Maruti Suzuki Incubation Program, Cohort 3–Demo Day

Maruti Suzuki Innovation organized the Demo Day for the 3rd Cohort of the Maruti Suzuki incubation program, a one-of-a-kind program run in partnership with NSRCEL-Bangalore, recognized as a top Business incubators and incubators for startups, to engage with early-stage startups working on high-risk disruptive technologies.

Out of the 430 total applications received in the 3rd Cohort, 14 selected startups had worked with the MSIL business teams and incubators for startups network on unique use-cases to co-create solutions over a 3-month period as part of the incubation program. The startups demonstrated & presented their final solutions to Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director – Maruti Suzuki India and MSIL top management, showing the impact of strong Business incubators at this one-day event held at the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Gym, Digital Enterprise office in Gurugram.

The event marked the conclusion of the 3rd Cohort of the incubation program with 5 startups being announced as the winners of the cohort. The winners were awarded opportunities to do a MSIL funded PoC, along with Maruti Suzuki Cars, a global immersion trip, and other cash rewards—reflecting the success of incubators for startups and Business incubators.

Startup details:

FluxGen Sustainable Technologies:Fluxgen uses IoT and AI to help industrial facilities reduce water consumtion.

Volar Alta:Volar Alta's Drone based inspection solution finds use in creating 3D models and photogrammetric maps with advanced sensors and also offer workflow management.

inGO Electric:inGO Electric offers modular, accessible e-2 wheelers tailored for efficient short-distance (~5km) commutes, integrating innovative hardware & software solutions for micro-mobility.

Zodhya:Zodhya delivers energy optimization for commercial spaces using real-time IoT analysis and reporting, aiding in equipment maintenance and improving energy efficiency.

myUDAAN:MyUDAAN is a social impact startup that offers a MaaS platform to improve mobility for the disabled, elderly, bedridden, expecting mothers, and those with temporary disabilities.

LegoAI:Leveraging large language models and machine learning, LegoAI delivers an analytics solution that turns complex business questions into clear, actionable insights.

Innovate Labs:Innovate Labs offers a no-code AR app (Design Xperience Suite) for design and ergonomics, enabling virtual prototyping and XR tech deployment in manufacturing.

Defect Scanner:Defect Scanner provides an AI based solution for quality automation to identify characteristics, defects, and missing parts.

Divum.ai:Divum provides AI transformation services with secure GPT and data I/O platforms, powering enterprises through their AI and digital evolution.

Micloud Techzoid:Micloud Techzoid drives digital transformation in manufacturing with analytics, AI & ML, cloud, and IoT for enhanced operations.

Sandlogic:Sandlogic delivers an enterprise-ready Edge AI platform for deploying AI & DL models on low-cost edge devices, incorporating OCR, ICR, visual intelligence & NLP technologies.

Aiotel:Aiotel is developing a 3D digital twin (industrial metaverse) combining IoT, 3D, and AI to manage industrial use cases, aiming to cut costs, optimize efficiency, and improve safety.

ZippiAi:ZipplAI Inc. provides an NLP SaaS platform for AI-powered maintenance troubleshooting, quick solutions, knowledge sharing, and expertise gap bridging, reducing information search time and downtime.

AHODS:AHODS is a clean tech company focusing on 'climate action' with a patented hydrogen engine retrofit solution, aimed at reducing total cost of ownership & benefiting socio-economic health.

Technology/Solution areas:

• AI/Gen AI

• AR/VR

• Clean Technology

• Computer vision

• Digital Twin

• Drone Technology

• Electric Vehicles

• Mobility Convenience

Winners of Cohort 3:

• Volar Alta

• Sandlogic

• Divum.ai

• LegoAI

• Defect Scanner