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FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme
by FICCI
The **FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme** is a national-level innovation initiative anchored by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in partnership with Mercedes-Benz India, and supported by Startup India (DPIIT). The programme is designed to nurture early-stage and growth-stage startups building **future-ready, sustainable, and high-impact solutions** aligned with India's economic, social, and sustainability priorities. It
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About this scheme
The **FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme** is a national-level innovation initiative anchored by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in partnership with Mercedes-Benz India, and supported by Startup India (DPIIT).
The programme is designed to nurture early-stage and growth-stage startups building **future-ready, sustainable, and high-impact solutions** aligned with India's economic, social, and sustainability priorities. It aims to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem by enabling startups to transform real-world challenges into scalable business opportunities, contributing to the vision of **Viksit Bharat by 2047**.
Selected participants gain access to mentorship, incubation pathways, industry interactions, and national-level visibility through premier FICCI platforms such as the **FICCI Bharat R&D Summit**. The programme also enables opportunities for co-development, piloting, and long-term collaboration with Mercedes-Benz India.
Who can apply
- Startups must be DPIIT-registered and incubated at a Government of India recognised incubation centre
- Applicants must have a registered legal entity in India
- Startups should be at or above the functional prototype stage or have pilot-ready solutions
- Both early-stage and growth-stage startups are eligible
- Solutions must align with one or more focus sectors: Manufacturing, Sustainability, Education & Growth, Decarbonisation & Road Safety, Automotive / EVs
- Applicants should demonstrate technology development and integration capability.
Official application
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How much funding does FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme provide?
FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme provides up to Rs. 30 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme currently accepting applications?
Closed on Jan 15, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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