--- title: Start up india Challenge 2021 Kick off Event description: Altair has successfully collaborated with Start-up India and reached out to 300 start-ups, shortlisted and mentored over 40 start-ups in 2019 and 2020. Over a period of six months, Altair invested close to 1500 hrs in 2019 and 2000 hrs in 2020 in training, mentoring, and reviewing shortlisted startups. 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All Rights Reserved. ![startup-hero](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/startup-hero.jpg) # Altair Startup Challenge 2021 ## Technology Ecosystem to Accelerate EV Product Development ## Congratulations to the Winners! ![535x310-IngoElectri-Thumbnail](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/535x310-IngoElectri-Thumbnail.jpg?width=535&name=535x310-IngoElectri-Thumbnail.jpg) ### Platinum Award [**INGO ELECTRIC:**](https://www.ingoelectric.com/) Meet the Flee! The Flee has set the benchmark for India in Micro mobility by giving the same feel and experience of a full-sized Two-wheeler but on a small and stable platform with a small footprint but 50% more utility. ![535x310-YaliMobility-Thumbnail](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/535x310-YaliMobility-Thumbnail.jpg?width=535&name=535x310-YaliMobility-Thumbnail.jpg) ### Gold Award [**Yali Mobility:**](https://yalimobility.com/) A simple, affordable, and accessible electric personal transport vehicle for wheelchair users and the elderly. Makes their daily outdoor commute a lot more independent, inclusive, effortless & enjoyable. ![535x310-Creatara-Thumbnail](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/535x310-Creatara-Thumbnail.jpg?width=535&name=535x310-Creatara-Thumbnail.jpg) ### Silver Award [**Creatara Mobility**](https://creatara.com/)[: ](https://creatara.com/)Personal Mobility reimagined for a new generation in a new world. We envision our products to reflect the evolving needs of the user. The success of an EV startup depends on the connected ecosystem like Incubation, Government support & initiatives, Homologation, Funding, Simulation Technology, Networking, Industry Experts support…etc to name a few. Altair Startup challenge 2021 attempts to address this via a consortium of partners. [Altair](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Faltair-engineering%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cramesha.bangarpet%40altair.com%7C70ce83ced3864e351af908d8df1f242e%7C2bae5b570eb848fbba47990259da89d2%7C0%7C0%7C637504672128580776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Lj5udbazSxxpNunirCv%2BBgwU%2BESMz8reW5i96MKgXnE%3D&reserved=0) has collaborated with the Confederation of Indian Industry - CII,  [Startup India](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fstartup-india%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cramesha.bangarpet%40altair.com%7C70ce83ced3864e351af908d8df1f242e%7C2bae5b570eb848fbba47990259da89d2%7C0%7C0%7C637504672128590739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=GtOf9CeCtDDCh60VfpTAlcuUbpj%2BuyMZTMNjQGXXT2M%3D&reserved=0), [Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fthe-automotive-research-association-of-india%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cramesha.bangarpet%40altair.com%7C70ce83ced3864e351af908d8df1f242e%7C2bae5b570eb848fbba47990259da89d2%7C0%7C0%7C637504672128590739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=32WbixsTWBKU50kXA0ybe4lqAI5ZQYpl9N6omiOLJgM%3D&reserved=0), and [IIT Madras Incubation Cell](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fiitm-incubation-cell%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cramesha.bangarpet%40altair.com%7C70ce83ced3864e351af908d8df1f242e%7C2bae5b570eb848fbba47990259da89d2%7C0%7C0%7C637504672128600695%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hVE%2FWpc4wG3UNc%2F70tUCiHm45Etgy5Cuyyi2KMhD%2FRQ%3D&reserved=0) (IITMIC) for Altair Start-up Challenge 2021 - For EVs. This is an initiative to connect to EV ecosystem leaders, create awareness of appropriate cutting-edge technologies, relevant processes, enable the start-ups to accomplish their goals of product development in a structured manner. This facilitates competency building and the development of competitive products.  ## Altair Simulation-driven design plays a key role in EV development addressing key areas such as. - Smart product development with Realtime Data Analytics for better customer experience   - Additive Manufacturing Autonomous & ADAS Big Data Cloud Computing - Battery & Electric Motor Thermal Management - Improving the Lightweight Design of an Electric Drive System - Simulating Ride, Handling and Durability of Vehicles - Digital motor control and System Modelling for Electric Vehicles - Traction Motors Design & Multidisciplinary Optimization - Improving Electric Vehicle Range with Advanced Losses Computation Considering PWM Across a Full Duty Cycle ** Who should attend? **** ** - Engineering Start-ups Founders and Executives - EV domain CAE Engineers and Experts - Data Scientists & Analysts. - Automotive Designers & Engineers **During this event, you will learn:** - To get to know the EV Ecosystem leaders and their support offerings. - To get the know-how and understanding in industry-leading tools from subject matter experts - To learn more about Self-Service Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Real-time Visualization.   ## Jury Members ![Ujjwala. S. Karle](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Speakers/Ujjwala.%20S.%20Karle.jpg?width=180&name=Ujjwala.%20S.%20Karle.jpg) Ujjwala. S. Karle Deputy Director Knowledge group ARAI ![18x220-Thumbnail-AnujPrasad](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/18x220-Thumbnail-AnujPrasad.png?width=180&name=18x220-Thumbnail-AnujPrasad.png) Anuj Prasad Founder & CEO Desmainia ![Thumbnail-Apurbo-kirity](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Apurbo-kirity.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Apurbo-kirity.png) Apurbo Kirity Head E&E Tata Motors ERC ![Thumbnail-Balaji](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Balaji.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Balaji.png) Balaji General Manager Ex-Ashok Leyland Currently Consultant and freelancer ![Thumbnail-Krishna-Bandaru](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Krishna-Bandaru.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Krishna-Bandaru.png) Krishna Bandaru Executive Leadershio Skill Lync ![Thumbnail-Dr.Mohan-Godse](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Dr.Mohan-Godse.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Dr.Mohan-Godse.png) Dr.Mohan Godse Proprietor U 2 I ![Thumbnail-Sanjiv-Mantri](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Sanjiv-Mantri.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Sanjiv-Mantri.png) Sanjiv Mantri Lead Integration Interface, Body & trims Tata Motors (TTL) ![Thumbnail-Shekhar-paranjipe](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Shekhar-paranjipe.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Shekhar-paranjipe.png) Shekhar Paranjipe Vice President R&D Bus Division JBM ![Thumbnail-Shivshankar](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Shivshankar.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Shivshankar.png) Shivshankar CEO SJCE-STEP ![Thumbnail-Unni-Krishnan](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Unni-Krishnan.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Unni-Krishnan.png) Unni Krishnan Sr.General Manager R&D Hero Motor corp ![Thumbnail-Kaushal Kumar-Jha](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/Jury-details/Thumbnail-Kaushal%20Kumar-Jha.png?width=180&name=Thumbnail-Kaushal%20Kumar-Jha.png) Kaushal Kumar Jha Sr. Advisor in Center for Battery Engineering and Electric Vehicle. Founder IITM / NoonRay Energy --- ![](https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/h7pc14u6tu/swatch) ## Speakers ![Bhuwan-Lodha](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Speakers/Bhuwan-Lodha.png?width=180&name=Bhuwan-Lodha.png) Bhuwan Lodha Vice President Digital – Mahindra ![Anand-GCP](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Speakers/Anand-GCP.jpg?width=180&name=Anand-GCP.jpg) Anand GCP COO Micelio Mobility Pvt Ltd. ![Reji-Mathai-ARAI](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Speakers/Reji-Mathai-ARAI.png?width=180&name=Reji-Mathai-ARAI.png) Reji Mathai Director ARAI ![Varun-Akhnoor](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Speakers/Varun-Akhnoor.jpg?width=180&name=Varun-Akhnoor.jpg) Varun Akhnoor Director CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation ![Ujjwala. S. Karle](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Speakers/Ujjwala.