Quick Takeaways
- The initiative creates a structured national platform to identify and scale early-stage innovation aligned with India’s long-term development goals.
- Selected startups gain funding, mentorship, and deep industry access through a FICCI–Mercedes-Benz India collaboration.
On December 23, 2025, FICCI, in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz India, announced the launch of the FICCI Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge, a nationwide initiative designed to nurture early-stage innovators and startups.
FICCI Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Focus Areas
The FICCI Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge targets innovation across key domains aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, including:
Opportunities for Selected Innovators
Participants in the FICCI Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge will gain:
FICCI Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Focus Areas
The FICCI Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge targets innovation across key domains aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, including:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Sustainability and decarbonisation
- Electric mobility solutions
- Education-driven innovation
Opportunities for Selected Innovators
Participants in the FICCI Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge will gain:
- Structured mentorship and industry interactions
- Platforms to showcase ideas at FICCI forums
- Innovation funding support of up to INR 3 million for the top seven teams
- One-year access to industry networks and expert guidance
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