action plans for the coming years to ensure a better environment for our next generation.”

TE Connectivity India will offer innovative solutions to help start-ups to optimize designs, reduce costs, improve performance, and enhance the user experience. TE’s technical mentors will provide guidance to design new components to meet customer needs. BCIC Start-up Hub will foster collaboration between start-ups, subject-matter experts, technology firms and research institutions to overcome market challenges faced by entrepreneurs. They will be facilitating collaboration with research institutions to leverage innovative research in creating market-ready products.

If you are interested to participate in the accelerator program, connect with Rahul Mathur  at rkmathur@te.com or Ravi Challu at ravi@bulletproofyourstartup.com

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY  

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including over 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.

Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, and Twitter.

About BCIC – The Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) is the apex Chamber of Industry and Commerce representing large and medium industry in the State of Karnataka. BCIC plays an active and important role in promoting trade and investment in the State and has an excellent domestic and international network with MoUs with the leading Chambers of Commerce across the globe. The Chamber represents all segments of industry which includes Manufacturing, Aerospace and Aviation, IT, Bio-tech, Pharma, Engineering, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, Garments, Food Processing, Steel and Services (www.bcic.in).

Photo Caption: ( L to R ) Mr. Ralf Klädtke - Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for TE Transportation Solutions, Mr. Rahul Mathur - General Manager, TE Connectivity, Dr. Devarajan - SVP, BCIC and SVP, TVS Motor Company Limited, Mr. Ravi Challu - Chairman, Start-Up Hub Expert Committee, BCIC and Founder & CEO, Bulletproof Your Startup, Mr. Sunil Telkar - Co-Chairman, Industry-Institute Interface and Edutech Expert Committee, BCIC and Managing Partner, Aspiro Consulting LLP and Mr. Vinod Keni -Co-Chairman, Start-Up Hub Expert Committee, BCIC and Lead - Venture Capital Investments, RoundGlass during the Lamp Lighting ceremony on the occasion of the Launch of the TE Connectivity Accelerator on May 12th, 2023.