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Maruti Suzuki Mobility Challenge 2.0

Are you a matured startup working on cutting-edge technologies like Computer Vision or Video analytics?

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Problem Statement Overview

India’s leading automotive manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, in collaboration with T-Hub, is looking to partner with mature startups that are working on cutting-edge technology for their Mobility Challenge. This program provides select startups an opportunity to execute a paid Proof of Concept, get mentorship, become a business partner of Maruti Suzuki and also win cash rewards.

The use case is to develop an agentic AI solution that autonomously optimizes digital marketing costs for Maruti Suzuki’s digital assets. This AI agent should be compatible with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RT-CDP) to make real-time, data-driven decisions.  The agent’s main job is to analyze and act on marketing data to maximize the return on ad spend (ROAS) and increase overall efficiency. This involves dynamically reallocating budgets, adjusting bids, and refining audience targeting to eliminate wasted spending and improve campaign performance. The ultimate goal is to redefine how brands achieve optimal marketing efficiency and maximize their return on investment (ROI) through intelligent, self-directed action.

Focus Areas

Insights & Analysis

Adtech Automation

Generative Engine Optimization

Media Planning & Cost Optimization

Data
Enrichment

Insights & Analysis
 

Adtech Automation
 

Generative Engine Optimization

Media Planning & Cost Optimization

Data Enrichment
 

Insights & Analysis

Adtech Automation

Generative Engine Optimization

Media Planning & Cost Optimization

Data Enrichment

Benefits for the Startups

Paid POC opportunity

The winners of this program will explore the opportunity to conduct paid POC with Maruti Suzuki.

Cash Rewards

• Winner: ₹5,00,000
• First Runner-up: ₹3,00,000
• Second Runner-up: ₹2,00,000

Scale up

An opportunity to co-create with Maruti Suzuki, which provides one of the largest testbeds for startups to develop cutting-edge solutions, validate them at scale, and go to market quickly.

Industry Mentorship

Get an opportunity to receive impact mentoring from leading experts at T-Hub and industry leaders from Maruti Suzuki.

Partnership Opportunities

Partnering with Maruti Suzuki and T-Hub offers startups credibility and exposure within the industry, leveraging the reputation of India's largest auto manufacturer and one of the country's leading innovation hubs.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups get an opportunity to execute a paid Proof of Concept and develop innovative business solutions under any focus area.
An opportunity to work with Maruti Suzuki which offers the largest testbed for startups on cutting-edge solutions which can be applied at a large scale.
The finalists of this challenge will be awarded with a paid POC from Maruti Suzuki.
Get an intensive learning experience from Maruti Suzuki in a short period.
Get an opportunity to receive impact mentoring from leading experts at MSIL & T-Hub and scale your growth.
Startups get a chance to associate with India’s largest auto manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, and one of India’s leading innovation hubs & ecosystem enablers, T-Hub.
Startups get an opportunity to execute a paid Proof of Concept and develop innovative business solutions under any focus area.
An opportunity to work with Maruti Suzuki which offers the largest testbed for startups on cutting-edge solutions which can be applied at a large scale.
The finalists of this challenge will be awarded with a paid POC from Maruti Suzuki.
Get an intensive learning experience from Maruti Suzuki in a short period.
Get an opportunity to receive impact mentoring from leading experts at MSIL & T-Hub and scale your growth.
Startups get a chance to associate with India’s largest auto manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, and one of India’s leading innovation hubs & ecosystem enablers, T-Hub.

Open Collaboration Opportunities

Extravehicular
Space Mobility

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High Performance
Batteries

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Autonomy
for Small UAS

How would you collaborate with Collins to increase small UAS utility for search & rescue missions by expanding and integrating platform perception sensing capabilities?

Composites Recycling & Circular Economy

How would you collaborate with Collins to transform composite scrap into high quality products with minimal energy usage?

Focus Areas

Video Analytics

  • Customer and Staff Detection:
    Utilize computer vision to accurately detect and differentiate between customers and staff from CCTV footage.

  • Behavior Analysis:
    Analyze customer behaviours, movements, and interactions within the showroom using advanced image and video analysis techniques.

  • Facial Expression and Body Language:
    Employ computer vision to assess facial expressions and body language to gauge customer satisfaction and engagement levels.

AI & ML

  • Predictive Analytics:
    Apply machine learning algorithms to predict peak times, customer preferences, and potential sales opportunities based on historical data patterns.

  • Automated Reporting:
    Develop AI-driven tools for generating automatic reports on customer footfall, staff performance, and showroom activity, providing daily, weekly, or monthly insights.

Solution Deployment & Integration

  • Easy Deployment:

    Deployable AI software package on dealers’ systems for extracting insights from video recordings in showrooms, without requirement of data storage in Cloud and preferably without requirement of any additional hardware.

    Remote Installation:
    Provision of upgrading the software with additional features via remote installation.

Data Analytics

  • Data Aggregation:
    Aggregate data from various sources, including video feeds, CRM systems, and sales data, to provide a holistic view of dealership operations.

  • Insight Extraction:
    Use advanced analytics to extract meaningful insights that can inform strategic decisions, improve customer service, and enhance marketing strategies.

Tentative Timeline

Startups with successful POCs may get an opportunity to take the solution to market.

Sep – Oct 2025
Call for Applications
November 2025
Screening of Applications
November 2025
Pre-Finale Hackathon
December 2025
Grand Finale for Winner selection
January 2026
Kickstarting POC

Number of Applications expected

0

FAQ'S

Established startups that have reached a mature stage and are ready to deploy their solution(s).

Yes. All entities who have relevant solutions can apply.

Please apply if you have a solution ready to be deployed at scale.

There are no charges to participate in the program.

To support the startups financially and to ensure that there is no hindrance in promoting open innovation.

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Get in touch with us

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Plot No 1/C, Sy No 83/1, Raidurgam panmaktha Hyderabad Knowledge City, Serilingampally, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500081.

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