T-Hub and Facebook announce finalists of ‘India Innovation Hub Accelerator Program’ T-Hub and Facebook today announced the first batch of winning start-ups, selected for their joint program “India Innovation Hub.” The program which was launched in November last year, aims to help start-ups focused on using emerging technologies by providing support and mentorship to accelerate their businesses in new and innovative ways. A cohort of nine start-ups focused on VR have been selected and each startup will get access to training, mentors, workshops, research, and Facebook’s VR Innovation lab located at T-Hub as a part of the three-month accelerator program. Speaking on the occasion, Jay Krishnan, CEO, T-Hub said, “We have witnessed the recent growth of AR and VR and it has the potential to disrupt many areas. Our program with Facebook has discovered startups leveraging AR and VR technologies in such areas like healthcare, HR and enterprises training, enriching customer experience and enterprise analytics. We are excited to help these startups scale up to global markets through our bespoke accelerator program with Facebook.” “As the startup ecosystem of emerging technologies is taking an optimistic shape in India, we are dedicated towards setting them up for success by providing the mentorship and access to the right tools & technology for scaling their businesses. We are excited to be part of this ecosystem and can’t wait to see how these nine startups scale their innovation.” added Satyajeet Singh, Head - Strategic Product Partnerships, India & South Asia, Facebook said. Selected from 20 shortlisted applications that presented to a jury comprised of subject matter experts from Facebook, T-Hub, and external industry members, the participants were reviewed based on quality of technology solution, product/solution readiness, possible impact in the vertical etc. amongst others. The nine chosen startups include: Dimension NXG GMETRI Studios Highir Technologies Innov4Sight Health and Biomedical Systems Loop Reality Merxius Software Parallel XR Scapic Innovations VadR The selected startups have the potential to boost innovation ecosystem and are working on projects in the domains varying from Healthtech to Industrial Manufacturing, Education to Corporate Learning & Development among many others. With an intent to support a new generation of Indian startups, this cohort of startups as part of India Innovation Hub program will get: An opportunity to work and scale up under the aegis of Facebook. The startups selected through this program will work with subject matter experts, mentors, and coaches from both Facebook and T-Hub, to collaborate and prioritize the solution. All interventions will happen at T-Hub. An invaluable opportunity to seek feedback on the prioritized solution and showcase it to key executives of Facebook and T-Hub during the ‘Demo Day’ at T-Hub. If mutual interest established, further collaboration options between cohort startups and Facebook would be discussed. Qualified startups will be directly accepted to the FbStart program. Access to T-Hub’s network of mentors, industry experts, investors, service providers, and community/ecosystem.

NewsPatrolling.com: Demonstrating the true sports car DNA of every Porsche, the racing pedigree of the 718 Cayman, 718 Boxster, 911 and Panamera were put through their paces at a special track day hosted by Porsche India. Taking place at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), once home to the Indian Grand Prix, guests got behind the wheel to experience the 5.14km track in each model, carrying out a range of skills tests designed to showcase the superior performance and drive comfort of the sports car range.

Pavan Shetty, Director, Porsche India, said: “With the help of expert instructors, guests that joined us for the drive event had the opportunity to unleash their inner racing driver and experience Porsche’s motorsport heritage. From the iconic 911 to the luxury saloon of the Panamera, each and every one of our cars is at home on the track as it is on the city roads, and there is no better place to showcase that than the Buddh International Circuit.”

Porsche’s technological advancements were tested with slalom, breaking, acceleration, and over and under-steering challenges, giving guests an opportunity to experience the range of systems designed to enhance ride comfort without compromising performance. Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) and the Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) Plus combined for increased stability and traction both in and out of corners. The adaptive air suspension, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) was activated on the track to actively and continuously adjust damping force based on the road conditions and driving style of each guest. Rear axle steering and Power steering Plus ensured sporty and precise handling. In the Panamera Turbo, guests were able to experience the 4D chassis control, a centrally networked system which synchronises all chassis systems in real time, optimising the handling of the car.

Both mid-engine coupés, the new generation 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, feature turbo flat engines with four cylinders capable of producing 300 hp and maximum torque of 380 Nm. The powerful engines deliver a top speed of 275 km/h and propel the models from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds (4.7 with Sport Plus). 

The 911 Carrera S reaches 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (3.9 with Sport Plus), delivered by a three-litre six-cylinder bi-turbo charging engine producing 420 hp, with maximum torque of 500 Nm and a top speed of 306 km/h. The Panamera Turbo is a four-door luxury saloon and sports car in one. This V8 turbo-charged engine reaches 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds (3.6 with Sport Plus), producing 550 hp and maximum torque of 770 Nm. The top speed of the Turbo is 306 km/h.