New Delhi, India – Brandworks Technologies Private Limited and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a pivotal step in advancing India’s electronics manufacturing and innovation capabilities.
This landmark partnership is designed to empower product start-ups, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs by providing access to vital resources, expert mentorship, advanced infrastructure, and targeted investments. The collaboration is set to accelerate India’s ambition to emerge as a global leader in electronics innovation.
Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
The MoU formalizes the ongoing collaboration between DPIIT’s Startup India initiative and Brandworks Technologies, a homegrown electronics leader with a proven track record of growth from a small workshop to an industry frontrunner.
“Having navigated the challenges of prototyping and supply chain management, we are uniquely positioned to guide emerging innovators,” said Ishwar Kumhar, Founder & CEO of Brandworks Technologies. “This partnership is about paving a smoother path for the next generation of hardware start-ups.”
Under the agreement:
• DPIIT will facilitate national ecosystem access, networking, and co-branding through Startup India.
• Brandworks Technologies will offer technical expertise, infrastructure, and commercialization support.
Mr. Sanjiv Singh, IRS, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, added: “This collaboration reflects our dedication to fostering world-class products that highlight India’s manufacturing excellence.”
Brandworks Innovation Research Foundation (BIRF) Highlights
• Advanced R&D: Specialized labs for GaN technology, IoT firmware, and material sciences.
• Rapid Prototyping: 3D printing, modular PCBAs, and comprehensive testing workflows.
• Certification Support: Guidance for CE, UL, BIS, and pre-certified modules.
• Manufacturing Bridge: RoHS-compliant SMT lines and scaling assistance.
• Expert Mentorship: Strategic advice on IP, costing, and Industry 4.0 adoption.
Addressing India’s Electronics Challenge
With India’s electronics market valued at $91 billion and growing, there remains a critical need for domestic innovation in semiconductors and precision components. This partnership directly addresses that gap by supporting hardware start-ups through every stage of development.
“Too many hardware start-ups falter before reaching production,” noted Kumhar. “Our experience enables us to help others overcome these barriers.”
The timing coincides with India’s PLI schemes and global supply chain realignment, presenting a unique opportunity to strengthen homegrown innovation.
Looking Forward
This partnership underscores Brandworks’ commitment to building resilient local supply chains and fostering commercially viable innovations—a vision that promises to transform India’s electronics landscape.
