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DPIIT Teams with Hero MotoCorp to Boost Mobility Startups

8/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

DPIIT has partnered with Hero MotoCorp to support startups in future mobility and clean tech via an innovation accelerator.
Startups will receive access to R&D facilities, mentorship, and funding for Proofs of Concept.
DPIIT also collaborates with Zepto to support manufacturing startups with mentorship and logistics guidance.
These initiatives aim to enhance India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives, strengthening the startup ecosystem.

History

Historical Context

The Make in India initiative, launched in 2014, aimed to boost manufacturing and attract foreign investment. In 2015, the Indian government set a target of increasing the manufacturing sector's contribution to GDP from 16% to 25% by 2025. The partnership between DPIIT and Hero MotoCorp reflects ongoing efforts to foster innovation and support startups in clean tech and mobility. Strengthening this ecosystem is crucial for India's economic self-reliance and global competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.

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Story summary

DPIIT has partnered with Hero MotoCorp to support startups in future mobility and clean tech via an innovation accelerator.
Startups will receive access to R&D facilities, mentorship, and funding for Proofs of Concept.
DPIIT also collaborates with Zepto to support manufacturing startups with mentorship and logistics guidance.
These initiatives aim to enhance India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives, strengthening the startup ecosystem.

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