Maruti Suzuki Incubation
A programme by Maruti Suzuki Innovation
A six-month incubation for technology-based mobility startups, run with NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore, free to join and taking no equity.
At a glance
| Best for | Technology-based mobility and manufacturing startups |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 months |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
| Run with | NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore |
About Maruti Suzuki Incubation
The Incubation Program is run by Maruti Suzuki in collaboration with NSRCEL, the incubator at IIM Bangalore. It is for mobility and tech-based startups, and it runs for six months, online and in person.
What you get
- Free to join. The programme is fully sponsored by NSRCEL and Maruti Suzuki.
- Prizes are among its benefits.
- Neither NSRCEL nor Maruti Suzuki takes equity from participating ventures.
Who can apply
- Technology-based startups whose solution can be applied to the automobile and manufacturing sectors.
- Its pages differ on stage. The incubation page places it at proof-of-concept to scale-up stage. The homepage and its FAQ point to earlier stages, from ideation to seed.
How to apply: The programme invites applications from startups building disruptive, high-risk innovations aligned with mobility and technology solutions. No intake window is stated.
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 AcceleratorThe flagship programme, with an in-person kickoff and a proof of concept funded by Maruti Suzuki for selected startups. Free, with no equity taken.
- 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.