New Delhi: India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are set to get greater access to advanced engineering technologies as Synopsys joins hands with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)’s Dx-EDGE (Digital Excellence for Growth and Enterprise) initiative.
Synopsys has come on board the national initiative as a Technology Solution Provider, with a focus on helping MSMEs and technical institutions explore and adopt advanced engineering simulation and computer-aided engineering (CAE) technologies.
As part of the collaboration, Synopsys will bring its Ansys portfolio of engineering simulation solutions to MSMEs through expert-led knowledge sessions, technology demonstrations, training programmes and technology showcases.
The focus, however, will not be limited to introducing new technology. The initiative will also look at how MSMEs can practically use simulation-based engineering to improve product development, optimise engineering processes and make faster and more informed technical decisions.
The Dx-EDGE initiative is being spearheaded by CII with the support of the NITI Frontier Tech Hub (NITI FTH) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It aims to help Indian MSMEs bridge the technology adoption gap by connecting them with technology providers, academic institutions and industry expertise.
Speaking on the collaboration, Murali Pullela, Country Head (Simulation & Analysis), Synopsys, said MSMEs play an important role in India’s industrial growth and that wider access to advanced engineering technologies can strengthen their innovation capabilities and competitiveness.
Through Dx-EDGE, he said, MSMEs will get opportunities to understand engineering simulation through technology demonstrations, knowledge-sharing programmes and hands-on training.
Focus on practical technology adoption
A key part of the collaboration will involve the Digital Transformation Facilitation Centres (DTFCs) established under the Dx-EDGE ecosystem.
These centres bring together MSMEs, faculty and students, allowing technical institutions to work directly with businesses on digital transformation projects. While MSMEs get exposure to emerging technologies, students and faculty also gain practical experience of industry requirements.
Synopsys will participate in the Dx-EDGE ecosystem through virtual and in-person sessions and technology demonstrations. Its Ansys products, solutions and services will also be listed on the Dx-EDGE platform, along with relevant training modules and resources.
For MSMEs looking to begin their digital transformation journey, Dx-EDGE also provides a structured approach. Businesses can undergo a Digital Maturity Diagnostic to assess their existing technological capabilities, identify gaps and understand potential areas for improvement.
This can then be followed by a Digital Strategy Roadmap, helping individual businesses identify and adopt technologies according to their operational requirements and growth plans.
Ponnuswami M., Chairman, Dx-EDGE CII, said the partnership with Synopsys would help bring advanced engineering simulation capabilities closer to MSMEs and technical institutions.
According to him, connecting MSMEs with the right technology, expertise and ecosystem partners is important for closing the technology adoption gap and improving productivity and competitiveness.
For India’s manufacturing sector, the wider adoption of engineering simulation could also help companies identify potential design and engineering issues before products reach the production stage. This can potentially reduce development time and costs while supporting more efficient product design and optimisation.
With Synopsys joining the Dx-EDGE ecosystem, the initiative now aims to expand access to advanced simulation technologies among MSMEs across the country, while also creating greater opportunities for technical institutions to gain exposure to industry-focused digital engineering tools.
The broader objective is to build a more digitally capable MSME ecosystem that can compete more effectively in both domestic and global markets.
