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Entrepreneur
a day ago
- Automotive
- Entrepreneur
Maruti Suzuki Announces Winners of 9th Accelerator Cohort
Out of 26 participating startups: 19 from India and 7 from Germany — the finalists showcased AI-driven innovations in fields like cybersecurity, EV infrastructure, road safety, and quality control. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the winners of the 9th Cohort of its flagship Accelerator program. This year's winners include six Indian startups — Frinks AI, mistEO, Adagrad, Com Olho, ProSolvr, and Eligere, along with three German startups — Caire AI, Syn2Core, and Talonic, under the newly introduced Global Startups category. This is the first cohort to feature global participation, marking a key milestone in the program's journey. All nine winning startups will now engage in a proof of concept (PoC) with Maruti Suzuki, where they will test and validate their technologies in real-world conditions in collaboration with the company's teams. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, "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. We welcome the winning startups to join us in our mission to offer 'Joy of Mobility' to as many people as possible," he added. Out of 26 participating startups: 19 from India and 7 from Germany — the finalists showcased AI-driven innovations in fields like cybersecurity, EV infrastructure, road safety, and quality control. These solutions aim to boost operational efficiency and enhance the customer experience, aligning with Maruti Suzuki's long-term business growth plans. Over the past six years, Maruti Suzuki claims to have screened over 5,000 startups, engaged with 150, and partnered with 25. The company runs multiple innovation initiatives, including the Maruti Suzuki Accelerator (launched in 2019), the Incubation Program (2020), the Mobility Challenge (2021), and the Nurture pre-incubation program (2023).
NDTV
a day ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maruti Suzuki Announces Winners Of Its Accelerator Program's 9th Edition
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announces the winners of the 9th Cohort of its flagship Accelerator program. The winners include six Indian startups: Frinks AI, mistEO, Adagrad, Com Olho, ProSolvr and Eligere and three German startups: Caire AI, Syn2Core and Talonic, under the newly introduced Global Startups category. All nine startups will now engage in a proof of concept (PoC) with Maruti Suzuki, working closely with the Company's teams to test and validate their solutions in real-world conditions. Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, "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. We welcome the winning startups to join us in our mission to offer 'Joy of Mobility' to as many people as possible." Also Read - Mahindra Thar Facelift Interiors Spied- Check Similarities With Thar Roxx This was the first cohort to include global participation, with 19 startups from India and 7 from Germany, presenting their solutions at the grand finale. The cohort witnessed startups showcasing innovative AI-powered solutions across diverse domains, such as cybersecurity, road safety, quality control, EV charging infrastructure, and and battery swapping. These solutions have the potential to enhance operational efficiency and improve overall customer ownership experience, supporting Maruti Suzuki's ambition to scale up its business operations. Maruti Suzuki's Innovation Programs: The Company has built multiple programs that provide the right direction and support to startups in developing innovative solutions to help solve business problems. In the journey of 6 years, over 5,000 startups have been screened, 150 startups were engaged and 25 of these startups have been onboarded as partners delivering value to our business. Maruti Suzuki Accelerator was launched in January 2019. Through this program, Maruti Suzuki fosters open innovation in the automobile manufacturing and mobility space, by collaborating with startups to co-create cutting-edge technological solutions. Later in August 2020, Maruti Suzuki Incubation Program was started with an aim to nurture technology enabled startups defining future of mobility. Further, Mobility Challenge was initiated in June 2021 to explore new-age technologies and help growth-stage startups to showcase their cutting-edge innovative solutions in the mobility space. Nurture was started in 2023 as a Pre-Incubation Program for early-stage startups.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Suzuki names winners of 9th Accelerator programme cohort
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the winners of the ninth cohort of its flagship Accelerator programme. The list includes six startups from India and three from Germany, marking the first cohort to feature international participation under the newly introduced Global Startups category. The selected Indian startups are Frinks AI , mistEO , Adagrad , Com Olho , ProSolvr , and Eligere . The three German startups named are Caire AI, Syn2Core, and Talonic. All nine startups will now enter a proof-of-concept (PoC) phase with Maruti Suzuki, during which they will work with internal teams to test their solutions in real-world environments. Focus on co-creation and government initiatives Hisashi Takeuchi , MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, 'Startups bring fresh thinking and new ideas. Through the Maruti Suzuki Accelerator programme , 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. We welcome the winning startups to join us in our mission to offer 'Joy of Mobility' to as many people as possible,' he added. A total of 26 startups—19 from India and 7 from Germany—presented their solutions during the grand finale of the cohort. The innovations showcased included AI-powered technologies across fields such as cybersecurity, road safety, quality control, EV charging infrastructure, and battery swapping. Broader innovation efforts Maruti Suzuki has launched several innovation programmes over the past six years, screening more than 5,000 startups. Of these, 150 have been engaged and 25 have been onboarded as partners. The Maruti Suzuki Accelerator programme began in January 2019 to promote open innovation in automobile manufacturing and mobility. This was followed by the Incubation Programme in August 2020 to support technology-enabled startups in the mobility space. The Mobility Challenge was launched in June 2021 to engage with growth-stage startups, and the Nurture pre-incubation initiative started in 2023 for early-stage ventures.
