HCLTech and Business Finland join forces for innovation and global growth
HCLTech, a global tech leader, has inked a pivotal memorandum of understanding with Business Finland, the Finnish government’s innovation and trade promotion powerhouse. This strategic alliance sets the stage for groundbreaking developments in generative AI, the metaverse, space exploration, and quantum technologies.
Global Reach Through HCLTech’s Innovation Network
Business Finland, a key player in fostering innovation, will harness HCLTech’s Innovation Network, eSTiP, a dynamic ecosystem encompassing 1,500+ startups, 14+ venture capitalists, 16+ trade commissions, and five esteemed academic institutions worldwide. Finnish companies and tech startups are now poised to launch their solutions onto the global stage with ease, thanks to HCLTech’s proven global delivery model and secure integration capabilities.
HCLTech’s Nordic Footprint Grows Stronger
This strategic partnership bolsters HCLTech’s foothold in the Nordic region, granting them early access to cutting-edge technologies and innovations flourishing in Finland.
HCLTech and Business Finland join forces for innovation and global growth. Photo courtesy of Raghukraman/Wikimedia Commons.
Kalyan Kumar, HCLTech’s Global CTO and Ecosystems Head, Expresses Excitement
Kalyan Kumar, the Global Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We have always helped clients and startups in their growth roadmap by connecting both parties through digital innovation solutions. By aligning innovative technology solutions with clients’ needs, both parties can create a robust business ecosystem to grow and ensure business continuity. We are delighted to collaborate with Business Finland to bring the latest Finnish startup technologies, like Gen AI, quantum technologies, and space technologies, to the global market.”
Dr. Juuka Holappa, the Country Director at Business Finland India, Shares Vision
Dr. Juuka Holappa, the Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of Finland, New Delhi, and the Country Director at Business Finland India, emphasized the importance of this collaboration. “We believe that companies like HCLTech are vital for our startups’ global growth. Through this partnership, we aim to highlight the best that Finnish technology has to offer to HCLTech and its clients. At the same time, by having access to these clients, we hope to support our startups in growing their presence to become leading technology providers across every industry. We aim to ensure that every Finnish startup has a firm foundation in the global market with solutions that can benefit as many people as possible. We hope this partnership will be the starting point of a long-lasting relationship between HCLTech and us.”
Empowering Startups for Global Success
HCLTech and Business Finland are set to explore joint initiatives that will empower startups with valuable insights on emerging technologies, facilitating their global market reach. This collaboration promises to be a game-changer for innovative tech solutions emerging from Finland and beyond.