Startup And Fundraising 10 September 2026
India's New Hardware Hubs: Dehradun and Mandi Rise
India’s government-backed Electropreneur 2.0 scheme is channeling Rs 47 crore into hardware startups outside the traditional Bengaluru cluster, targeting cities such as Dehradun and Mandi. The funding provides end‑to‑end support, from prototype development to market entry, and pairs innovators with local mentors to accelerate product commercialization.
The Electropreneur 2.0 programme, backed by a Rs 47 crore grant, is shifting focus to smaller tech hubs. Read the full story here.
- Grants and mentorship for hardware startups in Dehradun, Mandi and nearby regions.
- End‑to‑end support covering design, prototyping, testing and market launch.
- Goal to create a sustainable ecosystem that rivals Bengaluru’s hardware scene.
Full details are available in the Financial Express report.
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