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Complementing these efforts , ITES , which is anchored within the IST lab , will harness the UK and India ’ s rich reputation for research and development and the strength of our business sectors to pioneer test beds that unlock better data , clearer decision-making and bolder collective action from industry and leaders in the transport and energy sector .”

ITES will form part of the new UK – India Net Zero Innovation Virtual Centre , a key coalition , forged as part of the MoU to help maximise co-operation on net zero action .

Clean Air ( IfCA ) programme . Led by Energy Systems Catapult , with partners including the Indian Institute of Science , the programme enabled the adoption of clean EV technologies and services by proving solutions across reallife testbeds in India .

London-based business , GreenEnco , is among the UK innovators that has expanded its offering in India after demonstrating its EV charging station solution and gaining support to develop a mobile app as part of the project . The company is now applying its expertise to help deliver faster electric vehicle charging solutions in India , while also supporting local industry .

GreenEnco Chief Executive Officer , Dr Jyotirmoy Roy , said : “ Through international programmes such as IfCA , ESC and their partners have provided innovative businesses like ours with the safe springboard we need to develop overseas , opening doors in India to help us collaborate and commercialise across borders . We have now committed with our integrated green energy solution to help develop a fast EV charging infrastructure in India .

“ We ’ re delighted that our innovative solution will not only make an environmental impact to help decarbonise the transport sector , but – with our locally-procured system components – we are also supporting the development of a sustainable socioeconomical ecosystem in India .” �

THE PARTNERSHIP UNDERLINES HOW INNOVATION FROM SMES WILL BE AT THE HEART OF THE NET ZERO TRANSITION AND AFFORDS THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE AND TRIAL THEIR SOLUTIONS IN THE WORLD ’ S FIFTH BIGGEST ECONOMY .

Backed by the UK Government , the centre will be facilitated by the UK Science and Innovation Network in India , hosting programmes such as the Hydrogen Valley and Industrial Decarbonisation Living Lab to help decarbonise manufacturing and – through the ITES initiative – transport systems .

The launch of ITES builds on the success of former initiatives to boost innovation between the UK and India , such as the Innovating for