SAP Labs to Introduce Start-up Cohort 2022 with Capgemini in India

SAP Labs India is collaborating with Capgemini in India through its Start-up Studio to create a deep engaging experience for ‘early stage’ and ‘growth stage’ enterprise SaaS companies in developing innovative solutions for customers worldwide. The Cohort programme is specially designed to give burgeoning start-ups a platform to showcase their ideas and tap the large talent pool in India. This synergy will pave the way for all participants, including clients, SAP, Capgemini, and start-ups, to create value, which is essential for a well-functioning ecosystem.

The Cohort 2022 programme will kick off on September 29th in Bengaluru, with nearly 25 curated start-ups taking part in a two-day kick-off event. The programme will assist start-ups in addressing business challenges and responding to new growth opportunities. It will help them take their ideas to new, diverse markets and reach a wider audience. The emphasis will be on developing industry-specific solutions that make use of cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Intelligent Robotic Process Automation (IRPA), Industrial IoT & Analytics, and Immersive Experience.

Cohort 2022 will help the start-ups to have a nuanced understanding of business issues by getting exposure to the real-world problems, their solutions can address. They will be able to use the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to create world-class, sustainable, and innovative solutions that will allow for deeper integration into the SAP portfolio.

Ashwin Yardi, CEO, Capgemini in India, said, “Our partnership with SAP Labs India is part of the larger ecosystem design strategy of Capgemini in India. The objective of the program is to develop a vibrant start-up community to deliver value to clients by scaling innovative solutions. At Capgemini we are passionate about innovation and together with our clients and partners we leverage the latest technology to drive forward looking solutions that yield greater business impact. Our innovation ecosystem brings together technology, a network of B2B start-ups, and proven methodologies and services for driving tangible value.”

Sindhu Gangadharan, SVP & MD, SAP Labs India and Head, SAP User Enablement, said in a statement that the Indian start-up community is continuing to disrupt the global product landscape, and it is on track to become the world’s largest start-up ecosystem. Today, India’s innovation economy is fuelled by homegrown SaaS and deep-tech start-ups which are driving India’s TechAde and bringing the digital revolution to a grassroots level. SAP Start-up Studio has been an enabler and accelerator for many of these Indian start-ups over the last five years. With deep-tech expertise and innovative go-to-market solutions, the partnership with Capgemini will assist them in identifying their latest cohort of visionary entrepreneurs and assisting them in taking their disruptive products global.