HCLTech to support Meta and Meity’s XR Startup program

HCLTech said on Thursday that it has joined the XR Startup Program, an initiative between Meta and the MeitY Startup Hub to support 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.

" 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,” said Vijay Guntur, President, Engineering and R&D Services, HCLTech.

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.