STPI Co-hosted Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024; Presented Karnataka IT Export Awards and showcased 60 innovative SAUJ Community startups
Bengaluru, 23rd November 2024: Bengaluru, India’s leading innovation
hub, hosted the 27th edition of Asia's largest tech conclave, the Bengaluru
Tech Summit. Co-hosted by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), the
summit reaffirms the city’s role in nurturing a dynamic tech startup ecosystem.
The 3-day event, which kicked off at Bangalore Palace on November 19, has
created a buzz with the prominent presence of the STPI Sayuj Community Startup
Pavilion with 60 pioneering startups attracting the investor and delegates for
3 days and recognition of Excellence in IT industry through prestigious IT export
awards.
STPI IT Export Awards 2024, honors Karnataka region's
leading IT companies, acknowledging their remarkable contributions to
technological growth, vital role in boosting exports and forex, and job
creations. Infosys was honored with the prestigious Karnataka IT Ratna Award,
while companies like Altran Technologies India Pvt Ltd, Microland Ltd, and
Standard Chartered Global Business Services Pvt Ltd were recognized for High
Growth in Exports - IT/ITES at the STPI IT Export Awards – Karnataka 2024.
Other notable winners included L&T Technology Services Ltd for Best
Performer – IT/ITES (Mysuru Region) and Glowtouch Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for
Best Performer – IT/ITES (Mangaluru Region). Mercedes-Benz Research and
Development India Pvt. Ltd. received the award for Highest New Jobs Creator –
IT.
Notably, at the heart of this vibrant summit, the STPI
Sayuj Community Startup Pavilion has emerged as a hotspot for innovation and
technological breakthroughs. Featuring as many as 60 groundbreaking startups,
it has become a beacon of entrepreneurial excellence. Hailing from different
parts of India's Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, these dynamic enterprises, brimming
with enthusiasm, are showcasing the next wave of cutting-edge technology that
promises to redefine industries and revolutionize everyday life. From
pioneering solutions in AI and IoT to advancements in software and agri-tech,
these startups exemplify the spirit of innovation that propels India’s economy
toward Viksit Bharat.
Participating startups in summit from the STPI SAYUJ
Community like Swadha Agri Private Limited and Rajesh Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
(Rajesh Labs) are exemplifying the transformative potential of innovation.
Swadha Agri, a women-led startup founded by Neha Bharti and based in Palamu,
Jharkhand, is revolutionizing dairy operations in Tier II and III cities
through cutting-edge technology and an integrated SaaS platform. Incubated
under the OctaNE CoE at STPI Guwahati and NGIS Bhubaneswar, the company bridges
the gap between rural dairy farmers and urban consumers by streamlining
operations, improving product quality, and ensuring supply chain transparency.
Similarly, Rajesh Labs, an startup
Participating startups from the STPI SAYUJ Community like
Swadha Agri Private Limited and Rajesh Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (Rajesh Labs) are
exemplifying the transformative potential of innovation, with support from the
STPI. Swadha Agri, a women-led startup founded by Neha Bharti and based in
Palamu, Jharkhand, is revolutionizing dairy operations in Tier II and III
cities through cutting-edge technology and an integrated SaaS platform.
Incubated under the OctaNE CoE at STPI Guwahati and NGIS Bhubaneswar, the company
bridges the gap between rural dairy farmers and urban consumers by streamlining
operations, improving product quality, and ensuring supply chain transparency.
Similarly, Rajesh Labs, an award-winning hardware and
medical device innovation company based in Bangalore, is making significant
strides in healthcare with its innovative solutions. Supported by STPI’s IoT
OpenLab in Bangalore, Rajesh Labs has benefitted from technical mentorship,
financial assistance, and global exposure, including insights from Silicon
Valley and a ?50 lakh grant from BIRAC. These startups highlight how STPI’s
ecosystem empowers emerging enterprises to address critical challenges and scale
impactful innovations.
STPI's continuous support by offering state-of-the-art
infrastructure and incubation facilities empowers startups. Access to modern
technology, expert mentoring, and global market opportunities, ensures
entrepreneurs that they are well-equipped to navigate challenges and scale
their businesses effectively.
Through this collaborative effort, Bengaluru Tech Summit and STPI together are not just celebrating innovation but are actively contributing to India's emergence as a global technology leader. The event stands as a witness to the potential of India's entrepreneurial landscape and global competitiveness showcasing how strategic initiatives and partnerships can pave the way for a thriving and sustainable tech-driven future.
About STPI and SAYUJ:
STPI is an organization under
the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology engaged in promoting
software exports, nurturing tech startup ecosystem, and working for the
dispersal of the IT/ITES Industry. STPI has been actively involved in
strengthening the startup ecosystem in India by providing requisite support and
resources to the startups through its Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS),
domain-specific Centres of Entrepreneurship and SAYUJ, a comprehensive resource
discovery & networking platform designed to facilitate seamless information
exchange between startups, investors, incubators, mentors and all other stakeholders
withing the innovation ecosystem. For more details, visit www.stpi.in and
https://sayuj.net.