DPIIT Signs MoU with Ather Energy
to Strengthen EV Manufacturing and Clean Mobility Ecosystem
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Partnership launched under Startup Policy
Forum’s ‘Build in Bharat’ initiative
DPIIT–Ather Energy MoU to Boost Clean
Mobility and Startup Ecosystem
The
Department for Promotion
of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with Ather Energy, a
leading Indian EV manufacturer, to accelerate India's clean mobility and advanced manufacturing sectors.
This collaboration is part of the Build
in Bharat initiative by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), comprising 50+
innovation-driven startups.
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Strategic
mentorship for deep-tech and hardware startups
·
Infrastructure
support for EV-related startups
·
Joint
innovation programs (e.g. Bharat Startup Grand Challenge)
·
Skill
development and talent initiatives
·
Participation
in events like Startup Mahakumbh and
exposure visits
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DPIIT:
Represented by Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh
·
Ather
Energy: Co-founder & CEO Tarun Mehta
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Startup
Policy Forum: President Shweta Rajpal Kohli
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Empower
EV manufacturing
and battery innovation
·
Foster
sustainable transport
solutions
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Strengthen
startup ecosystem
in hardware/deep-tech
·
Align
with India’s climate goals
and Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance)
vision
This
MoU aims to create a globally
competitive innovation ecosystem by supporting Indian startups
in building world-class, scalable products for clean energy and manufacturing.
[ABS News Service/30.07.2025]
The
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce
and Industry, 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 is being undertaken
as part of the Build in Bharat initiative led by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF),
a coalition of over 50 innovation-focused startups.
The
MoU outlines a comprehensive partnership between DPIIT and Ather Energy that will
focus on strategic mentorship for deep-tech startups, infrastructure support for
startups in the EV value chain, joint innovation programs such as the Bharat Startup
Grand Challenge, co-hosted talent and skill development initiatives, and participation
in events like Startup Mahakumbh along with on-ground
exposure visits.
The
MoU was signed in the presence of Joint Secretary, DPIIT, 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.
Speaking
at the signing ceremony, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Sanjiv Singh said, “The electric
mobility sector in India is entering a transformative phase. Through this partnership
with Ather Energy, we aim to catalyse the development of an enabling environment
where startups can contribute meaningfully to EV manufacturing, battery innovation,
and clean energy solutions.”
Co-founder
and CEO, Ather Energy, Tarun Mehta said, “We are happy to collaborate with DPIIT
to strengthen support systems for hardware and deep-tech startups. With policy support
and stronger industry participation, this initiative can help founders tackle core
technology challenges and scale high-quality products from India.”
President
and CEO, Startup Policy Forum, Shweta Rajpal Kohli said, “This partnership between
DPIIT and Ather Energy brings to life the Startup Policy Forum’s Build in Bharat
initiative. Unlocking the potential of India's manufacturing sector through collaboration
is key to building a globally competitive innovation ecosystem.”
This
collaboration is expected to provide new opportunities for startups in the EV and
manufacturing space, contributing to a future-ready and self-reliant startup ecosystem
aligned with India’s climate and industrial goals.