·         Tata Technologies is collaborating with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to provide engineering students in India with a platform to showcase their creativity and develop innovative solutions that will shape the future of smart mobility.

·         This year’s theme focuses on leveraging newer technologies, such as AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, IoT, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, Digital Twins, and AR/VR, to innovate solutions that address the challenges faced by the mobility industry.

·         Apart from cash prizes and paid internship opportunities, there are special recognitions for the most creative project and the most innovative physical prototype. Top projects will receive exclusive access to AWS cloud technologies, and mentorship from experts at Tata Technologies.

Bengaluru, 25^th June 2025: Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, today announced the launch of the 3rd edition of its flagship engineering innovation hackathon, InnoVent, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS). Building on the success of previous editions, InnoVent 2026 offers engineering students across India an inspiring platform to develop pioneering solutions that address real-world challenges across the mobility value chain. This year’s theme – Innovating the future of Smart Mobility invites engineering students across India to harness advanced technologies such as AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, IoT, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, Digital Twins and AR/VR to develop impactful solutions addressing the most pressing challenges in the mobility sector. The project submissions for the hackathon could cover all key aspects of mobility including software-defined vehicles, AI-powered embedded intelligence, autonomous AI agents for mobility systems, Agentic AI based vehicle decision frameworks, sustainable mobility, intelligent manufacturing systems, connected and secure communications, and immersive driving experiences.

The hackathon is open to 3rd and 4th year engineering students across India and encourages inclusive participation, inviting entries from women engineers and differently abled team members. The evaluation process will consist of three stages: initial reviews, virtual Proof of Concept (PoC) presentations, and final demonstrations. Tata Technologies will empower the top project team/s with the innovation tools and technologies needed to develop scalable innovations. The Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Tata Technologies will mentor and guide the top-performing project team/s to scale their projects, while AWS will offer top team/s exclusive access to AWS cloud technologies and facilitate hands-on workshops, to upskill the top teams on how to leverage the platform and develop innovative solutions. Projects will be assessed based on diversity, novelty, feasibility, and impact with a special focus on physical prototypes. Special emphasis will also be placed on projects that showcase the capabilities of agentic systems in real-time decision making, adaptive learning, and collaborative task execution within mobility environment.

Top-performing teams stand a chance to win cumulative cash prizes worth INR 4.5 Lakhs, paid internship opportunities at Tata Technologies, and special recognition awards for the most creative projects and innovative physical prototypes. More details of the InnoVent program are available at https://www.tatatechnologies.com/innovent/ and the last date for project submission is 30^th July 2025.

Commenting on the launch of the 3^rd edition of Tata Technologies InnoVent, Warren Harris, MD and CEO of Tata Technologies, stated, “Tata Technologies InnoVent underscores our continued commitment to engineering a brighter, smarter, and sustainable future. Through this collaboration with AWS, we are fostering an ecosystem where young engineers can innovate for smarter, cleaner, and more connected mobility. I am looking forward to the extraordinary ideas that this year’s edition will bring to life.”

Satinder Pal Singh, Head, Solution Architecture, AWS India and South Asia, commented, “We are pleased to collaborate with Tata Technologies on the third edition of InnoVent, a hackathon that provides young innovators in India with the opportunity to address real-world mobility challenges. By providing access to AWS cloud technologies and expert guidance, we aim to empower students to build transformative, scalable solutions, as well as develop technical skills—from IoT to artificial intelligence—to prepare them for the evolving demands of the industry. We look forward to the innovative smart mobility solutions that will be presented by this year’s participants.”

Santosh Singh, President & Global Head of Marketing and Business Excellence at Tata Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm on the launch of InnoVent 2026, “InnoVent offers young engineering students a platform to upskill on modern technologies and empower them with skills needed to innovate solutions that address the biggest challenges being faced by the mobility industry. This year’s focus on innovations that will shape the future of smart mobility highlights the importance of nurturing fresh ideas from young minds. We are excited to see how students leverage technologies like Agentic AI to innovate autonomous and intelligent solutions that redefine the boundaries of smart mobility.”

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• Geena steps into the role of CHRO at Tata Technologies with a focused agenda of strengthening the people strategy to support the company’s ambitious growth plans.
• Collaborating with Global Delivery and Sales, Geena will focus on strengthening the talent supply chain, ensuring our teams are equipped to address the evolving needs of our global clientele.

Bengaluru, 10th September 2024: Tata Technologies, a leading global engineering and product development digital services company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Geena Binoy as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) w.e.f. September 10, 2024. Geena, already part of the Executive Leadership Team and currently responsible for global delivery for Digital Enterprise Solutions (DES), will be instrumental in driving Tata Technologies human resources strategy, focusing on talent supply chain and talent development, supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans. Geena’s appointment underscores the company’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and providing them with growth opportunities. This leadership transition marks a new chapter in Tata Technologies people strategy, following the progress made under the stewardship of Mr. Pawan Bhageria, who has been instrumental in advancing the company’s human resources strategy over the past few years. As Pawan transitions to focus on scaling the company’s education initiatives, we extend our sincere gratitude for his invaluable contribution.

In her new role, Geena will lead efforts to strengthen Tata Technologies culture of learning, innovation, and inclusivity, ensuring the talent ecosystem supports the company’s ambitious expansion. As the company continues to expand its global footprint and strengthen Its capabilities In the vehicle software area, Geena will focus on creating an environment that engages the next-gen vehicle software engineers that we are likely to onboard to drive the next phase of the company’s growth. She will charter the HR strategy that enables the right culture and mindset needed for Tata Technologies ambitious growth plans.

Commenting upon this development, Warren Harris, CEO & Managing Director, of Tata Technologies, stated, “As we embark on a new phase of growth and innovation, our focus remains on fostering a culture that drives ambition and alignment throughout the organization. Under Pawan Bhageria’s leadership, we have established a solid foundation, and with Geena’s appointment, we are confident that our people strategy will be perfectly aligned with the next stage of our growth. Her leadership will be instrumental in ensuring our teams thrive and succeed in an increasingly dynamic global environment.”

Excited about this new opportunity, Geena Binoy, CHRO, Tata Technologies, stated, “Stepping into this new role at Tata Technologies is a tremendous privilege. Our teams embody our company’s core values, serving as advisors to clients, mentors to our teams, and innovators within the business. I look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Pawan to ensure our teams continue to grow, innovate, and deliver exceptional value for our clients.”

With over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing and technology sector, Geena brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Her proven track record in delivery excellence, customer value creation, and integrating strategic insights into HR practices will be crucial as Tata Technologies continues its journey of engineering a better world by empowering its people.

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