Key note address by Maruti Suzuki MD, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi
Innovate new Tech-solutions by Collaborating
with Startups and Co-creating a newer tomorrow.
Maruti Suzuki Accelerator is an initiative to find technology driven, innovative and cutting-edge digital solutions in the mobility & automobile space, which have futuristic and customer-orientation. It offers the most conducive environment for fostering the growth of Automobile and Mobility startups and is dedicated towards driving the Indian Mobility space towards a more innovative future.
Driven by Maruti Suzuki, India’s No. 1 Automobile Brand and powered by most prominent Indo-Japanese seed fund and co-creation center, GHV Accelerator, MAIL or Mobility & Automobile Innovation Lab, is an initiative to find technology driven, innovative and cutting edge digital solutions in the mobility & automobile space, which are futuristic and customer-oriented.Maruti Suzuki MAIL seeks to create an ecosystem in India, which will provide the foundation for talent to thrive and make Innovation, a way of thinking. The key objective is to drive progressive thinking fueled by digital innovations and a commitment to bring the very best to Indian roads.
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Key note address by Maruti Suzuki MD, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi
Maruti Suzuki MAIL program is a leading corporate startup accelerator in India that offers the most favourable and encouraging environment for nurturing the growth of Automobile and Mobility startups. It is all about finding startups that have sustainable and inventive solutions which facilitate the growth of India’s Automobile and Mobility sector. The entire structure of Maruti Suzuki MAIL program has been designed to pay attention to the growth trajectory of startups that apply to the program
Startups have to apply and register their organisations/ideas for our Maruti Suzuki Accelerator Program. Post this, the applications are screened for the next round.
Participating startups can pitch and present their ideas to industry experts, helping nurture tie-ups with top brands for funding, and so on.
After screening, startups with feasible, cost-effective and unique ideas will be selected for the program.
At the end, the winning startups would get an opportunity to do a Paid Proof of Concept (PoC) with Maruti Suzuki.
After onboarding the startups, their products are assessed and a roadmap is defined to bring in innovative strategies to achieve the intended idea.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
With an objective to build a strong innovation ecosystem, we have set up strategic collaborations with like-minded partners to offer host of benefits and support to participating startups.
discover moreMaruti Suzuki Accelerator Program is a unique program that focuses on the growth trajectory of technology-backed startups operating in mobility and automotive space. It provides a platform as well as an ideal environment to effect digital innovations, all the while extending mentorship and support that will accelerate their growth.
Any startup with ideas that are innovative and cost-effective can apply for the Maruti Suzuki Accelerator Program. However, the applications go through a screening process and the ones that best fit the bill are shortlisted. Refer Focus Areas section for more details.
The duration of program is approximately 4 months.
The application process starts with filling out the Online Application Form (Under the Apply Now section in the Accelerator Program for the Maruti Suzuki Innovation website). In the online application, you will need to introduce your product, the market you are operating in, your team, your business model, traction and roadmap to give us an adequate overview of your startup. Also, you might be asked about your potential use case with Maruti Suzuki. After the application is submitted, the Maruti Suzuki Innovation team screens and evaluates your application.
Your application should be as detailed as needed for an outsider to understand your business concept and market opportunity, presented in form of a business plan. As evaluators, we love data and make decisions on growth KPIs. Regarding your application, we take decisions based on the information in the application form, pitch deck or videos provided by you.
The shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the applications are opened for the next Cohort.
Yes, of course. Please include details regarding past rounds of financing in your application.
No. Maruti Suzuki Accelerator Program also supports startups with technologies, solutions or services that might be used in mobility & automobile space. Please mention in your application, on how you think your startup could contribute to this area.
No. But the startup should be registered under the INDIAN jurisdiction.
Yes, of course. Please include details regarding past rounds of participation into your application.
Yes, of course. Please mention in your application, how your startup can create a significant social impact.
For Startups, participation in Maruti Suzuki Accelerator Program is free. Maruti Suzuki does not take any equity from the ventures, which are part of this program.