FutureSites Innovation Program by CII CIES

CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation Entrepreneurship and Startups

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Details

Amount

Amount Not Specified

Deadline

February 15, 2026

Provider

CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation Entrepreneurship and Startups

Type

accelerator

Categories

About this Opportunity

FutureSites Innovation Program is a joint initiative by DPIIT Startup India and the CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Startups, in collaboration with a leading Oil and Gas corporate retail business unit. The program is designed to accelerate next-generation retail technology solutions by enabling startups to solve real-world operational challenges in live retail environments.

The program focuses on three strategic challenge areas including agentic store operations, modernized and observable store and head office infrastructure, and AI-enabled customer 360 personalization platforms. Selected startups get the opportunity to validate, pilot, and scale their solutions with an enterprise partner, enabling faster market access, business validation, and revenue pathways.

FutureSites is built for startups that are ready to scale and demonstrate measurable business impact, offering structured validation, CXO-level mentorship, and nationwide rollout opportunities without any application or participation fees.

Eligibility

  • High-potential startups building scalable technology solutions for retail
  • Solution must directly address one or more defined challenge areas
  • Product should be tested or in early deployments
  • Founders or core team members with relevant domain expertise
  • Solution must be technically, operationally, and commercially scalable
  • Ability to run a pilot within 1 to 3 months
  • Startup age must be less than 10 years
  • International startups are eligible if they can deploy pilots in India

Application Process

  • Online application submission during the call for applications
  • Screening and shortlisting of eligible startups
  • Founder discussions and evaluation rounds with experts
  • Final selection and onboarding into the acceleration phase
  • Participation in pilots, mentorship, and validation activities
  • Demo Day showcasing solutions to enterprise stakeholders