Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 unveiled

Honda and Indian startup incubator T-Hub have unveiled Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0, a program aimed at supporting Indian startups. The call for applications is open to companies developing digital mobility and customer experience solutions across the country. Building on the success of the first edition, this new partnership extends the program into a year-long initiative with three additional challenges and a total funding pool of ₹4.8 crore.

Eligible startups will have the opportunity to receive up to ₹40 lakh to develop proof-of-concept projects alongside Honda teams. Successful prototypes may advance to pilots and potential integration with Honda's existing products or services. T-Hub stated that chosen startups will collaborate closely with Honda's engineering and business teams during a 12-week sprint to create real-world mobility and customer experience applications.