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DPIIT signs MoU with Blue Star to support manufacturing startups in HVAC and advanced manufacturing
DPIIT and Blue Star Limited signed an MoU to help startups in manufacturing, HVAC technologies and supply-chain innovation.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade signed an MoU with Blue Star Limited to strengthen the manufacturing startup ecosystem, especially in HVAC and advanced manufacturing.
Key specifics
- The partnership covers HVAC technologies, digital solutions and supply-chain innovation.
- Startups will get access to R&D laboratories, testing facilities and technical mentorship.
- The collaboration aims at Proof-of-Concept development, product validation and global value-chain integration.
- DPIIT and Blue Star will organise the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge and targeted hackathons.
- The MoU was signed by Deputy Secretary T. L. K. Singh and Managing Director B Thiagarajan.
Exam lens
Question type: scheme and industry partnership; key facts include DPIIT, Blue Star Limited, HVAC, PoC and Bharat Startup Grand Challenge. TNPSC may ask which ministry body signed the MoU and its focus areas.