Maruti Suzuki Quest for Clean Air
Accelerating Clean Air Solutions Through Startup Innovation
Join Quest for Clean Air—a strategic partnership between Maruti Suzuki India Limited and FITT IIT Delhi, dedicated to combating air pollution in Delhi NCR through innovative clean air technologies.
If you are a Startup, be part of the solution. Build the future. Transform communities through clean air innovation.
Empowering Clean Air Innovation
Do you have an innovative solution that can revolutionize air quality and environmental sustainability?
Join forces with the Maruti Suzuki Quest for Clean Air, a strategic collaboration between Maruti Suzuki India Limited and FITT, IIT Delhi. This initiative is designed to support breakthrough startups developing clean air technologies. It offers a comprehensive platform for visionary entrepreneurs to bring their innovative solutions to combat air pollution and create meaningful environmental impact.
Together, we're committed to empowering startups with access to Maruti Suzuki's extensive innovation ecosystem, FITT's world-class research infrastructure, expert mentorship, and pilot deployment opportunities. This is your chance to fine-tune your solutions, making a tangible contribution to healthier communities and a sustainable future.
Program Benefits
Join the program to become part of a powerful ecosystem designed to help your startup thrive.
Resources & Network
Access Maruti Suzuki's extensive ecosystem to scale your startup's growth.
Expert Mentorship
Gain direct guidance from IIT Delhi faculty, senior leaders at Maruti Suzuki, and seasoned industry experts.
Investor Connections
Showcase your work and engage directly with investors and potential partners.
Market Access
Amplify your visibility and showcase your solution to a broad audience at key events, including a dedicated Final Showcase (Innovation Day).
Pilot Support
Potential opportunities for Proof-of-Concept with Maruti Suzuki.
Join the Maruti Suzuki Quest for Clean Air
Transform air quality through innovation and be part of India's most ambitious clean air initiative. Partner with Maruti Suzuki and IIT Delhi to develop breakthrough innovative solutions that combat air pollution and create lasting environmental impact.
From ideation to implementation, we provide comprehensive support including funding, mentorship, and market access to accelerate your clean technology startup.
Program Timeline
Your journey from innovation to implementation—a carefully crafted timeline designed to maximize startup success and clean air impact.
Release of Thematic Areas
Launch of Program and announcement of thematic focus areas
Application Deadline
Final day for startup applications and initial screening
Cohort Selection
Expert panel evaluation and final startup selection
Startup Onboarding
Orientation, mentor matching, and program kickoff
Bootcamps
Intensive training sessions and skill development workshops
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the MSIL Clean Air Innovation Program. Still have questions? We're here to help.
Air pollution is a global crisis, threatening public health, accelerating climate change, and degrading our environment. It demands immediate and decisive action. Maruti Suzuki's new initiative, the Maruti Suzuki Quest for Clean Air program, is a powerful and proactive step in confronting this challenge. This program is designed to be more than just an initiative; it's a quest for change. By actively identifying, supporting, and scaling startups with transformative solutions, we aim to build a future where clean air is not just a quest, but a reality.
The Quest for Clean Air is led by Maruti Suzuki in collaboration with IIT Delhi. This partnership aims to leverage academic research and industry expertise to drive innovative solutions for air quality improvement.
Startups working on clean air technologies with operational experience of at least 6 months, and teams with demonstrated traction or proof of concept can apply.
The application window opens for 4-5 weeks following which the selection process includes application screening, expert panel review, pitch presentations, and final selection. This is followed by a 12-week capacity development phase, including access to IIT Delhi laboratories, mentorship from industry experts, IIT Delhi faculty, and business leaders from Maruti Suzuki, technical workshops, business development sessions, and direct pathways to market implementation. Finally, the program closes with an Innovation Day.
Yes, startups retain full intellectual property rights while receiving comprehensive support. The program provides IP protection guidance, patent filing assistance, and technology licensing support without claiming ownership of your innovations.
Startups get access to state-of-the-art research facilities at IIT Delhi, environmental testing equipment, prototype development workshops, 3D printing facilities, electronics labs, and technical mentorship from IIT faculty and Maruti Suzuki experts.
Contact Us
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Visit Us
FITT, Research & Innovation Park IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas New Delhi – 110016
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
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