HPE DIGITAL CATALYST PROGRAM

Co-Innovating with startups for a digital future

 

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OVERVIEW

 

HPE Digital Catalyst Program is an initiative to identify, co-innovate and go to market with the next generation of digital disruptors in the Indian startup ecosystem.

HPE teams will work with a selected cohort of startups to build enterprise grade joint solutions combining the agility of startups with the time-tested performance of HPE and thereon to explore joint go-to-market models to address enterprise customers.

FOCUS AREAS

 

The program will focus on partnering with startups working in the following areas

  • Artificial Intelligence: Data integration, mgmt., prep and stream, ML mgmt. and ops, applied AI - NLP, CV, fintech etc.
  • DevSecOps: Low/No Code, API mgmt., Container mgmt., automation, serverless etc.
  • Cybersecurity: Identity and access mgmt., micro segmentation, network visibility, device discovery, behavior, auto response 
  • Intelligent Edge: Edge processing, IoT/OT platforms, 5G ecosystem, function specific silicon etc.

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Program Benefits

Startups that will get selected for the HPE Startup Connect will be set to get an array of unique offerings from HPE.

Business Mentors
Access to mentoring by successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, from within HPE and outside
Technology Mentors
Access to distinguished engineers from HPE to advice on technology architecture, design for scale, enterprise grade security and more
Rapid prototyping
Rapid prototyping to validate joint architecture. Porting testing and optimization for enterprise readiness
Go to Market Support
Solution certification and customer showcase opportunities for selected startups post validation
Onboarding as Partner
Support for qualified startups to get onboard as HPE partner for joint go to market at scale
Access Investor Networks
Opportunity to pitch to Pathfinder (HPE’s CVC arm), connections with other investors through program partners

MENTORS

Cynthia Swarnalatha
VP, Compute Software Engg, and India R&D Site Lead
Cynthia Swarnalatha
VP, Compute Software Engg, and India R&D Site Lead
Program Executive Sponsor

Software Engg, Product Development, High Performance teams, Organizational culture 

Mike Woodacre
CTO, HPC & MCS BU, HPE
Mike Woodacre
CTO, HPC & MCS BU, HPE
Expertise

High performance & Memory Driven Computing, AI

Bhawana Agarwal
Country Head, India – Strategy & Growth, Enterprise Group, HPE
Bhawana Agarwal
Country Head, India – Strategy & Growth, Enterprise Group, HPE
Expertise

Business Mentorship, Growth Hacking, Business Transformation & Scale-up, Deep consumer insights, Strategic Planning

Abhishek Shukla
Managing Director, Investments HP Pathfinder
Abhishek Shukla
Managing Director, Investments HP Pathfinder
Expertise

Fundraising, Cross border expansion

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