HCLTech to be knowledge partner to XR Startup program

New Delhi, July 21 (KNN) HCLTech announced on Thursday that it will support Meta and the MeitY Startup Hub’s joint initiative of XR Startup Program which carters to extended reality (XR) technology startups in India.

As a knowledge partner of this program, HCLTech will help foster an ecosystem in which Indian startups can develop innovative services, hardware and software solutions with focus on education, healthcare and agri-tech, creating significant economic, social and environmental impact, reported ET.

Vijay Guntur, President, Engineering and R&D Services, HCLTech, said, “Digital engineering is of strategic focus to HCLTech and our involvement in this program reinforces our commitment to nurturing emerging technologies and innovation to drive all-around growth.”

HCLTech's subject matter experts will provide one-on-one mentorship to the startups, leading thought leadership sessions and providing business and industry perspectives.

As the program progresses, the startups may leverage HCLTech's global infrastructure, next-generation engineering technology and innovation labs to develop, test and validate their use cases.

“We are delighted to collaborate with HCLTech for this program. Their leadership and guidance as a trusted partner will greatly benefit the program participants and further Meta's vision of nurturing immersive technologies and innovation in India to make the country a hub for these emerging technologies,” said Shivnath Thukral, Director and Head Public Policy, India, Meta.  (KNN Bureau)