Deadline: 23 May 2025
Submissions are now open for the “Maruti Suzuki Day @ T-Hub” Initiative, welcoming startups with cutting-edge technologies and a vision to scale with industry.
Maruti Suzuki Day @ T-Hub is a specially curated full-day innovation experience, designed to spotlight India’s most promising startups and connect them directly with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) — which is credited with having ushered in the automobile revolution in the country.
Beyond the pitch arena, the day will feature Insightful panel discussions/fireside chats, and a vibrant Industry connect — offering startups unparalleled access to industry leaders, decision-makers, and fellow innovators.
This is not just an opportunity to showcase your solution — it’s a chance to validate, scale, and deploy your innovative solutions in India’s largest passenger car manufacturer.
Focus Areas
- Startups across a diverse spectrum of industries in mobility and beyond are encouraged to apply. Maruti Suzuki is seeking innovations in the following priority areas & beyond:
- Cybersecurity & Data Security
- Energy Efficiency & Battery Intelligence
- EV Tech, Charging Infrastructure & Grid Integration
- Carbon Capture, Circularity & Waste-to-Value
- Synthetic Fuels, Hydrogen Fuel Cells & Sustainable Biofuels
- AI & Machine Learning (Predictive, Generative, Causal)
- Fintech & Embedded Automotive Finance
- Smart Retail, Customer Experience & Personalization
- Urban Mobility, Rural Mobility & Shared Transit
- Vehicle Safety, Traffic Management & Road Infrastructure
- Sustainable Packaging, Supply Chain Visibility & Last-Mile Optimization
- Smart Cities and Infrastructure
- Blockchain & Data Monetization
Benefits
- Cash Rewards
- Winner: ₹5,00,000
- First Runner-up: ₹3,00,000
- Winners will be selected and announced on-the-spot during the event by Maruti Suzuki leaders.
- Mentorship & Strategic Guidance
- Interact with decision-makers from Maruti Suzuki and mentors from T-Hub who will provide real-world insights on product-market fit, business alignment, and GTM strategies tailored to scale.
- Onboarding to Maruti Suzuki Innovation Ecosystem
- Startups selected from this event will be given direct entry into the Pre-Finale Round of Maruti Suzuki’s flagship innovation programs. This increases your chance of co-development or pilot opportunities.
- Network & Collaborate
- Engage in insightful panel discussions/fireside chats, and a vibrant Industry connect with stakeholders from the innovation, startup, and automotive ecosystems. Build relationships that go beyond a single pitch.
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups must be:
- Based in Telangana, and/or associated with the T-Hub ecosystem.
- Solving a problem which is relevant to Maruti Suzuki.
- The solution offered by the startup is in product-ready stage or beyond.
For more information, visit T-Hub.
