Maruti Suzuki Announces Winners of 9th Cohort of its Accelerator Program

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“Through the Maruti Suzuki Accelerator program, we have been working with them to co-create future ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive operational efficiency in the automobile manufacturing and mobility space.” - Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited

June 2025 : Maruti Suzuki India Limited recently unveiled the winners of the 9th Cohort of its flagship Accelerator program, marking a significant step with the introduction of a new 'Global Startups' category. The cohort includes six Indian startups – Frinks AI, mistEO, Adagrad, Com Olho, ProSolvr, and Eligere – and three German startups – Caire AI, Syn2Core, and Talonic. All nine selected startups will now proceed to engage in a Proof of Concept (PoC) phase with Maruti Suzuki, collaborating closely with the company's teams to test and validate their innovative solutions in real-world automotive and mobility conditions.

This milestone cohort saw participation from 19 Indian and 7 German startups, who showcased their cutting-edge, AI-powered solutions during the grand finale. Their innovations span diverse and critical domains, including cybersecurity, road safety, quality control, EV charging infrastructure, and battery swapping. These solutions are poised to enhance operational efficiency and significantly improve the overall customer ownership experience, supporting Maruti Suzuki’s strategic ambition to scale up its business operations.

Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, emphasized the program's strategic importance: “Startups bring fresh thinking and new ideas. Through the Maruti Suzuki Accelerator program, we have been working with them to co-create future ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive operational efficiency in the automobile manufacturing and mobility space. The participation of global startups, this cohort onwards, marks a new milestone in this journey. It further supports our efforts to contribute meaningfully to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ initiatives of the Government.”

Maruti Suzuki’s Accelerator program, launched in January 2019, fosters open innovation within the automotive and mobility sectors. The inclusion of international startups for the first time underscores the company's commitment to leveraging global talent and technology, reinforcing India's growing prominence as a hub for innovation and manufacturing on the world stage.

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