Grand Challenge is a fundamental problem resolution methodology for Science or Engineering with broad applications, whose solution would solve a larger technological problem for future . Encouraging innovation and enhancing indigenous capabilities, subsequently leading to a reduction in imports, is one of the main driving forces behind automotive Grand Challenges.

ASPIRE is going to support the entire Indian automotive ecosystem by floating challenges at large scale to focus on future technologies and process development.

Participation and engagement from all stakeholders, including OEMs, component suppliers, R& D centres, start-ups and academic institutions and domain experts for the Grand Challenges hosted in this ASPIRE portal is aimed to fulfil the Government of India’s ‘Aatma-nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ and to have or a self-reliant automotive eco-system in the country.