About Tech Catalyst

Bridging Technology & Talent.
Accelerating Research & Innovation.
Transforming Agriculture & Manufacturing.

Tech Catalyst is an innovation ecosystem enabler that bridges academia, industry, government, startups and investors to accelerate technology adoption, research, skill development and entrepreneurship.

The mission

Through AI-enabled Centres of Excellence, we transform institutions into hubs of innovation.

Industry partnerships, future-ready skilling programmes and placements. We prepare talent for the industries of tomorrow.

Researcher operating a robotic arm inside an AI-enabled Centre of Excellence

The four platforms

One organisation.
Four platforms.

CIDSA for agriculture. ACIT for industrial CoEs. SkillConnect for placement. Venture Catalyst for incubation.

CIDSA

AI-enabled Center for Innovation in Digital & Sustainable Agriculture

AI-powered Precision Agronomy, Drone & Geospatial Intelligence, Agri-IoT, Farm Implements Design, and AI-driven Advisory Platforms for Sustainable Farming.

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ACIT

AI-powered Center for Innovation & Training

AgriTech · Smart Manufacturing · EV & Future Mobility · ADAS · Reverse Engineering · SemiCon · Cybersecurity · IoT-CPS · ESDM · MedTech · Drone Tech · AI Hardware.

SkillConnect

Talent placement

Verified skill profiling, AI-powered industry matching, and national & international placement opportunities through strategic employer and trade commission partnerships.

Venture Catalyst

Incubation & Seed Capital

Founder support, industry-linked incubation and seed capital for deep-tech start-ups building at the intersection of AI, agri and industry.

Our story

Built by leaders who saw the gap
and decided to bridge it.

Mission

To enable innovation across agriculture, industry and academia by bridging advanced technologies with skilled Indian talent.

Vision

Build the talent and innovation backbone for India's agriculture, manufacturing and deep-tech renaissance.

Tech Catalyst was founded by a team of seasoned professionals, each bringing over 25 years of leadership experience across Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Product Development, Marketing, and Brand Building. Having worked extensively with global enterprises, technology innovators, academia, and industry, the founders recognized a critical gap between technological advancement and the availability of industry-ready talent. They came together with a shared vision to bridge this gap by creating an ecosystem that seamlessly connects technology, talent, research, industry, government and capital. Their mission was to enable institutions, enterprises, and entrepreneurs to adopt advanced technologies, foster innovation, and build a future-ready workforce capable of driving sustainable economic growth. What began as an initiative to address the shortage of skilled professionals in India’s manufacturing and agriculture sectors has evolved into a comprehensive innovation ecosystem. Today, Tech Catalyst partners with leading global technology companies, universities, governments, industry associations, and investors to establish AI-enabled Centres of Excellence, accelerate applied research, nurture startups, and deliver industry-aligned skilling programs. With a growing presence across multiple countries, Tech Catalyst is helping take India's engineering, technology, and agritech capabilities to the global stage, creating opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration while preparing the next generation of talent for the industries of tomorrow.

Operators from Hexagon, MSC Software, IIT, NSDC and the Indian agri-research ecosystem — building Centres of Excellence across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Domain Expertise

Emerging Technologies · AI · IoT · AgriTech · Smart Manufacturing · On Demand Skilling · Innovation · Digital Transformation · Automation · Data Analytics · Cybersecurity · Research · Consulting

Experience

  • CIDSA at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru
  • Technology CoEs in Karnataka, Maharashtra & Rajasthan
  • Collaboration with Visveswaraya Tech Univ, University of Agriculture Sciences, GKVK, Bihar Agri Univ, SKUAST Kashmir, Mewar University, among others.

Strategic Investments

  • AgriTech, FoodTech & Precision Farming · EdTech & Industry Connect platforms
  • Industrial IoT · Smart Manufacturing · Semicon
  • Scalable start-ups aligned with India's digital agenda

Technology Enablers

Catalyzing Innovation.
Cultivating Competence.

MSC Software
Kawasaki Robotics
Tecplix
EnggOnline
Hexagon
iValue
Mitutoyo
Cadfem
CRSN
Marut
Allynav
Go3D
Vantageo
DEP
Vimana
21n78e
Ansys
Mitsubishi
Sipcon
SkillConnect
Chchnav
Mecwin
Tesa Tech
Dell
Captain
Aviocian
Embesys
Sunmeister
Kubota
John Deere
Mitra
Harvesto
Vero Software
EOS Data
Taparia
MSC Software
Kawasaki Robotics
Tecplix
EnggOnline
Hexagon
iValue
Mitutoyo
Cadfem
CRSN
Marut
Allynav
Go3D
Vantageo
DEP
Vimana
21n78e
Ansys
Mitsubishi
Sipcon
SkillConnect
Chchnav
Mecwin
Tesa Tech
Dell
Captain
Aviocian
Embesys
Sunmeister
Kubota
John Deere
Mitra
Harvesto
Vero Software
EOS Data
Taparia

Partner voices

Trusted by leaders building India's
agriculture, manufacturing and deep-tech.

Tech Catalyst has been a phenomenal partner in driving the future of precision agriculture through GIS-based solutions and transformative training content. Their expertise and innovative approach have been instrumental in equipping the next generation of Indian agripreneurs with cutting-edge skills.

BN Rao

BN Rao

Director, Earthnow

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