MoU signing between Maruti Suzuki and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
Innovate solutions by collaborating with
startups and co-creating a newer tomorrow.
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ABOUT NURTURE PROGRAM
A Maruti Suzuki Innovation initiative in collaboration with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park aimed at idea stage startups exclusively from East, North-east and Central India. Areas of focus are mobility, technology, social entrepreneurship, community service, skill development, road safety, sustainability and other solutions complementing the mobility space
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Cash Grants
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Access to industry experts
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Mentoring and networking
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Co-branded certificate from Maruti Suzuki & IIMCIP
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Opportunity for Integration to other Maruti Suzuki Innovation Programs
COHORTS
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maruti suzuki nurture
Program Structure
- Launch of application
- Screening and evaluation of the applications
- Regional Idea Hunt
- Diagnostic study and mentoring sessions
- Grand Idea Hunt
- MSIL Factory visit
- Integration to MSI programs
- Onboarding as Business Partner
evaluation process
How it Works
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Application and shortlisting
01Startups are shortlisted.
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Evaluation
02A detailed evaluation for the startups is conducted to better understand their business structure and market position.
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The first pitch
03Shortlisted startups pitch their idea to MSIL and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park as per their registered region.
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Grand Idea Hunt and MSIL Factory Visit
04All the regional winners will pitch to MSIL and IIMCIP in the grand idea hunt. The winners will get an opportunity to visit MSIL manufacturing facility.
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Mentoring
05The startups are mentored by industry experts for the way forward.
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Integration to Maruti Suzuki Innovation programs
06The winners stand a chance to get integrated into Maruti Suzuki Innovation programs wherein they get a chance to win paid POC.
inviting application
WHO CAN APPLY?
Mobility and related solutions
Social Entrepreneurship
Community Service
Skill Development
Road safety
Sustainability tech
Merchandise
Manufacturing
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- The applicant must be citizen of India
- Startup should have minimum viable product
- Startup registered under Indian Jurisdiction
- Individuals having an idea
about us
MOBILITY STARTUPS FUELLED BY IIM CALCUTTA INNOVATION PARK
our
mentors
Devasis Gupta
Mentor- IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
Dr. Tapan Sahoo
Executive Officer, Digital Enterprise, Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Manish Gupta
CEO & Co-Founder, Rezo.ai
Panneerselvam (PS)
CEO, SHMC Global
Rajesh Uppal
Senior Executive Director (HR & IT), Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Rohan Chhatwal
Vice President, Innovation and Research Center, Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Subhrangshu Sanyal
CEO- IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
Maruti Suzuki Innovation provides a foundation that startups need to showcase
their solutions on a larger canvas and propel their growth.
our
partners
With an objective to build a strong innovation ecosystem, we have set up strategic collaborations with like-minded partners to offer host of benefits and support to participating startups.
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PICTURE GALLERY
frequently asked
questions
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What is Maruti Suzuki Nurture?
Maruti Suzuki nurture is a pre-incubation program to source and nurture very early stage startups.
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What stage a startup should be in to be eligible?
To be eligible to participate, the startup should have a minimum viable product.
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If I have applied in the past, then can I apply again?
You can apply again. However, do highlight the growth since the last application for better outcome.
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What is the selection process?
Post application, the startups will be shortlisted as per their relevance to the focus areas. These shortlisted startups will appear for the regional startup pitch and the winners of regional round will move forward for the grand finale.
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What is the field of startup?
The startups can cater to the areas of mobility-tech, sustainability, merchandising, road safety, skill development, community service, social welfare and areas complementing the above areas.
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Can I apply if I am not from the given region?
You can apply provided you are offering services in India.
7.
Is there any participation fee?
There is no participation fee.
8.
What is the program duration?
This program is a 9-month long program.
