Michelin, a pioneer in tyre technology and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have together launched the AI startup challenge, wherein selected AI startups in manufacturing, supply chain, operating software and infrastructure, will be mentored over a 12 week period with potential for long-term global contracts with Michelin. The challenge is hosted on startup India portal offering AI startups to demonstrate their capabilities. Top three startups will undertake paid pilot projects from Michelin with a funding upto Rs.5 lakh per project and a possibility of long-term global contracts and incubation support from Michelin leadership. This AI challenge is part of Michelin’s broader innovation program in India, aimed at fostering collaboration with local startups in areas like digitisation, commercialisation, mobility, advanced materials and sustainability.
