Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India launches ‘Sustainability Garage’ and partners with Prayoga Institute of Education Research for inaugural facility
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) today launched the ‘Sustainability Garage’, a Mercedes-Benz initiative, for promoting innovation in sustainable mobility. In association with the Prayoga Institute of Education Research, The Sustainability Garage will serve as a hub for multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing eco-friendly materials with diverse applications to benefit society.
MBRDI’s CSR initiative is a collaborative effort to create platforms and research spaces dedicated to advancing sustainability among a diverse set of stakeholders.
The Sustainability Garage at Prayoga Institute of Education Research aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, driving research and innovation in sustainable materials and technologies. Under this initiative, MBRDI has jointly developed specialised course material and over 150 students from six universities in Karnataka – Jain University, RV Institution, JSS Science and Technology University, Vijaya College, Nrupatunga Institution and St Joseph’s University, will participate in curated workshops and can experiment with the research equipment.
“MBRDI researchers prioritise sustainability, analysing materials for greener products and improving battery chemistry. Partnership with academia is to foster innovation and circularity”, Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, said.
Prayoga is promoting pedagogies that encourage students to create solutions as part of their learning journey, collaborating with MBRDI for a Sustainability Garage. The initiative aims to nurture talented young citizens and promote sustainable materials from our abundant natural resources”, Dr H S Nagaraja, Chief Mentor, Prayoga Institute of Education Research, said.
