Ridesharing company Uber today announced the winner of ‘Uber Sustainovate’, its Startup Challenge looking for innovative solutions to fast track the adoption of sustainable mobility in India. Gurgaon-based startup AHODS Technologies was adjudged the winner of the grand prize of $120,000 (INR 1 crore) for its on-demand hydrogen retro-fitment kit, aimed at helping address India’s sustainability goals.
The competition was organized in partnership with Startup India and nasscom AI. It was designed to award startups that produced the best workable ideas that would help accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in the country. The top 3 companies will receive mentorship from Uber India’s tech leadership on best practices, innovation and scaling.
Pune-based Govidyouth Mobility, with its innovative EV range extender, stood second, while Gurgaon-based Metz Energy’s e-trike (tricycle) with a dedicated loading bay was adjudged as the third-best solution around sustainable mobility.
Uber Sustainovate received applications from over 140 startups in the country, which went through three rigorous jury rounds with founders fielding questions on vision, profitability, practicality, and the uniqueness of the solution, among others.
Uber targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. With the aim to promote an ecosystem where startups are incentivised to work on emergence of sustainable solutions, Uber Sustainovate was designed to provide a platform for visionary startups that are eager to turn their ambition to action.
