ABB’s Innovation Center (AIC) in Bengaluru recently concluded the sixth edition of its ABB Accelerator program, a five-day event that brought together more than 1,000 innovators from 37 countries. The program aimed to harness frontier technologies and domain expertise to create real-world industrial AI solutions.
The event featured over 25 distinguished thought leaders from industry and academia, 80 startups, and participation from more than 350 universities. This collaborative effort showcased how diverse expertise can accelerate product development and build a future-ready talent pipeline for industrial transformation.
“ABB Accelerator is a global innovation program where ideas are transformed into impactful solutions for our customers. By combining cutting-edge R&D, domain and application engineering strength, digital and AI capabilities, we are helping customers unlock greater value while building capabilities that shape the future,” said GNV Subba Rao, Whole-time Director, ABB Innovation Center.
Rajesh Ramachandran, Global Chief Digital Officer for Automation at ABB, added: “At ABB, we see the Accelerator as a powerful platform where innovation meets industrial impact. By bringing together ABB experts, partners, startups, academia and thought leaders, we are accelerating the development of scalable solutions that harness industrial AI to shape more autonomous, efficient, and sustainable operations.”
Over the past two years, the ABB Accelerator program has engaged more than 2,000 participants and generated nearly 700 approved use cases across AI, automation, cloud, and digital technologies. The program has also earned global recognition, receiving three prestigious international awards in 5, including Gold and Bronze Stevie® Awards and the International Innovation Award.
The ABB Innovation Center (AIC) is one of ABB’s largest global technology and engineering hubs, employing nearly 4,000 technologists in R&D, engineering, digital technologies, and global operations. It focuses on developing next-generation industrial technologies and supporting customers toward increasingly autonomous operations.
About ABB: ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. With over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide, ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm. More at www.abb.com.