DPIIT signs MoU with Ather Energy to boost EV manufacturing and clean mobility ecosystem
The collaboration has been undertaken to facilitate the Build in Bharat initiative led by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a coalition of over 50 innovation-focused startups.
DPIIT signs MoU with Ather Energy to boost EV manufacturing and clean mobility ecosystem
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ather Energy Limited, an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, to accelerate the growth of India’s clean mobility and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The collaboration has been undertaken to facilitate the Build in Bharat initiative led by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a coalition of over 50 innovation-focused startups.
The agreement demonstrates a comprehensive outreach between DPIIT and Ather Energy partnership which will jointly focus on strategic mentorship for deep-tech startups, infrastructure support for startups in the EV value chain, along with the joint innovation programs such as the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, co-hosted talent and skill development initiatives, and participation in events like Startup Mahakumbh.
Join PSU Connect on WhatsApp now for quick updates! Whatsapp Channel
This will be expected to provide new opportunities for startups in the EV and manufacturing space, and will be primarily contributing to a future-ready and self-reliant startup ecosystem aligned with India’s climate and industrial goals.
The MoU was signed in the auspicious presence of Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Sanjiv Singh, and Co-founder and CEO, Ather Energy, Tarun Mehta. The initiative is expected to support India’s transition towards sustainable transport and create a more enabling environment for manufacturing-oriented startups.
Read Also : Sanjay Khanna, Director (Refineries) and Additional CMD BPCL, conferred Leadership Excellence Award