With ‘Innovation’ as a brand pillar, MG Motor India and its consortium members have launched the fourth season of the Developer Program & Grant (MGDP). This program will provide an opportunity to learn, develop, and provide solutions for the automobile industry. This event attracted an array of industry thought leaders. Electric vehicles are taking center stage and, therefore, in line with the theme “Electric Mobility Innovate for India,” this year’s MG Developer Program will focus on expanding the innovation platform for startups, developers, and innovators. This will not only provide opportunities for solutions and innovative insights into areas such as charging infrastructure, fleet management, electric components, electric batteries, green energy solutions, EV battery life cycle management, connected car solutions, and BaaS, but it will also enable the development of new applications and experiences across the entire EV ecosystem.
Speaking on the latest season of MGDP, Mr. Rajeev Chaba, President, and Managing Director of MG Motor India, said, “MGDP Season 4 aims to facilitate a positive change in the industry by creating a space for EV innovators from across the country to collaborate and develop novel solutions. This is a platform that seeks to unite the best brains of the industry to come together and innovate ideas that have the potential to change the EV landscape. It is our hope that this forum will lead to many more similar initiatives in the industry so that an effective and substantive EV-oriented conversation can continue to take place. We believe that by this we shall be able to foster a conducive environment where talent, innovation, and technology can all flourish together.”
Talking about the launch, Mr. Deepak Bagla, Managing Director & CEO of Invest India, said, “Innovation and technology are essential to any industry’s growth, which is also true in the case of the mobility industry. This program shall produce some of the finest and most talented innovators who would be poised to transform the automotive industry. Furthermore, it will stimulate the development of innovative concepts in the Indian automotive industry, leading to further progression and growth. We look forward to uncovering some innovative solutions through this initiative. “
MGDP is a unique initiative designed to encourage developers in the mobility segment to stay abreast of emerging technologies by inviting innovators & offer specialized mentoring and networking opportunities to assist with the practical development of the solution, business plan and modelling, testing facilities, etc. Winning ideas will also have access to pilot projects/grants. Till now, the program identified, encouraged, and mentored by MG and its consortium members to explore and create applications in connected car technology.