Maruti Suzuki Accelerator
A programme by Maruti Suzuki Innovation
The flagship programme, with an in-person kickoff and a proof of concept funded by Maruti Suzuki for selected startups. Free, with no equity taken.
At a glance
| Best for | Startups with technology for mobility and automotive use |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free, no equity |
About Maruti Suzuki Accelerator
The Maruti Suzuki Accelerator is the flagship programme of Maruti Suzuki Innovation. It opens with an in-person kickoff at the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Gym, and selected startups can receive a proof of concept funded by Maruti Suzuki.
What you get
- A proof of concept funded by Maruti Suzuki, for selected startups.
- An in-person kickoff at the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Gym for each new cohort.
- Its pages give two lengths: about four months in the accelerator's FAQ, and six months on the homepage.
Who can apply
- Startups with technology for mobility and automotive use.
- Its pages differ on stage. The homepage describes early-stage and pre-Series A startups with an MVP or a few customers. The accelerator's FAQ notes that applicants should be past the MVP stage, with a few customers already using the product.
How selection works: Proof-of-concept awards are made at the discretion of Maruti Suzuki's business units.
How to apply: Apply online through the form on the Maruti Suzuki Innovation website. Shortlisted candidates are contacted when applications open for the next cohort.
Where to apply
Other Maruti Suzuki Innovation programmes
- Maruti Suzuki NurturePre-incubation for very early-stage startups, run with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, with no participation fee.
- Maruti Suzuki IncubationA six-month incubation for technology-based mobility startups, run with NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore, free to join and taking no equity.
- Maruti Suzuki Innovation Mobility ChallengeA challenge run with T-Hub for mature startups with mobility solutions ready to deploy, with cash rewards for winners and a paid proof of concept with Maruti Suzuki.
- Maruti Suzuki Innovation FundA strategic investment fund that takes minority equity stakes in automotive and mobility startups that have completed a paid proof of concept with Maruti Suzuki.