Empowering Startups
Enabling Innovation.

Berkeley - Quantela Accelerator is an opportunity for startups to build and grow in the field of Smartcities. It is a platform that provides the required mentorship and guidance to succeed at a comprehensive scale.

As cities grow and urbanization increases, on one hand the opportunities for the citizens increase manifolds, but on the other day the challenges also increases. Challenges, that are likely to have an impact on various segments of urban quality such as economy, culture, social, parking, environment etc.

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative startups that re-imagine city life to develop products and tools that can address existing problems and drive toward the city of future.

Why Us?

Quantela is a leading solution provider for Cities across the global that has an unique distinction of being a Pioneer and Market leader in the Smart Cities space. The organization is a forerunner in championing the solutions across the smart infrastructure and has made smart city a mainstream mission. Quantela SmartCity Platform - "Atlantis" had been an unstoppable process of effortless and endless reinvention aimed at solving the problems of urbanization and help cities in maximizing the economy, society, environment and welfare of citizens.

Having worked in the space of smart cities for the past 4 years, Quantela has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by startups in this field.

Our first program is designed in partnership with Berkeley Executive Education, Haas School of Business, which is based on the innovation happening in the space of smart cities

Quantela's expertise with Berkeley University's excellence will make sure the success for our startups.

Berkeley - Quantela Smart Cities Executive Accelerator

Berkeley - Quantela Smart Cities Executive Accelerator Program will help the startups with the right assistance and provide a great opportunity for companies to get plugged into the eco-system of the Smart Cities:
  • Founder Speaker Series
  • Workshop Series
  • Fundraising Sessions
  • Roundtable
  • Mentor Meetings
  • Go to Market Strategy
  • KPI Review
  • Pitch Practice

Focus Areas

We are looking for Startups to create next generation products, solutions, and technology platforms aimed at solving urban infrastructure problems and thereby facilitating the digital transformation of our Cities, Campuses, Airports, Ports, and Buildings.

We are also looking for late stage startups who have two to three years of experience, which have have compelling product offerings or willing to adapt their existing offering:

IoT Technologies:

  • IoT Sensors, Devices, IoT Gateways, Platforms, RFID or any other related technologies or platforms

Urban Solutions:

  • Urban Mobility: Traffic, Transit, Parking, Fleet Management
  • Utilities: Energy, Water, Waste, Irrigation, Building Management, Facility Management
  • Public Services: WIFI, Kiosks, Citizen engagement
  • Security & Surveillance
  • Resilience: Environment, Weather, Disaster Management, CAD, Dial-in
  • Weather solutions

Technology Platforms and Tools

  • Data Platforms: Big Data platforms, Open Data Platforms, Realtime Platforms, MDM.
  • Analytics Tools & Platforms: Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Analytics Modelling Tools, Video Analytics, Geospatial, Social Media, Satellite imagery Chatbots.
  • Technology Platforms or Tools: Video Solutions, Visualizations, GIS, Realtime Collaboration, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Infrastructure and Network Management.

Our Mentors

Andre Marquis
Executive Director of the Innovation Acceleration Group at UC Berkeley Executive Education.
Mark Searle
Managing Director of the Innovation Acceleration Group at UC Berkeley Executive Education
Sridhar Gadhi
CEO and Founder, Quantela

What We Provide

  • Work space with meeting rooms, and WI-FI service
  • Entrepreneur’s Network
  • Mentorship & Business Development Counseling
  • Industry and Institutions Connections
  • Access to Global Markets and OEM Partnerships
  • Networking Opportunities with the government representatives, venture capitalists, thought leaders and international delegates.
  • Access to Public Relationship, Media & Marketing
  • Access to seed funds
  • Industry and Institutions Connections
  • Peer to Peer Meeting Sessions

FAQs

Where is the program based?

Hyderabad

What types of companies can apply?

While we leave ourselves open to great entrepreneurs with transformative ideas, we have some general guidelines around company focus. Companies are technology companies, or companies with a significant technology component, since those are the companies we can help the most.

How do I apply? Do I need to submit a business plan?

You can apply through the Apply page

How does the application process work?

The application process begins online, with an application form where have to fill in all the details. We will then analyze the same and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews that can take place in person or remotely.

How can I be sure that my idea and business plan are not shared with anybody else?

We have a stringent confidentiality policy. Whether you become a part of our program or not, we assure you your idea would be protected

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