Acsia Technologies, a company specialising in automotive software, opened its new global headquarters and research and development centre on the Technopark campus on 22 August 2024 with a formal inauguration by Industries Minister, Shri P. Rajeev.
Shri. Rajeev said the government was focused on making Thiruvananthapuram a global automotive technology hub. He noted that Kerala had achieved the required level of digital literacy and stressed the need for young professionals to undergo skill training to fully leverage opportunities. He added that the global automotive conclave, scheduled for November in Thiruvananthapuram, would be a milestone in advancing these efforts.
The Minister also launched Acsia Copilot, named Lila, a generative AI-based developer assistant for automotive software.
“Our mission is to simplify the complexities of automotive technology by creating software solutions for digital cockpits and displays, e-mobility, and telematics that set new standards in quality and security, transforming driver and passenger experiences,” said Mr. Jijimon Chandran, founder and CEO of Acsia.
Shri. Kadakampally Surendran, MLA, presided. Principal Secretary, Industries, Shri. A.P.M Mohammed Hanish; Strategic Advisor, Acsia, Mr. Stefan Juraschek; Ms. Christina Hein and Mr. German Ferreira from the BMW Group; Technopark Chief Executive Officer, Col Sanjeev Nair (Retd); and Kerala Startup Mission CEO, Shri. Anoop Ambika were present at the event.