EVolutionS Program by DST to Support EV Startups [Financial Support of Rs.50L]: Apply by May 30

Applications are invited for the EVolutionS Program by DST to Support EV Startups. Apply by May 30.

DST invites applications from innovative Electric Vehicle Startups with promising technologies validated at laboratory (TRL 3-4) and have higher potential in translating them into commercially viable products (TRL 6-8).

Financial support will be provided to the selected startups through incubators for product development, pilot demonstration, testing and validation, market-entry and commercialization. The program is implemented in collaboration with Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). 

The specific thematic areas for seeking indigenous solutions includes – Tropical EV Battery, Power Electronics and Machine Drives and EV Charging Infrastructure.

The eligibility criteria for a startup to apply for the EVolutionS Grant are as follows:

The funding is provided for a period of up to 36 months.

Last date to apply for this program is May 30 2025.

The Project Proposal could be submitted as per the following instructions: