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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
AIC T-Hub mobility accelerator Charge's next cohort features 21 startups
Twenty one startups working on electric vehicle (EV) charging, batteries, shared mobility and AI-driven fleet solutions have been selected for the fourth cohort of AIC T-Hub mobility accelerator programme 'Charge'. The cohort will undergo a 12-week programme at tech startup incubator T-Hub with access to mentors, corporate connections and government partnerships to help them deploy and scale their solutions. The cohort is designed to support startups building solutions for electric mobility, shared transport, fleet management and related technologies, T-Hub said in a release on Monday. 'India's mobility sector is entering a crucial phase of growth, with EVs and shared transport leading the way for the next decade. At T-Hub, we are focused on helping founders turn bold ideas into successful businesses. Charge is a step in that direction,' CEO Kavikrut said. With India's EV market projected to grow at a CAGR of 28.52%, from $5.22 billion in 2024 to $18.31 billion by 2029, the need of the hour is scalable innovations in batteries, charging infrastructure and shared mobility to support the rapid expansion. The latest cohort is designed to support startups working in these areas to scale faster and address the sector's evolving demands. Previous cohorts have helped startups raise ₹17.16 crore and file 63 IPs in sustainable transport, T-Hub said. The accelerator is supported by Atal Innovation Mission and industry partners. 'Our earlier mobility cohorts demonstrated the value of deep engagement between startups, corporates and government partners in building sustainable transport solutions,' AIC T-Hub CEO Rajesh Kumar Adla said.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
AIC T-Hub launches fourth ‘Charge' cohort to boost 21 mobility startups
AIC T-Hub has launched the fourth cohort of its mobility accelerator programme 'Charge', selecting 21 startups developing solutions in electric mobility, shared transport, fleet management and related technologies. The current cohort includes startups working on electric vehicle charging ( EV Cult, YANO), shared mobility (HerCabs, ProCar, DriEV Pink), battery and energy platforms (Ayka Control System, EEzy Volt, Joul Energy), AI-led fleet and vehicle solutions (Attento, Zekardo, Bluerock Robotics, Nxtas Mobility) and next-generation vehicles (Revelec AutomotiEV, Folks Force, AirJet Bike), the company statement said. Programme structure and objectives The 12-week programme, supported by the Atal Innovation Mission and industry partners, will provide mentorship, market access and pilot opportunities. Participants will have access to corporate connections and government partnerships. Kavikrut, CEO of T-Hub, said, 'India's mobility sector is entering a crucial phase of growth, with electric vehicles and shared transport leading the way for the next decade. At T-Hub, we're focused on helping founders turn bold ideas into successful businesses. Charge is a step in that direction.' 'Our earlier mobility cohorts have demonstrated the value of deep engagement between startups, corporates and government partners in building sustainable transport solutions . With Charge, we are extending this model to help 21 new startups innovate in EV infrastructure , batteries and shared mobility.' added Rajesh Kumar Adla, CEO of AIC T-Hub. AIC T-Hub is the largest Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) among over 70 such centres in India. Since 2022, its mobility cohorts have helped startups raise ₹17.16 crore in funding, secure 240 market connections and file 63 intellectual property registrations. Companies such as Efill, Ermin Automotive, Tride Mobility and Vihaan Electric participated in earlier batches.
