FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge
Overview
The FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge is a national initiative organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Mercedes-Benz India, supported by Startup India/DPIIT, that identifies and provides grant-based innovation support to early-stage startups in sectors such as manufacturing, sustainability, and electric mobility.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exobot Dynamics Private Limited | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge based?
FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
When was FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge founded?
FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge was founded in 2025.
How many portfolio companies does FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge have?
FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Exobot Dynamics Private Limited.
What was FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge's most recent investment shown here?
FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Exobot Dynamics Private Limited in 2026.
What sectors does FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge focus on?
FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge focus on?
Stage focus information for FICCI–Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge is not publicly available.