**Executive Summary**
The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with M/s Gudlyf Mobility Private Limited, Madurai, Tamil Nadu to provide financial assistance for the development and commercialization of indigenous high-pressure hydrogen storage systems based on advanced composite technologies. The aim is to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Madurai for high-performance composite pressure vessels. The agreement was posted on February 10, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Agreement Overview:**
* TDB-DST signed an agreement with Gudlyf Mobility to support indigenous 700 bar hydrogen storage systems.
* The agreement involves financial assistance from TDB-DST to Gudlyf Mobility.
* **Gudlyf Mobility:**
* Gudlyf Mobility is a deep-tech startup developing next-generation 700 bar working pressure Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs).
* The company has proprietary intellectual property in Type IV and Type V composite cylinder technologies.
* **Project Goals:**
* The project aims to establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Madurai for high-performance composite pressure vessels.
* The technology will cater to diverse strategic and commercial applications, including hydrogen storage for mobility, stationary systems, UAVs, CNG, CBG, defence, and aerospace.
* The initiative is expected to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities.
* **Strategic Importance:**
* The agreement aligns with India's long-term clean energy and decarbonisation strategy.
* It supports the development of a resilient hydrogen value chain.
**Impact Analysis**
**Gudlyf Mobility**
* **Impact:** Financial support and validation of their indigenous composite pressure vessel technology.
* **Action Required:** Scale advanced manufacturing capabilities in Madurai and contribute to India's clean energy transition.
**India's Energy Sector**
* **Impact:** Strengthened domestic manufacturing capabilities in advanced composites, reduced import dependence in high-pressure storage systems, and enhanced energy security.
* **Action Required:** Support and adoption of indigenous high-pressure storage technologies to build a resilient hydrogen value chain.
Key Entities Referenced
Technology Development Board (TDB): The Technology Development Board (TDB) is providing financial assistance for the development and commercialization of indigenous high-pressure hydrogen storage systems.
Department of Science and Technology (DST): The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is involved in the agreement with Gudlyf Mobility through the Technology Development Board (TDB).
Gudlyf Mobility Private Limited: Gudlyf Mobility Private Limited is receiving support from the TDB and DST to develop indigenous high-pressure hydrogen storage systems.
Madurai, Tamil Nadu: Location where Gudlyf Mobility Private Limited is located and will scale advanced manufacturing capabilities for hydrogen storage solutions.
Ministry of Science & Technology
“TDB-DST signs agreement with M/s Gudlyf
Mobility to support Indigenous 700 Bar Hydrogen
Storage Systems”
“Advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Hydrogen Technologies:
TDB-DST Backs Gudlyf Mobility’s High-Pressure Composite
Storage Innovation”
Posted On: 10 FEB 2026 1:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of
India, has signed an agreement with M/s Gudlyf Mobility Private Limited, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to provide
financial assistance for the development and commercialization of indigenous high-pressure hydrogen
storage systems based on advanced composite technologies.
Gudlyf Mobility, is a deep-tech startup, engaged in the development of next-generation 700 bar working
pressure Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs). The company has developed proprietary
intellectual property in Type IV and Type V composite cylinder technologies, addressing critical challenges
in lightweight, high-pressure hydrogen storage—an essential component of the emerging hydrogen
economy.
The project supported by TDB aims at establishing an advanced manufacturing facility in Madurai for high-
performance composite pressure vessels. The technology will cater to diverse strategic and commercial
applications including hydrogen storage for mobility and stationary systems, unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAVs), CNG and CBG storage solutions, and defence and aerospace applications. The initiative is
expected to significantly reduce import dependence in high-pressure storage systems and strengthen
domestic manufacturing capabilities in advanced composites.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, stated, “Hydrogen is central to
India’s long-term clean energy and decarbonisation strategy. Supporting indigenous high-pressure storage
technologies is critical to building a resilient hydrogen value chain within the country. TDB’s assistance to
Gudlyf Mobility reflects our continued commitment to enabling commercialization of strategic deep-tech
innovations that strengthen India’s energy security and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.”
Founders, Gudlyf Mobility Private Limited, said, “We are honoured to receive the support of the
Technology Development Board. This partnership provides strong validation of our indigenous composite
pressure vessel technology and our vision to build globally competitive hydrogen storage solutions from
India. With TDB’s support, we aim to scale advanced manufacturing capabilities in Madurai and contribute
meaningfully to India’s clean energy transition and strategic sectors such as defence and aerospace.”******
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