News18
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Maruti Suzuki Targets 35 Percent Vehicle Dispatch Via Railways By 2030, Know More
Last Updated: The Manesar plant's railway siding, now India's largest GatiShakti multi-modal cargo terminal, will handle 4.5 lakh vehicles per year once fully operational. Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd expects vehicle dispatches through railways to increase to 35 per cent by 2030-31, its Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said on Tuesday. The company, which inaugurated its second automobile in-plant railway siding at its Manesar facility, has increased vehicle dispatches through railways, from just around 5 per cent in FY 2014-15 to 24 per cent last year, he said while addressing the event here. The automobile in-plant railway siding at Manesar plant is India's largest GatiShakti multi-modal cargo terminal. 'Maruti Suzuki pioneered the use of railways for vehicle dispatches over a decade ago by becoming the first company to obtain the automobile-freight-train-operator license in India, and since then, we have dispatched over twenty-five lakh passenger vehicles using railways," Takeuchi said. In March 2024, the automaker became the first automobile company to establish an in-plant railway siding in its Gujarat manufacturing plant. 'We have systematically increased vehicle dispatches through railways, from just around 5 per cent in FY 2014-15 to 24 per cent last year," he said. Takeuchi said the company will take it further with the new facility at Manesar. 'Once it becomes fully operational, we will be able to dispatch 4.5 lakh vehicles annually, increasing the share of railway dispatches to 35 per cent by FY 2030-31," he added. This means a growth of almost 40 per cent from the current level, Takeuchi said, adding 'we will be able to avoid an estimated 1.75 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emission and save 60 million litres of fuel annually". The Manesar railway siding, registered under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, has been developed as part of the 126 Km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) running from Sonipat to Palwal in Haryana. The project has been executed by a joint venture firm Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Ltd (HORCL). Under the joint venture, MSIL has committed to invest Rs 325 crore in developing HORC. Additionally, MSIL has invested about Rs 127 crore towards internal yard development, taking its overall investment to Rs 452 crore. The railway siding at Manesar plant is spread over 46 acres inside the company's facility. It has a fully electrified corridor with four full-length tracks for rakes and one track for engine escape, totalling 8.2 kms of track length. Models manufactured at MSIL's Gurugram and Manesar facilities will be dispatched to 17 hubs from this railway siding serving 380 cities across India, the company said. Port locations of Mundra and Pipavav, used by the company for exports, will also be served, it added. MSIL has dispatched 25 lakh vehicles cumulatively through railways since 2014-15.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti bets on Indian Railways for transport: Vehicle dispatches through trains to rise to 35%; second automobile in-plant railway siding opened
Maruti Suzuki India aims to significantly increase vehicle deliveries via trains to 35% by FY 2030-31, as stated by MD-CEO Hisashi Takeuchi. This expansion is supported by the new in-plant railway siding at Manesar, the largest GatiShakti multi-modal cargo terminal in India. The initiative will reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption considerably. NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India MD-CEO Hisashi Takeuchi asserted on Tuesday that the car market leader would dispatch 35% more vehicles through trains by financial year (FY) 2030-31. "Once it becomes fully operational, we will be able to dispatch 4.5 lakh vehicles annually, increasing the share of railway dispatches to 35 per cent by FY 2030-31," news agency PTI quoted Takeuchi as saying. He was speaking at the inauguration of the automobile in-plant railway siding - its second such facility - at the Maruti Suzuki factory in Haryana's Manesar. The automobile in-plant railway siding at Manesar is the largest GatiShakti multi-modal cargo terminal in the country. Meanwhile, Takeuchi also recalled how Maruti Suzuki increased vehicle deliveries via trains, from just around 5 per cent in FY 2014-15 to 24 per cent last year. "We pioneered the use of railways for vehicle dispatches over a decade ago by becoming the first company to obtain the automobile-freight-train-operator license in India, and since then, we have delivered over twenty-five lakh passenger vehicles using railways," he said. In March 2024, the carmaker became the first automobile company to establish an in-plant railway siding - at its manufacturing plant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Takeuchi said the company will "take it further" with the new facility at Manesar. "This means a growth of almost 40 per cent from the current level. We will be able to avoid an estimated 1.75 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emission and save 60 million litres of fuel annually," he stated. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
