Inker Robotics, a Kerala-based startup dealing with research and delivery in robotics and futuristic technology education, has recently raised $1.2 million in a pre-series funding round led by AHK Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm.
The company plans to use the fund to further enhance its training delivery platform to develop more engaging content in robotics and emerging technology education. The fund will also be used to drive robotic literacy and awareness among the general public, the company said.
Headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala, Inker aims to create an impact on the next generation by empowering them with education in emerging technologies. The startup promotes inspired robotics solutions and collaborative partnerships.
“We believe that our platform with its immersive and engaging approach is an effective way to teach futuristic technology skills to the young generation. We are thrilled to have the support of our investors as we work to empower the next generation with the skills they need to make them future-ready,” Rahul Balachandran, the founder and MD of Inker Robotics, said in a release.
The delivery platform, Inkerlearn, is set to create an ecosystem whereby it integrates hardware and content to create an engaging community, with the first product from the platform to be the Inker Robomaker. The idea behind Robomaker primarily is to kindle a scientific temper in young minds, making learning immersive, experiential, and application-based, the release said.
AHK Ventures said enormous technological changes are happening daily and there was a need for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the youth at global scale.
“We strongly believe the Inker has the potential to make a significant impact. We are excited to become a part of Inker’s journey and look forward to leveraging our resources and networks to help Inker grow and reach new heights,” AHK ventures said.
Inker Robotics has a 4,500 sq ft robotics facility with 80 industry professionals. The startup has won the award for Best Robo Lab Setup in India, at STEM SUMMIT 2019 held at IIT Delhi.
