Maruti Suzuki NURTURE Cohort 4 at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
By IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
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Pre-incubation cohort by Maruti Suzuki & IIM Calcutta Innovation Park for early-stage startups in mobility, manufacturing, sustainability and social impact — ₹13 lakh cash rewards, paid PoC and Japan immersion.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹13L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
- Application deadline
- Deadline not announced
- Eligible stage
- Product
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this competition
Maruti Suzuki Nurture is a joint pre-incubation initiative of Maruti Suzuki and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) for early-stage startups, with a focus on eastern, north-eastern and central India (open to startups offering services anywhere in India).
Focus domains: Mobility Convenience/Assistance, Tech in Mobility (ADAS, V2X, EV & EV infrastructure, autonomous mobility), Sustainability (eco-friendly packaging, sustainable fuels, plastic alternatives), Social Impact (rural mobility & development, skill development), and Enterprise & Manufacturing (process automation, computer vision, industrial IoT, GenAI).
Benefits:
- Cash rewards worth ₹13 lakh
- Opportunity for a paid Proof of Concept (PoC)
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Access to Maruti Suzuki's ecosystem and alumni network
- Guided visit to Maruti Suzuki's India manufacturing facility
- Opportunity for Japan Immersion
- Co-branded certification from Maruti Suzuki & IIMCIP
Program flow: Application & shortlisting → Regional Idea Hunts → Mentoring → Grand Idea Hunt → Winner gratification → PoC opportunity exploration. Duration: 6 months. No participation fee.
Eligibility
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Organizers
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) is a Section 8, not-for-profit company set up in 2014 under the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. It is recognised as a Technology Business Incubator by the Department of Science and Technology, and it is based on the IIM Calcutta…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹13L
What You Get
Cash rewards worth ₹13 lakh plus the opportunity for a paid Proof of Concept (PoC) with Maruti Suzuki. Selected startups get mentorship from industry experts, access to Maruti Suzuki's ecosystem and alumni network, a guided visit to Maruti Suzuki's India manufacturing facility, an opportunity for a Japan Immersion, and co-branded certification from Maruti Suzuki & IIMCIP. There is no participation fee.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Post application, startups are shortlisted on relevance to the priority focus areas. Shortlisted startups appear for the Regional Idea Hunt; winners advance to the Grand Idea Hunt, followed by winner gratification and PoC opportunity exploration.
Application Process
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Apply online
Submit your application via the IIMCIP contest portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maruti Suzuki Nurture?
A pre-incubation program by Maruti Suzuki and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park to source and nurture very early-stage startups.
What stage should a startup be in to be eligible?
The startup should have a prototype or a minimum viable product (MVP).
If I have applied in the past, can I apply again?
Yes, you can apply again. Do highlight the growth since your last application.
What is the selection process?
After application, startups are shortlisted by relevance to the focus areas, then appear for the Regional Idea Hunt; winners move forward to the Grand Idea Hunt.
Can I apply if I am not from the given region?
Yes, provided you are offering your services in India.
Is there a participation fee?
No, there is no participation fee.
What is the program duration?
The program runs for 6 months.
Sources
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