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  • Mphasis Sparkle Innovation Program Strengthens Ties with InnoTrek Startups for Global Co-Innovation

    Mphasis Sparkle Innovation Program

    Bengaluru: Mphasis, a AI-led and platform-driven technology solutions company, is advancing its Mphasis Sparkle Innovation Program through strengthened partnerships with startups, academic institutions, and research organizations to rapidly co-innovate and scale cutting-edge solutions for enterprise clients.

    Under the Mphasis Sparkle Innovation Program, the company continues its active collaboration with Nasscom’s InnoTrek participants, especially early-stage U.S.-based DeepTech startups.

    As part of the 2025 cohort, Mphasis partnered with five high-potential companies – Edgeable AI, Perpetuuiti Technosoft, QuoQo, and SuperBryn AI – to enhance their enterprise offerings and connect them with global clients.

    Mphasis Sparkle Innovation Program Deepens Engagement with Startup Ecosystem

    Mphasis will work closely with these startups to co-develop enterprise-grade solutions by offering technical mentorship, refining go-to-market strategies, and facilitating access to enterprise customers worldwide.

    Key areas of focus include Edge AI, IT resilience and AI-powered automation, AI-led contract management, and voice-based AI operations.

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    “At Mphasis, we develop our solutions in-house while actively seeking innovative partnerships with startups that address region-specific challenges. In a world where speed and agility are crucial, this dual approach enables us to deliver faster, more effective solutions to our clients,” said Srikumar Ramanathan, Chief Solutions Officer, Mphasis.

    He added that hosting the 2025 edition of Nasscom’s InnoTrek in New York further strengthened opportunities for collaboration within the startup ecosystem.

    Nasscom Highlights Impact of Enterprise-Startup Collaborations

    “Nasscom’s DeepTech startups continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Programs like InnoTrek showcase the strength of enterprise–startup collaboration in co-creating and accelerating breakthrough technologies,” said Sangeeta Gupta, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Nasscom.

    She commended the startups’ partnership with Mphasis in advancing enterprise-ready innovation.

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    Mphasis Sparkle Innovation Program to Expand Cohort for 2025

    Mphasis is continuing its collaboration with Nasscom for InnoTrek 2025 by evaluating and onboarding promising startups into the Mphasis Sparkle Innovation Program.

    Selected companies will receive hands-on support in product positioning, market strategy formulation, and enterprise engagement – helping them accelerate their journey toward becoming global technology leaders.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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