DPIIT Partners with Ather Energy to Drive India’s EV Manufacturing and Clean Mobility Growth
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ather Energy Ltd to accelerate the growth of clean mobility and advanced EV manufacturing in India.
July 29, 2025. By Dineshwori
The collaboration is part of the Build in Bharat initiative led by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a coalition of over 50 innovation-led startups.
Under the agreement, DPIIT and Ather Energy will work together to provide mentorship to deep-tech startups, extend infrastructure support for those in the EV value chain, and launch joint innovation programmes like the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge.
The partnership will also include co-hosted initiatives for talent and skill development, participation in events like Startup Mahakumbh, along with on-ground exposure visits.
The MoU was signed in the presence of DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv Singh and Ather Energy Co-founder and CEO Tarun Mehta.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, 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.”
Mehta added, “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.”
The initiative is expected to support India’s transition towards sustainable transport and create a more enabling environment for manufacturing-oriented startups.
Commenting on the partnership, Startup Policy Forum President and CEO 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 open 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.
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