Batch 21 is looking for mobility services, machine learning, VR, robotics and additive manufacturing startups for the scheme, which is scheduled to start in April.

Carmaker General Motors and venture capital firm 500 Startups have launched a Silicon Valley-based seed investment initiative called Batch 21.

Batch 21 will begin working with its first group of startups in April 2017 and is targeting mobility services, machine learning, virtual reality, robotics and additive manufacturing technology.

Participating teams will receive funding as well as mentorship from GM and access to its corporate infrastructure. There will be a demo day for startups and they could potentially get follow-on funding…