Arjun Malhotra

Arjun Malhotra is a Co-Founder of the EPIC Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to reviving India's electronics hardware industry. He is a pioneer of the Indian IT sector, having co-founded HCL in 1975. Arjun is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and has played a significant role in placing India on the global technology map. Through the EPIC Foundation, he mentors startups and advocates for indigenous design and manufacturing of high-tech electronics.

The EPIC Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on transforming India into a global hub for electronics product design and manufacturing. Founded by industry veterans, the foundation aims to create indigenous Indian electronics brands and drive high-volume production of critical components like semiconductor chips. They work closely with government bodies, academic institutions, and industry partners to foster a self-reliant ecosystem for hardware innovation. Their initiatives include the development of education tablets and LED driver chips designed specifically for the Indian market requirements.