Rapture Innovation Labs Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering audio technology start-up from India, announced its selection to the SoundTech Accelerator Program, the world’s only accelerated program focused on innovation in audio. Rapture is the only startup selected outside of Europe and this remarkable achievement firmly establishes Rapture as a frontrunner in the audio industry and underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation in acoustics for an enhanced personal audio experience.

The SoundTech Accelerator Program, a collaboration between Sound Hub Denmark, a world-class growth hub for audio startups, and Danish Creative Industries, a company dedicated to fostering growth within creative industries and unlocking investment potential, is a visionary and innovative initiative to support start-ups innovating in sound and acoustics across the world.

The Program offers start-ups a unique opportunity to address sound-related challenges while ensuring their innovative ideas and business potential is optimized through market validation guidance, access to relevant investors and business partners. Located in Struer, Denmark which is known as the ‘City of Sound’, Sound Hub Denmark gives startups access to audio industry professionals, specialists, and researchers within the sound industry due to close proximity and support from reputed audio companies like Bang&Olufsen, Jabra, GRAS and many more.

The selection into this one-of-a-kind accelerator program establishes Rapture’s innovation headphone audio technology and will help in accelerating new R&D, access to capital and Go to market to EU. SoundTech received over 400 applications for the current batch from 22 countries, including Europe, the United States, Canada, India, Peru, Hong Kong, and Japan. Out of the 47 shortlisted sound start-ups, they screened them to zero onto the seven deserving start-ups, with Rapture Innovation Labs emerging as the sole participant outside of European subcontinent.

The SoundTech Accelerator Program is a unique and the only initiative in the world dedicated to sound technology and innovation. The five-month intense program features a blend of physical and virtual sessions. Through physical camps in Struer, Denmark, access to world-class sound and audio facilities, an extensive network, deep dive lectures, and one-on-one online dialogues, participants receive tailored guidance and tools to leverage their potential effectively while focusing on individual challenges.

Rapture Innovation Labs, established by the duo Navajith Karkera and Jagath Biddappa, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of audio technology. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and a mission to redefine expectations, Rapture has diligently worked on groundbreaking technology and creating products that captivate music and headphone enthusiasts worldwide.

Rapture Innovation Labs’ participation in the SoundTech Accelerator Program represents a significant milestone for the company, unlocking exciting opportunities, collaborations, and advancements within its audio technology portfolio. As part of the SoundTech Accelerator Program, Rapture Innovation Labs will not only be able to enhance their capabilities but build global connections.