MANISH MISRA Chief Innovation Officer & Head - IIC | Panasonic India
Panasonic India Innovation Centre was established to solve social and global challenges through technology-led innovation, and MirAIe is one such platform shaping the future of connected living. With Panasonic Go, we are strengthening this ecosystem further through Co.lab Studio by extending our open innovation approach to collaborate with India’s vibrant startup ecosystem to revolutionise peoples’ lives and future lifestyle. Together with Panasonic Go and our program partner LINK Innovation, we aim to co-create scalable solutions and services that address future lifestyle needs while driving sustainability and wellness. Read More
Mr. Hiroshi Saijo Head of Panasonic Go, Panasonic Holdings Corporation
At Panasonic Go, one of our missions is to empower people with more choices and an enriched quality of life. This Startup Program, Co.Lab in India is a bold step toward turning that mission into reality. By combining the dynamism of India’s startup ecosystem with Panasonic’s deep technological and business strengths, we will create new forms of value that reach people faster and more impactfully than ever before. Our ambition goes far beyond experimentation. We are building real businesses, solutions that enable people to shape their own lives with greater freedom and possibility. From India to Asia and the world, Panasonic Go will continue driving forward a future filled with diverse options and meaningful innovation. Read More
Mr. Kunio Gohara Chief Transformation Officer (CTRO) and Head of the CVC Office, Panasonic Corporation
The Panasonic Kurashi Visionary Fund (PKVF) views India as one of the most important innovation ecosystems in the world. With Ignition’s third cohort, we see a new generation of startups building category-defining technologies in safety, wellness, energy, and community living. For us, Ignition is not only an accelerator—it is a strategic investment pipeline. As a CVC, we are committed to identifying founders who can become long-term partners in Panasonic’s global transformation. We will continue to explore investment opportunities in high-potential Indian startups and co-create solutions that can scale across markets and shape the future of residential living. Read More