DISRUPTECH 2.0, India’s Biggest Proptech Challenge, by CBRE and NASSCOM, Draws Outstanding Response from Nearly 400 Startups Eyeing Entry to the Top League

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DISRUPTECH 2.0, India’s Biggest Proptech Challenge, by CBRE and NASSCOM, Draws Outstanding Response from Nearly 400 Startups Eyeing Entry to the Top League

  • Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:00AM IST (5:30AM GMT)
In view of the overwhelming response, the entry submission deadline has been extended till 18th September
 
New Delhi, India:  
  • Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai collectively account for 53% of the total entries submitted so far
  • Over 42% entries submitted in Fintech category, ESG & Made for India garnered 20% share each
CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., the leading real estate consulting firm in India, announced the deadline extension for the second edition of India’s biggest proptech challenge, ‘DISRUPTECH 2.0’, organized in partnership with NASSCOM. Given the overwhelming response to DISRUPTECH 2.0, the deadline for submission has been extended to 18th September 2023. DISRUPTECH 2.0 is witnessing an outstanding response, with participation from nearly 400 proptech startups so far. Startups from over 45 cities in India have submitted nominations so far, with Bangalore, New Delhi, and Mumbai collectively accounting for 53% of the total entries.
 
These diverse submissions encompass a wide spectrum of innovative solutions spanning various industries, truly reflecting the essence of disruptive innovation. Over 42% entries have been submitted so far are in the Fintech category, followed by ESG and Made for India, garnering a 20% share each. Construction tech had nearly 18% of the share in overall submissions. The majority of the fintech startups participation cumulatively have been from Maharashtra & Bangalore, with a 40% share in this category.
 
The entries for the challenge are divided into categories focused on ESG, Fintech, construction technology and indigenous tech for the local market. This challenge represents a significant opportunity for startups and innovators as they compete for the chance to revolutionize and drive innovation within their respective industries. Winners under these categories will be selected at the end of this initiative and will be recognized and mentored by CBRE experts.

The distinguished panel of jurors has been expanded to include renowned industry veterans and experts from across domains.
 
  • Rajesh Mani, SVP, Head of Asia Pacific Tech Hubs, Mastercard
  • Rajneesh Malviya, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Delivery - Financial Services and Head Infosys Pune Development Centre
  • Sandeep Dave, Chief Digital & Tech Officer, CBRE
  • Apratim Mitra, VP, Head Of D&T India, CBRE
  • Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO, India, Southeast Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE
  • Neelkant Rawal, Head of Strategy, Digital and Innovation, India & Philippines, Wells Fargo
  • Ramkumar Narayanan, VP Technology & Managing Director, VMware
  • Anu Acharya, Founder and CEO, Mapmygenome
  • Kayzad Hiramanek, Chief Operating Officer, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
  • Umesh Uttamchandani, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Dev Accelerator Private Limited
  • Ram Chandani, Managing Director, Advisory & Transaction, CBRE India
  • Rajesh Pandit, Managing Director, GWS, India & Property Management, Southeast Asia, Middle East, North Africa, CBRE
  • Gurjot Bhatia, Managing Director, Project Management, India, Southeast Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE
 
To culminate the challenge and announce winners, the grand finale will be held in October 2023 in Mumbai. DISRUPTECH 2.0 winners are in for a comprehensive array of rewards and recognition, including access to real estate angel funding, participation in the CBRE Global Start-up program, opportunities for proof of concept (POC) collaborations with CBRE clients, access to the NASSCOM start-up Ecosystem, mentorship with experienced investors, and valuable marketing support from CBRE Advisory.

Speaking on the occasion, Anshuman Magazine, Chairman and CEO, India, South East Asia, Middle East and Africa, CBRE, said, “India is emerging as a hub for proptech startups, and we are thrilled to witness extensive participation from 42 cities across the country, including unexpected cities such as Madurai, Kozhikode and Malappuram, among others. Our partnership with Nasscom for the second edition of DISRUPTECH 2.0, India's largest proptech challenge, is aimed at enabling startups to revolutionize the industry with their innovative solutions. CBRE is proud to be a part of this transformative journey while they unleash their innate potential by offering our support, resources, and mentorship to these trailblazers, ultimately contributing to the evolution across industriesThe remarkable interest in this challenge can be attributed to the pressing need for disruptive solutions in critical sectors like Fintech, ESG and Construction Technology. Startups recognize the value of the platform we've created, which not only offers recognition but also tangible support, access to funding, and mentorship opportunities.”

The last edition of DISRUPTECH 2019 saw three winner who have scaled to new heights. The 2019 winners were, PropVR, QuickSpec and WEGoT. This prestigious event was graced by esteemed jurors, representatives from academia, influential figures from various industries, and members of the CBRE team.


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CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2022 revenue). The company has approximately 115,000 employees (excluding Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.
 
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Nasscom is the premier trade body and chamber of commerce of the Tech industry in India and comprises over 3000-member companies. Our membership spans across the entire spectrum of the industry from startups to multinationals and from products to services, Global Capability Centers to Engineering firms. Guided by India's vision to become a leading digital economy globally, nasscom focuses on accelerating the pace of transformation of the industry to emerge as the preferred enabler for global digital transformation. Our strategic imperatives are to reskill and upskill India's IT workforce to ensure that talent is future-ready in terms of new-age skills, strengthen the innovation quotient across industry verticals, create new market opportunities - both international and domestic, drive policy advocacy to advance innovation and ease of doing business, and build the industry narrative with focus on Talent, Trust, and Innovation. And, in everything we do, we will continue to champion the need for diversity and equal opportunity. For more information, please visit https://nasscom.in/

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