The Telangana government announced the C.A.S.E. Mobility Grand Challenge on Wednesday as part of the Hyderabad E-Mobility Week to encourage start-ups in the mobility sector. The challenge is open to all registered Indian start-ups, with the winning ideas receiving grants, state-of-the-art incubation facilities, and mentorship from industry leaders worth up to $100,000.
The Hyderabad E-Mobility Week will take place from February 5 to 11, 2023, as the city becomes the first in India to host a Formula E race.
Minister for IT, Industries, and MA&UD KT Rama Rao and Minister for Labour and Employment Malla Reddy formally announced the launch of the start-up challenge today by unveiling the event poster and flyer.
After the launch, Rama Rao said, “I am pleased to announce the C.A.S.E. Mobility Grand Start-up challenge which will go a long way in encouraging start-ups and fostering innovation in the upcoming mobility areas making Telangana the hub for new mobility.”
The challenge’s goal is to accelerate innovation in the areas of Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric (C.A.S.E.) mobility by supporting the growth of India’s start-up ecosystem. The challenge will be supported by T-Hub, the world’s largest innovation center, TiHan, the Innovation Center of IIT Hyderabad, and the Telangana Mobility Valley.
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The challenge’s final round will take place on February 7, with the top ideas being presented by the start-ups in front of an eminent jury comprised of academicians, industry leaders, and mobility start-up founders. More information about the challenge’s rules, eligibility, and application process can be found at https://www.evhyderabad.in/case.
Malla Reddy, speaking on the occasion, stated that the state is undertaking a number of initiatives to foster innovation and improve employment in the new mobility sector.
Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, ITE&C, and Industries and Commerce Departments, added, “Hyderabad E-Mobility week is going to be one of the largest mobility events across the country. With Hyderabad’s strong focus on creating an ecosystem for start-ups, the C.A.S.E. Mobility Challenge presents a unique opportunity for the start-ups to present their solutions in the emerging technologies in mobility at a grand stage.”
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