Telangana invites startups to showcase ideas in E-mobility sector

The Government of Telangana has invited Indian start-ups to showcase their scalable business ideas and innovative solutions for the C.A.S.E. Mobility Grand Start-up Challenge.

Hyderabad: To accelerate innovation in connected, autonomous, shared and electric mobility (CASE), the Government of Telangana has invited Indian startups to showcase their scalable business ideas and solutions at the CASE Mobility Grand startup Challenge.

The finale of the challenge will be held on February 7, during the Hyderabad E-Mobility Week. Top seven startups will be pitching their ideas to the jury comprising Government, industry, startups and academic representatives.

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TVS Motor Company, manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers, is an industry partner for this contest being organised as a part of Hyderabad E-Mobility Week happening from February 5-11.

“Innovations in CASE mobility will drive the automobile industry’s next revolution. This challenge provides a platform for startups to interact with technology experts and plan their next phase of growth,” said IT and Industries Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan.

The winner of the challenge will be awarded grants of upto Rs 10 lakh and the runners-up will be awarded grants of upto Rs 5 lakhs. The winners will also get enrolled in T-Hub’s startup incubation programmes.

More than 100 startups from the country have expressed their interest to participate in the challenge. They will be evaluated on originality, innovation and feasibility.

“It is a privilege for us to partner the Telangana Government for the Hyderabad E-Mobility Week. Post establishing a Digital Innovation Centre in the UK last year, we are now setting up a second innovation hub in Hyderabad, which will help us drive organisational efficiencies and also aid our journey towards the research and development of tyres for connected, autonomous, shared and electric mobility,” said Satish Sharma, President (APMEA), Apollo Tyres.

“CASE Mobility is a significant initiative by the Government of Telangana to offer a platform to the startup community. It gives us an opportunity to witness creative and unique ideas that young entrepreneurs have,” said Maheswaran Calavai, Chief Digital and AI Officer, TVS Motor Company.