Overview

• DPIIT and Ather Energy formalized the partnership under the Startup Policy Forum’s Build in Bharat initiative with an MoU signed in New Delhi on July 29
• The collaboration sets up strategic mentorship and infrastructure grants to support startups across the EV value chain
• Joint innovation programs, including the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, will drive technology development in battery systems and mobility solutions
• Co-hosted talent development initiatives and exposure visits at events such as Startup Mahakumbh aim to build human capital in deep-tech
• The initiative aligns with India’s Make in India and Startup India agendas to accelerate the shift toward sustainable transport and advanced manufacturing