Maruti Suzuki Incubation Cohort 7
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Quick Answer
Startups from PoC to early-revenue stage can apply for Cohort 7 of the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Call to explore a potential paid Proof-of-Concept with Maruti Suzuki.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
- Application deadline
- 3d — 23 Oct 2026
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this funding program
Cohort 7 of the Maruti Suzuki Incubation Program for Mobility Startups by NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore), with T-Works, Hyderabad as outreach partner and host of the call.
It invites startups from the proof-of-concept stage up to scale-up that are working on real, deployable solutions in Vehicle Technology, Mobility and Mobility Infrastructure, Green Manufacturing, Clean Technology, and Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0. Startups pitch their solutions to Maruti Suzuki Innovation and can explore a paid PoC with Maruti Suzuki.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Funding providers
NSRCEL, the NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, is the startup incubator of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). It began in December 1999 as the institute's hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, set up with the support of N. S. Raghavan, a…
Learn moreT-Works is a hardware prototyping centre in Raidurgam, Hyderabad, supported by the Government of Telangana. It is run by T-Works Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit company founded on 28 November 2017. Its 78,000 sq ft building has nine workshops where students, individual…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
What You Get
- The opportunity to undertake a paid PoC with Maruti Suzuki
- Work on real-time industry use cases
- Access to domain experts, investor connections and regulatory guidance
- Mentoring
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Startups apply through the form by 23 October 2026. Shortlisted startups pitch in person at T-Works, Hyderabad on 28 October 2026 to Maruti Suzuki Innovation.
Application Process
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Apply online
Fill in the application form by 23 October 2026.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Startups from the proof-of-concept stage up to scale-up working on real, deployable solutions in vehicle technology, mobility, green manufacturing, clean technology, or digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
What is the deadline?
The last day to apply is 23 October 2026. Shortlisted startups pitch in person at T-Works on 28 October 2026.
Is there a paid PoC?
Startups get the opportunity to undertake a paid PoC with Maruti Suzuki.
What support does the programme offer?
Work on real industry use cases, domain experts, investor connections, regulatory guidance and mentoring.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
