Galgotias University Hosts National E-Bike Challenge to Promote Green Mobility in India

Galgotias University hosted the 9th edition of the SIEP E-Bike Challenge from April 3 to April 7, 2026, bringing together engineering students and innovators from across India to compete in sustainable mobility solutions. Organized by the Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers (ISIE INDIA) under its SIEP (Skill, Innovation & Employability Program) initiative in collaboration with Galgotias University, the national-level event attracted more than 350 participants and 23 teams from multiple states including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Uttarakhand.
 

Students showcase electric bike innovations at the national SIEP E-Bike Challenge hosted by Galgotias University
 

The competition was centered on electric bikes, with participants designing, developing, and testing functional E-Bike prototypes with a strong focus on energy efficiency, innovation, performance, and real-world applicability. The challenge served as a dynamic platform for young engineers to demonstrate technical capabilities, creativity, and problem-solving skills while addressing critical energy and mobility concerns.
 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vinod Gupta, Founder and President of ISIEINDIA, emphasized the importance of industry-aligned student innovation in addressing global energy challenges. Sharing the university’s perspective, Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “At a time when geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region continue to impact global energy supply chains and fuel stability, the need for sustainable and self-reliant mobility solutions has become more urgent than ever. Initiatives like the SIEP E-Bike Challenge empower young innovators to develop practical, scalable alternatives that can reduce dependency on conventional fuels and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future.”