Opportunities in Indian Market

Autonebula, a leading Incubator/Accelerator focused on nurturing the Connected Transport Startup Ecosystem has launched an exclusive Soft Landing Program for International Automotive Technology focused startup companies wanting to expand in India. We provide companies an opportunity to test the Indian market for their product, solutions and work closely with Indian OEM / Integrators / Startups to develop new technologies.

We are actively seeking startups who specialize in Artificial Intelligence, LIDAR, RADAR, Vehicle Cyber Security, Auto Tech/ IT Solutions, Electric Mobility, Engine optimization, Ride Share, Transportation segment solutions and who wish to leverage on Indian OEMs for their product piloting, market test runs and setting up their distribution network in India.

We also give preferences to startups who are already invested by Angel Group, Investors and have been part of International Incubation and Accelerator programs or are part of global recognized incubators.

The program offers International startups a great opportunity for a soft landing in Indian Market

Our Offer

We offer the entrepreneur a platform to test-run commercially available
product for 6 weeks during their stay in India.
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OFFICE SPACE in Pune or Bengaluru Autonebula incubator
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MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT from our OEM / Automotive / Technology Experts and Advisors
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FULL SUPPORT in setting up Indian Operations which include Legal, Finance. Market research services and also refining of business models for market opportunities in India
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Access to Indian Market

  • Identification and relationship building with partners
  • Identification and connect with executive talent in India to help them build their team
  • In some cases Autonebula will be the local partner for the US and other International Countries entity i.e. be a JV partner for these companies

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Access to Technical/Software/Development Expertise/Talent

  • Provide them with a technical team for their project
  • Provide them talent to hire for their needs (ML/AI/Python/Java etc.)
  • Ask them to outsource the work to Autonebula and its partners

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Access to Startups/Talent

  • Autonebula can provide them with Startups who can provide them with innovative solutions/ideas/complimentary solutions for their products
  • These startups could also be candidates for acqui hires

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Setting up
Offshore Development Center
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Identifying right technical and
marketing resources for the startups
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Strategizing market
penetration within India
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Company formation and
other statutory compliances

Our Expectations

We would wish to represent your startup in India and you will need to ensure at least one of your senior leader or the head of International operations spend a minimum 2 week time in India for us to build the requisite traction to explore Indian Market.

We provide you with incubation space for conducting business meetings and exploring Indian Market as well as connect you with OEM / Solution Integrators and Subject Matter Experts.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Company should be in the Autotech/Mobility sector
  • Companies product should have a market opportunity in India
  • Company is externally or internally funded for growth

How does the selection process work?

Startups need to fill the ‘Soft Landing Application and we will analyze the product fit with reference to Indian Market and accordingly we will have a scheduled meeting to determine your company’s needs and readiness. Only those startups which meet the eligibility criteria would be considered for our Soft Landing Program.