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Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0

Pays Indian startups up to 40 lakh rupees to co-build mobility and safety tech with Honda.

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The application itself asks for a fairly complete startup profile beyond the pitch: current technology readiness level, the product's form factor (mobile app, web app, API/SDK, embedded software, firmware, hardware, sensor, cloud platform, or model/algorithm), company stage, whether any IP or patents have been filed, revenue and funding history, and how many paying customers or pilots the startup

The challenge is for Indian founders building digital solutions that support two- and four-wheeler customers before, during and after every journey, across two focus areas: mobility solutions for women, and everyday mobility for all riders and drivers. It targets startups with a working product, not early concepts.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.¥16M

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