SanchiConnect has announced the appointment of Vijay Bawra as Vice President – New Initiatives & Growth, as the company accelerates its next phase of expansion in India’s deeptech ecosystem.
The strategic leadership move comes as SanchiConnect strengthens its focus on ecosystem expansion, enterprise collaborations, and global partnerships in the rapidly growing deeptech space.
Leadership Appointment to Power Growth Strategy
In his new role, Vijay Bawra will lead key initiatives aimed at:
- Driving strategic growth and new business initiatives
- Strengthening enterprise-startup collaborations
- Expanding SanchiConnect’s ecosystem presence
- Building cross-border partnerships in deeptech
His appointment reinforces SanchiConnect’s mission to act as a bridge between startups, corporates, investors, and global innovation partners.
Strong Background in Startup Ecosystem and Innovation
Vijay Bawra brings over 19 years of experience across startup ecosystems, corporate innovation, and entrepreneurship.
He most recently served as Senior Director at T-Hub, where he led innovation programs for early-stage and growth-stage startups, working closely with founders, corporates, and investors to drive scale and market access.
Prior to that, he held key roles at:
- Amazon, managing high-impact programs and operations
- NASSCOM 10,000 Startups, where he served as Regional Head for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
At NASSCOM, he played a pivotal role in mentoring startups, building investor networks, and fostering partnerships with corporates, accelerators, and government bodies.
Earlier in his career, he also worked with Infosys as a Senior Design Engineer.
SanchiConnect’s Vision for DeepTech Ecosystem
Commenting on the appointment, Sunil Shekhawat, Co-Founder and CEO of SanchiConnect, highlighted that Vijay’s experience aligns with the company’s vision of enabling deeptech startups to scale globally.
He emphasized that Vijay’s leadership will play a critical role in:
- Expanding SanchiConnect’s ecosystem footprint
- Strengthening enterprise-startup partnerships
- Driving global collaborations in deeptech
The platform, backed by Baring Private Equity India and other investors, aims to create stronger pathways for innovation, capital access, and market adoption.
Focus on DeepTech Growth in India
Vijay Bawra expressed enthusiasm about joining SanchiConnect at a time when India’s deeptech ecosystem is witnessing rapid growth and increasing global interest.
He plans to work closely with:
- Startup founders
- Corporate partners
- Investors
- Global ecosystem players
…to build meaningful collaborations and scale innovation programs.
Industry Outlook
India’s deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum, driven by advancements in AI, robotics, space tech, and enterprise innovation. Platforms like SanchiConnect are playing a crucial role in connecting stakeholders and enabling startups to scale globally.
With Vijay Bawra’s appointment, SanchiConnect is well-positioned to strengthen its leadership in deeptech enablement and ecosystem building.
