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Maruti Suzuki Picks Nine Startups, Including Three German Firms, for 9th Accelerator Cohort

The selected firms will test AI-driven mobility solutions with Maruti Suzuki teams in real-world trials.

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Overview

  • Nine startups—six Indian and three German—were announced winners of the 9th cohort on June 19, 2025.
  • German winners Caire AI, Syn2Core and Talonic join Indian firms Frinks AI, mistEO, Adagrad, Com Olho, ProSolvr and Eligere to develop new technologies with Maruti Suzuki.
  • This cohort marked the program’s first global edition, featuring 19 Indian and seven German startups presenting solutions at the grand finale.
  • Innovations presented span AI-driven cybersecurity, road safety, quality control, EV charging infrastructure and battery swapping technologies.
  • Since its launch in January 2019, the accelerator has evaluated over 5,000 startups and engaged with 150, aligning with the Indian Government’s Startup India and Make in India initiatives.