Maruti Suzuki Signs MoU with DPIIT to Propel Auto & Mobility Startup Innovation Across India.

MOUs and Agreement

On 23 July 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The partnership aims to bolster technology-driven innovation in the automobile manufacturing and mobility sectors, enabling DPIIT‑recognised startups to access Maruti Suzuki’s innovation ecosystem under the ‘Startup India’ initiative.


      - Maruti Suzuki will ensure selected startups can participate in its four flagship innovation platforms—Accelerator, Incubation, Mobility Challenge, and Nurture. These programs provide structured mentorship, industry insights, and access to real-world testing infrastructure for developing and validating market-ready technologies. This collaboration reflects a deeper alignment with the national objectives of both Make in India and Startup India.

      - Startups approved under the DPIIT framework will be linked to a broader innovation network—incubators, accelerators, investors, and potential corporate partners—to scale promising solutions globally. This will help bridge the traditional gap between early-stage ideation and commercialization within the automotive value chain.

     

Main Point :-   (i) With over 5,000 startups screened, around 150 engaged, and 28 onboarded in prior cohorts, Maruti Suzuki has demonstrated its commitment to nurturing innovation.

      (ii) This MoU with DPIIT is set to enhance India’s leadership in next-generation industrial and mobility innovation by providing startups strong scalability pathways and direct access to real manufacturing validation environments.


About Maruti Suzuki India Limited

CEO : Hisashi Takeuchi
Headquarters: New Delhi
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