Deadline Date: June 15, 2026
The BOSCH–BMU Innovation Challenge is a programme designed to identify and support innovators and researchers developing technology-driven solutions for sustainable mobility and road safety in India.
The focus areas, of the programme include sustainable mobility, road safety, connectivity, synthetic fuels, clean technologies, electrification, innovative brake systems, inclusive mobility solutions for persons with disabilities, senior citizens and women, environmental impact reduction, mobility accessibility, electric vehicle safety, rural charging solutions, lightweight sustainable materials, and technology-enabled innovations that improve mobility outcomes at scale. Shortlisted teams may receive prototype development grants of up to INR 10 lakhs, subject to BOSCH’s approval and milestone completion.
The programme seeks to foster innovation and digital advancements that contribute to safer, cleaner, and more inclusive mobility systems. It aims to support solutions that enhance transportation accessibility, reduce accidents and fatalities, and address environmental challenges associated with mobility.
Eligible applicants include early-stage startups, individual innovators, researchers, and teams working in the fields of sustainable mobility and road safety. Both product-based and service-based innovations are eligible, provided they are legal in India, technology-enabled, innovative, scalable, and capable of creating impact at the community and mass level.
The challenge focuses on several key problem statements. These include the development of a low-cost retrofittable road hazard intelligence system, automotive-grade lightweight materials using recycled metals and bio-based composites, mobility assistants for people with cognitive disabilities, autism, and elderly users, thermal safety intelligence systems for two-wheeler electric vehicles, off-grid EV charging solutions for rural areas, and affordable solutions to improve walking and cycling safety without requiring major infrastructure investments.
The programme also welcomes innovative solutions addressing other persistent challenges related to sustainable mobility, encouraging participants to contribute new ideas and research initiatives that advance the sector.
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