MG DEVELOPER PROGRAM & GRANT SEASON 2

About the program

The MG Developer Program & Grant was developed to create an innovation platform of choice, for developers and innovators, that will encourage them to build new applications and experiences never imagined before in a car.

The program is brought together by MG Motor in partnership with technology leaders like Cognizant, Adobe, SAP and Unlimit. It is open to external developers (students, innovators, inventors, start-ups and other tech companies) as well as internal teams of intrapreneurs at MG Motor and partner companies.

The program seeks solutions by verticals to make the entire ecosystem better by developing new applications.

Categories

Emerging Technologies
- Blockchain Technology
- AI and Machine Learning
- Voice Activation and Recognition
Office Automation – Automation, process, ease of business
Social Impact – Recycling methods, clean energy solutions, paper/water/electricity/energy conservation, sustainability
Innovation in the times of COVID– 19 concepts - Social distancing, remote monitoring, employee health tracking
Auto tech and Mobility Solutions
- Autonomous vehicles – Concepts, AI tech, sensors and control, communication, tracking and monitoring
- Connected mobility and telematics - Developments in telematics, diagnostics, V2V and V2X, safety management, entertainment & productivity related applications and connectivity under low signal conditions
  Navigation Technologies - Technologies to improve maps, route planning, maps, sensors and vehicle tracking

Why participate in the Program

The program offers a unique opportunity for innovators and developers to work directly with MG Motor and its technology partners to bring solution to market quickly. The consortium behind the program shall provide

Specialized, high level mentoring, relevant to practical development of the solution
Learning and relevant content for solution and business development
Business plan and modelling
Provide testing/ lab facility where possible
Network with other participants within the program to drive synergy
Access to other startup and developer program of consortium members, opening a large opportunity
Recognition with PR opportunity for winning startups
Access to a grant. (Award of grant would be at the sole discretion of program jury, based on their evaluation, on a case to case basis.*Terms and conditions applicable.)

Methodology of the program

Submit application online
Shortlisted startups would be assigned a mentor to develop their ideas
Present the idea on Demo Day (Dates and venue to be announced) to Jury
Jury selects winners for grant and recognition
Shortlisted companies and winners may also get opportunity to test/ develop their solutions with one of the member companies. This would be decided and enabled by the assigned mentor

Important Dates

Program Announcement

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October 12
Last Date of Entry Submission

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November 14
Mentoring Phase

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November 15 – December 14

Jury and Governing Board

Gaurav Gupta

Jury Chair, MG Motor

Vyshak Venugopalan

Principal Solution Consultant, Adobe

Narendra Sai

Chief Digital and Data Officer, Lupin

Jayanta Deb

Chief Technical Officer, MG Motor

Manish Patel

Chief Information Officer, MG Motor

Alok Agrawal

Founding Partner, The Growth Labs

Upasana Sharma

Director, TiE Delhi – NCR

Prateek Mathur

Sr. Director Marketing – Innovation and Strategy, SAP

Rohan Verma

CEO, MapMyIndia

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MG DEVELOPER PROGRAM & GRANT SEASON 2

About the program

Categories

Categories

Why participate in the Program

Methodology of the program

Important Dates

Jury and Governing Board

Meet our mentors

CONSORTIUM PARTNERS