The Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR), IIT Madras, in collaboration with Tami Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), is working towards establishing the Advanced Automotive Translational Research Centre (AATRC) at Tamil Nadu Knowledge City coming up at Tiruvallur.
Planned across 40,000 sq. ft. of advanced research and laboratory infrastructure, this initiative envisions a ₹200 crore investment over five years to accelerate translational research and product development in next-generation automotive technologies.
The centre will focus on electric powertrains, automotive power electronics, battery technologies, EV charging systems, and software-defined vehicles, enabling industry-ready innovation, a post by IIT Madras on social media said.
Expected impact of the initiative include 40–50 innovative automotive products over five years; support for 150–200 start-ups and MSMEs through testing and validation infrastructure and creation of 50–70 high-skill direct jobs and up to 2,100 ecosystem-linked employment opportunities, the post said.
Global hub
The collaboration aims to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for advanced EV and automotive technology innovation, the post said.
In January, the State government signed an MoU with IIT-Madras on setting up the centre.
Published on March 16, 2026