Powering Change: Building a Sustainable Energy Ecosystem
Strategic Partners: LINK Innovations, KDEM, Startup Karnataka
Support Partners: MeitY Startup Hub
Date: March 27, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Venue: CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Seshadri Road, Bengaluru
Registration Link: **https://forms.office.com/r/Hrysmcc9UD**
InnovateX, organized by MathWorks in collaboration with JAIN Launchpad, returns to Bangalore in 2025, focusing on electrification infrastructure. This one-day event will bring together startups, industry leaders, investors, and academia to explore advancements, trends, and collaboration opportunities in building a sustainable electrification ecosystem. Topics will include charging infrastructure, battery management, grid modernization, and smart energy management. InnovateX is supported by LINK Innovations.
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Registration & Networking | Registration and networking with peers, MathWorks and JAIN Launchpad representatives, and investors. |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Energizing the Future: Unlocking the Power of Electrification, Digital Twins, and Virtualization | Engage with Swetha Balasa as she shares her extensive industry experience and insights into the electrification journey at Mercedes-Benz R&D India. This session will explore the power of digitalization in the Powertrain Department, along with key industry trends, real-world use cases in virtualization, and a glimpse into the future of electric powertrains. |
| 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | ||
| Idea to Impact: Elevating Startups for Long-Term Success | Join Nayaz Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of JAIN Launchpad, for an insightful session on how the JAIN ecosystem has evolved over the last 2 decades to empower startups through mentorship, funding and industry collaborations. This session will highlight real-world success stories, showcase strategic growth metrics, and explore how JAIN Launchpad drives sustainable startup success. | |
| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Fireside Chat: Electrification Innovation | Be part of an engaging fireside chat with Prashant Rao, Head of Application Engineering at MathWorks, and Sanjay Gopinath, Head of Marketing & Communication at MathWorks, as they discuss empowering startups in electrification. This session will feature real-world success stories, explore technical solutions using MathWorks tools, and highlight tailored programs like the MathWorks Accelerator and Startup Program designed to drive innovation. |
| 3:45 PM- 4:00 PM | ||
| Building ecosystems: The startup and corporate collaborations in the past 10 years in India, sharing Link's experience in enabling innovation in the mobility sector. | Join us for an engaging session with Madhusha Mishra (Director - Growth), Pratheeksha AK (Director - Business Consulting) as they share insights into Link’s experience in fostering innovation in the mobility sector. This session will explore impactful success stories, Link’s approach to building collaborative ecosystems, and the transformative impact of startup-corporate partnerships on the mobility landscape. | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Charting the Course for a Robust Electrification Ecosystem | |
| Topics include grid modernization, EV charging standards, battery lifecycle management, and renewable energy integration, offering actionable insights for navigating this evolving landscape. | Moderated by MathWorks, this expert panel—featuring an industry leader, investor, startup founder, academic expert, and government representative—will explore key challenges, opportunities, regulations, and investment trends in electrification. |
The discussion will be led by Prasanna Deshpande, Application Engineering Manager at MathWorks India. Panelists include Shantanu Chaturvedi, Vice President at Transition VC; Debasis Goswami, General Manager at Shell E4; Dr. Priyanca Mathur, Head and Associate Professor at the Centre for Research in Social Sciences and Education (CERSSE); and Nikhil Gonsalves, CEO & Founder of inGO Electric. | | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Networking & High Tea | An extended networking session for meaningful discussions and connections. |
