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DPIIT signs five MoUs expanding startup digital and cloud support
In India, a government department called DPIIT helps people who start new small companies, which are called startups.
It just signed five special agreements, called MoUs, with different companies and groups.
The agreements are meant to give startups more help with digital tools, technology, advice, money and markets.
One payments company will help startups accept money from customers safely.
Another company will help startups use cloud computing, which is like renting powerful computers over the internet.
A partnership with Darwin Dynamics will support new businesses in smaller towns, villages and rural areas.
Another MoU will help startups that work with cars and transportation.
A council will help startups find investors and sell their products in other countries.
This is meant to help startups grow and make India's startup ecosystem stronger.
DPIIT signed five strategic MoUs with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24 Services and the Council for Startup India (CSI).
The partnerships aim to expand startups' access to digital infrastructure, technology, mentorship, investment and global markets.
Cashfree Payments India will provide eligible startups with payment and payout solutions, identity verification, risk management and preferential onboarding support.
Vultr India will offer cloud credits, preferential pricing, technical support and training on cloud computing, Kubernetes and application deployment.
Darwin Dynamics will support entrepreneurship in Tier II, Tier III and rural regions, while the Cars24 partnership targets mobility and automotive technology startups.
- Who
- DPIIT, along with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24 Services and the Council for Startup India (CSI)
- What
- Signed five strategic MoUs to expand digital infrastructure, cloud, technology, mentorship, investment and global market support for startups
- Where
- India
- When
- Announced in a ministry release published on August 8, 2026
- Why
- To strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups, help them scale sustainably, and build India's innovation-led startup ecosystem
Key facts
- Number of MoUs
- 5
- Signatory
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- Partners
- Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24 Services, Council for Startup India
- Announced by
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Focus areas
- Digital infrastructure, cloud computing, mentorship, investment, global market access
- Target beneficiaries
- DPIIT-recognised startups






