Maruti Suzuki Quest for Clean Air

Quest for Clean Air is run with the Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer at IIT Delhi and targets air pollution in Delhi NCR. It has two themes: solutions that clean unclean air, and solutions that make it easier to breathe in unclean air. The published structure is a call for applications and screening, an expert panel review and pitches, then a twelve-week capacity development phase with lab access and workshops, closing with an Innovation Day.

Its page carries no application link and no dates, so treat this as a programme to ask about rather than one you can apply to today.

What you get

• Access to IIT Delhi research facilities, environmental testing equipment, prototype workshops, 3D printing and electronics labs
• Mentoring from IIT Delhi faculty, Maruti Suzuki leaders and industry experts
• Investor connections and visibility at programme events
• Possible proof-of-concept opportunities with Maruti Suzuki
• Guidance on IP protection, patent filing and technology licensing — you keep full rights to your innovations

Who can apply

• Deep-tech startups working on clean-air technology
• At least six months of operating experience, with demonstrated traction or a proof of concept
• Helpful but not required: technology readiness level 6 to 9, DPIIT registration, an MVP, paying clients

How to apply: no route is published. Ask the platform's enquiry inbox, contact_innovation@maruti.co.in, whether an intake is open.