JSW MG Motor Joins Hands With DPIIT to Launch Season 6 of MGDP

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2026-03-26

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JSW MG Motor Joins Hands With DPIIT to Launch Season 6 of MGDP

Sixth Edition of MG Developer Program & Grand launched JSW MG Motor launches the sixth season with DPIIT

JSW MG Motor India has announced the launch of sixth season of the MG Developer Program & Grant (MGDP) in collaboration with DPIIT. First launched in 2019 in partnership with MG partner companies and tech giants, the MGDP aims to nurture ground-breaking solutions within the Indian urban mobility space. Building on the successes of the previous seasons, the sixth edition of MGDP is themed on ‘Innovation in Automotive’ and will focus on future-ready innovations.

Season 6.0 encourages start-ups to showcase their innovations under various categories, such as Innovation in Logistics and Supply Chain, AI in Automotive, V2X Intelligence, Sustainability & Circular Economy, Innovation in Vehicle Technology, Connected Services, Innovation in EV Charging Infrastructure, and Innovation in Manufacturing. An esteemed jury panel comprising senior leaders and distinguished experts from leading corporates, academic institutions and industry bodies will evaluate the entries based on their uniqueness and real-world applicability.

Speaking on the occasion, Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India said, “Innovation remains the cornerstone of JSW MG Motor India’s vision for India, and we remain committed to nurturing this value through multiple initiatives. This new edition of MGDP aims to empower ambitious start-ups working across new energy, autonomous, and connected mobility technologies. Together, we hope to shape a future where technology meaningfully enhances every customer’s experience.”

Selected participants will receive mentoring from JSW MG Motor India and its ecosystem partners, along with access to development support, opportunities for testing, and consideration for grant assistance at the jury’s discretion. Applications for the sixth season are live from today, with the final date for submission being April 30, 2026. Shortlisted teams will be mentored ahead of Demo Day on June 1, 2026.

The program received over 1550 entries and saw 290+ teams being shortlisted in the first round across seasons 1 to 5. The teams were provided mentorship by 100+ experts, including JSW MG Motor India’s leadership and its technology ecosystem partners, making it the largest mentoring program in the automotive segment. A total of 51 start-ups have already been shortlisted by MG to date as part of MGDP and Grant, and they are working on various pilot projects.

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