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

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 25 Jul 2025

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.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - 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.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (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.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which automobile company recently signed an MoU with DPIIT to support auto and mobility startup innovation in India?

Correct Answer: Maruti Suzuki

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Maruti Suzuki India Limited

  • CEO : Hisashi Takeuchi
  • Headquarters: New Delhi