Bihar Industries Minister Flags Off First International Consignment of IIT Patna-Backed Startup

Patna: Bihar’s Minister for Industries, Nitish Mishra, flagged off the first international shipment from Amossys Portable Power LLP on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the state’s startup ecosystem. The consignment, comprising Ligen portable inverters, is destined for Lagos, Nigeria, and represents the growing global reach of Bihar-based innovations.

Amossys Portable Power LLP is a joint venture between Portable Power Technologies Pvt Ltd—a startup incubated at IIT Patna’s Incubation Centre with support from the Government of Bihar—and Amossys Energy Pvt Ltd, part of the Bangalore-based Amossys Group. The collaboration highlights Bihar’s strides in fostering cutting-edge technology and entrepreneurship.

The flag-off ceremony, held at the Incubation Centre IIT Patna, was attended by Prof A. K. Thakur, Dean of Academics, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Professor in charge of the Incubation Centre, and the company’s directors, Jayant Shandilya and Abhijeet Kumar.

Amossys Portable Power LLP develops innovative portable power solutions under the brand name Ligen Power, catering to a wide range of applications, including uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), home inverters, solar battery packs, and electric vehicle battery packs. These products leverage patented battery technologies developed at IIT Patna, showcasing the institute’s contributions to sustainable and scalable innovations.

The startup’s journey has been supported by the Incubation Centre IIT Patna, a joint initiative of the Government of Bihar and the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, aimed at promoting innovation-driven startups.

Speaking at the event, Minister Nitish Mishra highlighted the transformation of Bihar’s business and innovation landscape. “The perception of Bihar as a hub for business, innovation, and startups is changing rapidly due to dedicated efforts from the Department of Industries and stakeholders like IIT Patna. I extend my best wishes to startups incubated here, particularly Amossys Portable Power, which is scaling its operations internationally from Bihar,” he said.

The consignment to Nigeria underscores the potential of Bihar’s startup ecosystem to deliver world-class products and solutions, further strengthening its position as an emerging player in India’s innovation and export landscape.