Saluting Entrepreneurial Spirit

HDFC Bank Group recently organised HDFC Tech Innovators – 2024, an initiative to augment engagement with the start-up ecosystem.

HDFC Tech Innovators – 2024 is a joint initiative of HDFC Bank Group companies – HDFC AMC , HDFC ERGO General Insurance , HDB Financial Services Ltd. , HDFC Life , and HDFC securities ,?The event was spearheaded by HDFC Capital Advisors Limited and HDFC Bank to promote innovations and opportunities for technology related start-up ventures.?Each of the Group companies has a legacy of working with start–ups forging partnerships that have been a win–win for both organisations.?HDFC Tech Innovators leverages the platform created by HDFC Capital over the years, to augment engagement with the start–up ecosystem and create mutual opportunities to do business, share platforms, provide financing & investments, facilitate co-learning & co-creation of products & offerings

Mr. Parag Rao , Country Head – Payments, Liability Products, Consumer Finance and Marketing, HDFC Bank ?said at the event, “We engage with start–ups at multiple levels to offer them a range of products and services that provide them ease of business. On the other hand, we have extensively worked with start–ups since the Bank’s early days. Our collaborations with fintech startups have enabled us to deliver cutting-edge services to customers, from seamless digital payments to AI-powered financial tools. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the winners of HDFC Tech Innovators 2024.”

?“With participation from over 2000 start-ups, the 3rd?edition of HDFC Tech Innovators showcases the future of technology solutions and innovation in India. HDFC Capital will continue to support innovative businesses that provide sustainable and futuristic solutions for the real estate and affordable housing sector,"?said Mr. Vipul Roongta , MD & CEO, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited .?

This is the first time that the programme was organised at a Group level, across segments covering PropTech, FinTech, Sustainability Tech, Consumer Tech and New Age Tech. It saw enthusiastic participation from various start-ups, with more than 2,000 applications being received.?

The top 10 winners were selected by a grand jury comprising, HDFC Bank Group leadership, venture capitalists, senior industry executives, and unicorn founders. The winners were Alt DRX GARUDALYTICS , Inkers Technology ., Ishitva Robotic Systems , NOSH , NewSpace Research and Technologies , OneStack , QNu Labs , Repos and YelloSKYE

Key partners of the event were Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , MeitY Startup Hub , IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited , Elevation Capital , Z47 , 3one4 Capital , Chiratae Ventures , Blume , Accel , 100x.VC, Inflection Point Ventures , Rainmatter by Zerodha , Gruhas , Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP) , Earth Fund , YourNest Venture Capital , IIMA Ventures , NSRCEL IIMB , Indian Institute of Science (IISc) , Indian Institute of Technology, Madras , Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) , CREDAI National , NATIONAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NAREDCO) , and Awfis Space Solutions Limited .

Sunali Rohra

Sharing a few pictures from the award ceremony:?