Deadline: 27-January-2026
EVolve is a six-month incubation program designed to support early-stage innovators in the electric mobility sector by providing technical validation, industry exposure, and startup ecosystem guidance to accelerate their journey from concept to market readiness.
The program focuses on the following areas within the EV sector: vehicle design and manufacturing covering two-wheelers, cars, commercial vehicles, buses, and specialty vehicles; battery technologies including lithium-ion, solid-state, sodium-ion chemistries, battery management systems, recycling, and second-life applications; charging infrastructure through fast chargers, smart charging solutions, vehicle-to-grid systems, and charging network platforms; power electronics and drive systems encompassing powertrains, inverters, converters, motor controls, and thermal management; energy storage and management with grid integration, hybrid energy storage, and renewable energy systems; software and connectivity including IoT, telematics, EV fleet management, autonomous and ADAS technologies, smart mobility services, and mobile apps for energy and charging; recycling and circular economy solutions for battery material recovery, vehicle component reuse, and sustainable manufacturing; mobility and shared services covering ride-sharing, vehicle subscriptions, micro-mobility solutions, last-mile logistics, and fleet management; and testing, certification, and compliance through labs and services for vehicle and component testing, homologation, cybersecurity, and standards conformance.
The EVolve program is structured into six months, starting with orientation and concept validation in the first two months. Months three and four focus on technical development and exposure to industry partners. Months five and six prepare innovators for scale-up, certification, and market readiness. The program culminates in a Demo Day where participants showcase their progress and graduate from the cohort.
Participants gain access to advanced drivetrain testing facilities, receive guidance on market, certification, and commercialization essentials, and connect with industry, research, and government partners. They also receive mentorship and support to become investor-ready with a strong go-to-market plan and a minimum viable product, ensuring their innovations are positioned for real-world impact in the EV ecosystem.
For more information, visit Kerala Startup Mission.
