DPIIT & Zepto partner to boost Indian manufacturing startups via ‘Zepto Nova”

The DPIIT and Zepto signed an MoU to launch the ‘Zepto Nova’ challenge, a six-month program for early-stage manufacturing startups in hardware, IoT, sustainable manufacturing, and packaging. Zepto will onboard 100+ Indian startups into its supply chain, offering market access and product showcases. Officials stressed unicorns’ role in ecosystem growth, while founders highlighted the program’s impact on manufacturing’s future.