GCCS Shaping Start-Ups

The remarkable journey of global capability centres (GCCs) in India continues to set new benchmarks, enriching the nation's economic narrative.

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The 1,700 centres in India employ close to two million professionals and contribute $64bn to India's gross domestic product (GDP). They are spearheading innovation, enabling meaningful collaborations and cultivating a robust talent pool in a way that is reshaping the business landscape.Parallel to this, India's start-up ecosystem, valued at an estimated $115bn, is poised to benefit immensely from the growing presence of GCCs. The intersection of GCCs and start-ups holds immense potential to drive innovation and mutual growth. Today, GCCs are embracing structured engagement models to work closely with start-ups, functioning as incubators, accelerators and collaborators in solution development.

Tie Ups with Start-Ups

Through initiatives such as Centres of Excellence (CoE) and flexible partnership frameworks, these collaborations are creating transformative industry outcomes. An increasing number of GCCs are launching corporate accelerator programmes aimed at equipping start-ups with mentorship, funding and global market access.

For instance, a prominent aviation GCC introduced an accelerator programme that provided start-ups with cutting-edge tools and strategic guidance. The initiative not only helped the start-ups scale their operations but also allowed the GCC to integrate disruptive technologies, showcasing a symbiotic relationship that benefits both parties.