%20S.%20Karle.jpg?width=180&name=Ujjwala.%20S.%20Karle.jpg) Ujjwala. S. Karle Deputy Director ARAI ![ShivangiJain](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/India/Speakers/ShivangiJain.png?width=180&name=ShivangiJain.png) Shivangi Jain Assistant Vice President Startup India, Invest India ## Agenda | Fri 23 Apr, 2021 | **Time** |   | | --- | --- | | 09.30 - 09.50 am | Partnering to build the EV startup Ecosystem **Vishwanath Rao** - Managing Director, Altair India | | 09.50 - 10.10 am | Empowering indigenous Technology Development and Innovation **Reji Mathai** - Director ARAI **Ujjwala. S. Karle** - Deputy Director, ARAI | | 10.10 - 10.25 am | Why EV Startups are poised to succeed in India? **Anand GCP** - COO, Micelio Mobility Pvt Limited. | | 10.25 - 10.45 am | Simulation at every stage For EV **Panduranga Rao Chirala** - Sr.Vice President – Tech Operations and Strategic Initiatives, Altair | | *10.45 - 10.55 am* | **Tea Break:** Previous Winners' experience | | 11.00 - 11.20 am* * | *Keynote Address ***Bhuwan Lodha** - Vice President, Digital Mahindra | | 11.20 - 11.35 am | The role of Digital Twins in Smart Mobility **Sudhir Padaki - **Director Data Analytics APAC, Altair | | 11.35 - 11.50 am | CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Start-ups **Varun Akhnoor** - Director, CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation | | 11.50 - 12:00 pm | Announcement of shortlisted start-ups and Plan for Mentoring  **Shivangi Jain** - Assistant Vice President, Invest India | | 12:00 - 12.05 pm | Vote of Thanks & Closing Remarks **Ajay Pandey** - Marketing Manager, Altair |   **Note: This is a tentative agenda, subject to change. The final agenda and speakers will be posted closer to the event date. --- ## Past Events: Altair Grand Challenge - 2019 Altair Grand Challenge, an initiative by **Startup India & Altair India providing high-end technology access and mentorship to startups,** concluded recently with 10 finalists chosen from a pool of 200+ participating companies.  Altair partnered with Startup India, a Government of India initiative, set up to build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship. Altair provides simulation and data analytics solutions in product design & engineering, used extensively by companies involved in developing highly engineered products in the field of automotive, aerospace & defense, heavy engineering, etc. Altair through this program extended access to these high-technology solutions to budding start-ups companies across the following industry sectors   - Land vehicles or platforms - Air /Sea Vehicles or platforms                  - Defense Industry - Robotics and Automation                    - Data Science & Artificial Intelligence                        - Healthcare/Medical Industry                                           - Green Technology                        - Agriculture Altair took the initiative to identify, support, mentor, and reward the budding startups with its Simulation, Optimization, and Machine Learning technologies in addition to providing a dedicated team of mentors to assist the start-ups in accomplishing their goals. **Altair would equip these startups with technology and mentorship categorized under the following domains,** - Simulation-Driven Product Design & Development - Digital Twin - Embedded systems. The grand challenge involved startup companies identifying areas where they could best leverage Altair technologies for their products based on these listed domains. Awards for the top 3 winning teams included prize money as listed below, in addition to the technology access and mentorship. - 1st Prize:  $2500 - 2nd Prize: $1500 - 3rd Prize:  $1000 ** Altair Grand Challenge Summary** A total of 206 applications were received, of which 33 were shortlisted in the first round. After subsequent screening rounds, 10 startups were selected as finalists to join the “Altair Grand Challenge”. Four winners were awarded, with top rank taken by **Starya Mobility of Bengaluru,** a tie between **BlinkEYELABS Electronics, Bengaluru,** & **IndusTill FarmTech, Pune** for the second spot and followed by **Saif Automations Services LLP, Visakhapatnam.**   ![1640x200-Partner-logos](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/India/Startup%20India/1640x200-Partner-logos.png) Partners