• Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) expands its Sustainability Garage with two new Centres of Excellence in Hyderabad and New Delhi.
• The Climate Tech Incubator will support 25 social enterprises with funding, mentorship, and technical expertise to foster innovation in sustainable mobility and environmental solutions.
• A new Centre of Excellence in New Delhi will train young professionals in charging infrastructure, aiming to certify 60 individuals this year.

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has broadened its Sustainability Garage initiative, an effort aimed at promoting sustainable mobility and environmental innovation. This expansion includes the establishment of two new Centres of Excellence in Hyderabad and New Delhi, underscoring Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to fostering a sustainable future.

Climate Tech Incubator

Located in Hyderabad, the Climate Tech Incubator will provide critical support to 25 social enterprises dedicated to sustainable mobility and environmental solutions. In collaboration with T-Hub, a prominent Indian startup incubator, MBRDI will offer seed funding, mentorship, and access to advanced technical expertise. Additionally, the program will engage over 500 students in a bootcamp designed to develop climate technology solutions.

Centre of Excellence for Charging Infrastructure

In partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), MBRDI is also launching a Centre of Excellence in New Delhi that focuses on charging infrastructure. This center will offer specialized training programs on the maintenance of charging stations, with the goal of certifying 60 young professionals this year.

Commitment to Sustainability

Renata Jungo Brüngger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG for Integrity, Governance & Sustainability, emphasized the company’s broader mission: “Sustainability means creating permanent value for all stakeholder groups. As a global company and corporate citizen, we want to make a positive contribution to society that goes beyond our core business activities. With the Sustainability Garage, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India underlines the goal of our worldwide corporate citizenship strategy to promote ecological sustainability and foster community empowerment.“

Leadership and Innovation

Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, highlighted the initiative’s potential: “Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India is committed to leading the charge in sustainable mobility. The new Sustainability Garage projects will play a vital role in furthering innovation from India to meet some of the most pressing global challenges. We are confident that India’s digital R&D talent pool and pioneering spirit will lead us to some transformative climate-positive solutions for the world.“

Sustainability Garage Expansion

This expansion builds on the success of the first Sustainability Garage Centre of Excellence, launched at the Prayoga Institute of Education Research in February 2024. This center focuses on researching and developing sustainable materials with a variety of applications.

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The recent expansion was announced at the Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Dialogue India 2024, held in New Delhi. The event brought together experts from various sectors to discuss sustainability challenges and potential solutions in areas such as mobility, decarbonization, circularity, traffic safety, and digital trust.

Through these initiatives, Mercedes-Benz continues to advance its commitment to sustainability and innovation, contributing positively to global and local communities.