How to Apply for Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 — ₹40L Grant for Mobility Startups

Applications are screened jointly by Honda and T-Hub rather than by either organisation on its own. Reviewers weigh how closely a solution matches the stated focus areas, whether the team can realistically deliver inside the PoC window, how far the product can scale, whether the economics hold up, whether it can be integrated with existing systems, and the difference it could make to the customer experience.

Shortlisted startups then pitch directly to Honda's leadership and expert teams, and those stakeholders make the final call on which four startups join the cohort.

Key dates for this edition:

• 20 August 2026 — the application window opens on the official portal.
• 2 October 2026 — last date to submit an application.
• October 2026 — selected startups are onboarded and matched to a specific focus area.
• October 2026 to January 2027 — co-development and PoC phase, including mentorship and milestone reviews.
• January 2027 — Demo Day, where solutions are presented to Honda leadership.
• After Demo Day, the strongest solutions advance to a structured pilot pathway.