Acsia Technologies, a global leader in automotive software, is set to inaugurate its new global headquarters and research & development centre at the Embassy Taurus TechZone in Technopark Phase III, Thiruvananthapuram. The official inauguration is scheduled for August 22nd 2024, at 10:30 am, with P Rajeeve, Minister for Industries, Law & Coir, Government of Kerala, expected to perform the honors. Kadakampally Surendran, MLA and Former Minister, will preside over the event.
The inauguration is anticipated to attract several prominent dignitaries, including Industries Principal Secretary APM Mohammed Hanish IAS, IT Secretary Rathan U Kelkar IAS, BMW Group veteran and Acsia strategic advisor Stefan Juraschek, Technopark CEO Col. Sanjeev Nair, KSUM CEO Anoop Ambika, and Taurus Investment Holding India MD & CEO Ajay Prasad.
Jijimon Chandran, Founder and CEO of Acsia Technologies, Rajesh Panicker, Chief Financial Officer, and . Jayachandran R, VP of People and Values, will also be attending the function.
The soon-to-be-opened 1000-seater facility will mark a significant milestone for Acsia Technologies, which has grown from a fledgling startup in 2014 to a trusted software provider for the world’s leading automakers. This expansion will provide ample room for growth in the coming years and strengthen Acsia’s ability to innovate in the rapidly evolving automotive technology industry.
“Acsia’s growth from a fledgling startup in 2014 to a trusted software provider to the world’s leading automakers is truly heartening. More than 5 million vehicles today run on code developed by Acsia. I credit the world-class technology and research ecosystem of Thiruvananthapuram and Kerala’s highly skilled engineering talent pool for enabling us to excel in this journey,” said Jijimon Chandran, Founder and CEO, Acsia Technologies.
The automotive technology industry is undergoing a revolution, with e-mobility, software-defined vehicles, and connected cars becoming a reality. This evolution presents significant opportunities for businesses like Acsia to partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop solutions that will enhance driver and passenger experiences.
In conjunction with the inauguration, Acsia will host a Youth Connect program at the College of Engineering (CET), Thiruvananthapuram. Mr. Stefan Juraschek, Acsia’s Strategic Advisor and a veteran of the BMW Group, will interact with engineering students from leading colleges. The event, organized in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) India, aims to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.
With the opening of its new headquarters, Acsia Technologies is poised to continue its journey as a leader in the automotive software industry, driving innovation and excellence from the heart of Kerala.