World of MG| MG Developer Program & Grant 4.0| MG Motor India

MG Motor India is at the forefront of change, with its mission to disrupt the auto industry in India. Staying ahead of the innovation curve, MG has introduced various industry-first features in the Auto-tech segment that have sent ripples through the automobile industry.

The MG Developer Program & Grant has been a key platform that has helped MG realize its innovative and future ready ideas in its journey so far. It has been developed to create a platform of choice, for developers and innovators, that will encourage them to create and build applications and experiences that have never been imagined in a car

The theme for MGDP season 4 is E-mobility- Innovate for India, which is in line with MG’s vision on betting big on the future of e-mobility in its quest to unfold the next chapter of automotive innovation.

If you’re ready to usher into the next era of automotive innovation with us, then join us by clicking the link below:

Why Participate in the program

The program offers a unique opportunity for innovators and developers to work directly with MG Motor and its technology partners to bring solution to market quickly. The consortium behind the program shall provide :

Specialized, high level mentoring, relevant to practical development of the solution
Learning and relevant content for solution and business development
Business plan and modelling
Provide testing/ lab facility where possible
Network with other participants within the program to drive synergy
Access to other startup and develop programs of consortium members, opening up a large opportunity
Recognition with PR opportunity for winning startups
Access to a grant amount. (Award of grant would be at the sole discretion of program jury, based on their evaluation, on a case to case basis.

Methodology of the program

Submit application online
Shortlisted startups would be assigned a mentor to develop their ideas
Present the idea on Demo Day (Dates and venue to be announced) to Jury
Jury selects winners for grant and recognition
Shortlisted companies and winners may also get opportunity to test/ develop their solutions with one of the member companies. This would be decided and enabled by the assigned mentor

Categories of the Program

a. EV Components

b. EV Batteries – Life cycle management and BaaS

c. Charging Solutions

d. Connected Car solutions

e. Customer Experience

f. Insurance and Financee

Important Dates

Program Announcement

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October 10th, 2022
Last Date of Submission

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November 10th, 2022
Mentoring Phase

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Nov 15th, 2022 - Jan 15th, 2023
Demo Day

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Last week of January 2023

Key Note Speakers

Rajeev Chaba

MD and President- MG Motor

Deepak Bagla

MD and CEO- Invest India

Jury

Gaurav Gupta

Chief Commercial Officer- MG Motor India

Mahua Acharya

MD, CEO- Convergence Energy Service Limited (CESL)

Dr. Rashi Gupta

Managing Director and CEO of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd

Sanjay Aggrawal

President- Fortum India

Anant Nahata

Managing Director - Exicom Telesystems

Sandeep Bangia

Chief Operating Officer, Jio-bp

Rakesh Verma

Chairman and Managing Director - MapmyIndia

Dr. BK Panigrahi

Institute chair professor, Head CART IIT DELHI

Nitin Gupta

Chief Executive Officer- Attero Recycling

R K Shenoy

Member of Executive Leadership Team- Mobility Solutions Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW)

Alok Agrawal

Founding Partner- The Growth Labs, Board Member Prasar Bharti

Rajesh Singh

Founder - Echargebays

Richard McCallum

Chief Executive Officer UK India Business Council