Renault Nissan Has begun Its Auto Tech Biz Center. T-Hub Strengthens Collaboration with Renault Nissan
This unit not only includes a satellite office accommodating more than 200 individuals but also strengthens the company’s collaboration with T-Hub, an enabler of the innovation ecosystem.
The new center reflects Renault Nissan’s commitment to engaging with the local innovation community and fostering technological advancements in the automotive industry.
During the signing of the partnership with T-Hub, Managing Director Debashis Neogi responded to queries by stating that they are starting with a small team of approximately 70 people at the satellite office.
However, they have plans to increase the workforce to 200 within a year. Neogi mentioned that the center will primarily focus on onboarding information systems and technology professionals who work on enterprise solutions and technology related to autonomous driving.
The center will be involved in both product development and service-oriented tasks.
Neogi also mentioned that the team at the satellite office will work on advanced technologies. Additionally, the establishment of the office will help attract talented individuals from the vicinity of Hyderabad.
The company is currently evaluating mid-term growth plans for the next three years.
T-Hub CEO M. Srinivas Rao expressed his delight at partnering with Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India for a corporate innovation program.
The program aims to connect startups with industry experts, provide proof-of-concept grants, and facilitate engagement between startups and industry-driven use cases.
Rao stated that he is thrilled to join forces with Renault Nissan to foster innovation and empower startups.
He also mentioned that it will soon mark one year since T-Hub moved into its impressive premises spanning over 5.82 lakh sq ft in the heart of Hyderabad’s technology hub, where numerous technology firms are located.
T-Hub 2.0 Celebrates One Year of Empowering Innovators and Startups
Currently, six out of the ten floors of the T-Hub building have been furnished and occupied, while the remaining floors are expected to be ready by the first quarter of 2024.
The building currently hosts around 320 startups, and due to the post-pandemic reimagination of T-Hub programs, an additional 230 startups are engaged in a phygital (physical + digital) mode.
T-Hub has a significant waiting list, with approximately 500 startups eager to join the ecosystem.
In addition to startups, T-Hub also accommodates other important stakeholders in the ecosystem. This includes seven venture capital firms, two large banks, and several centers of excellence.
Notable upcoming centers of excellence include a national center for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning established by the Department of Science and Technology, a facility for a financial services regulator, a corporate center of excellence by Apollo Tyres, and a center from a large European country to facilitate bilateral startup exchange.
T-Hub’s collaborative environment attracts various entities to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
NEW C.I.O APPOINTED
It should be noted that the T-Hub recently announced the appointment of Sujit Jagirdar as the Chief Innovation Officer.
With more than 20 years of experience in IT and business process consulting, Jagirdar brings expertise in digital transformation rollouts and designing innovative solutions.
His vast experience positions him well to contribute to T-Hub’s mission of fostering innovation and driving impactful initiatives.
