YALI MOBILITY

An accessible electric vehicle enabling wheelchair users to commute independently, effortlessly, and joyfully.

About

Yali Mobility solves the daily commute challenges of wheelchair users with an electric vehicle they can drive directly from their wheelchair. Our docking system and automated ingress remove transfer discomfort, safety risks, and reliance on others. Backed by the AARTI Accelerator Program and IIT Madras, we offer true independent mobility.

TRACTION & ACHIEVEMENTS

Funding / Grants

Yali Mobility has raised over ₹4.5 Cr through equity investments and government grants, helping them reach TRL-7 readiness. Key investors include GAIL India (₹1.26 Cr) and Native Lead Angel Network with AIC RAISE (₹1.1 Cr). Yali also secured a ₹2.2 Cr AARTI Accelerator grant from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, structured as an 80:20 model.

Patents & IP

2 technology patents, 2 design patents, and 11 trademarks covering wheelchair docking, vehicle accessibility systems, and inclusive mobility design.

Awards & Achievements

Team

A mechanical engineer and lead inventor of Yali's patented wheelchair docking system is joined by a business operations expert to lead product innovation, engineering strategy, and smooth execution from prototype to market.

TEAM MEMBERS

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Sakthivel Thayappahn

Founder

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Pradeep Thangappan

Co - Founder

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