DPIIT, PhonePe, Shell India Partner to Boost Startups
By ThePip Desk
DPIIT partners with PhonePe and Shell India to offer startups access to tech, expertise, and market opportunities, focusing on fintech and climate-tech.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) officially partnered with PhonePe and Shell India on August 19. This collaboration aims to significantly boost DPIIT-recognised startups, moving beyond traditional funding.
The agreements are designed to provide critical access to technology, business expertise, market opportunities, and vital industry connections for emerging Indian businesses.
PhonePe’s Startup Ecosystem Access
PhonePe’s collaboration offers eligible startups several key benefits within its digital ecosystem.
- Transaction credits via PhonePe’s Payment Gateway.
- Access to the Indus AppStore, including dedicated onboarding and support.
- Masterclasses and webinars covering fintech, sales, go-to-market strategies, and business scaling.
Shell India’s Energy & Climate-Tech Focus
Shell India’s partnership specifically targets startups in the energy and climate-tech sectors, offering comprehensive support.
- Mentorship and strategic guidance.
- Connections with investors and incubators.
- Engagement with Shell’s E4 Smart Energy Track program for scaling solutions.
- A knowledge-sharing platform featuring success stories, white papers, policy briefs, industry reports, and case studies on emerging technologies.
These strategic alliances are expected to significantly enhance market linkages, industry access, mentorship, and investment prospects for Indian startups. The overarching goal is to foster sustainable growth for innovative businesses nationwide, directly contributing to India’s technology-driven economic expansion.