DPIIT partners with Zepto to scale manufacturing startups through Zepto Nova

Zepto has signed an MoU with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to scale early-stage manufacturing startups through its Zepto Nova innovation challenge. 

The six-month programme will mentor startups in hardware, IoT, packaging, and sustainable manufacturing, guiding them from prototype to market-ready products using Zepto’s delivery and digital infrastructure.

The initiative will feature expert-led workshops, Startup India support, and a focus on women-led and Tier II/III ventures. Zepto aims to integrate over 100 Indian startups into its supply chain, offering them market access and product visibility.

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Separately, DPIIT signed an MoU with Hero MotoCorp to back early-stage startups in future mobility, clean tech, and deep tech through its Hero For Startups accelerator programme. 

Under the Startup India initiative, selected startups will gain access to Hero MotoCorp’s R&D facilities in India and Germany, its dealer and supplier network, and expert mentorship.

DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv said that the collaboration reinforces the department’s commitment to supporting product-focused startups addressing India’s mobility challenges.

DPIIT Joint Secretary Sanjiv stated that the collaboration reinforces the department’s commitment to supporting product-focused startups addressing India’s mobility challenges.

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“By connecting industry experience with grassroots innovation, we aim to fast-track the journey from idea to impact, especially in emerging technologies and Tier 2/3 markets,” he said.

Shortlisted startups will have the opportunity to work on paid proof-of-concept projects, piloting their solutions and gaining market exposure.