Submit Applications for Urban Mobility India Innovation Challenge

Through this platform, these start-ups will get the chance to pitch their innovation in front of an expert jury and scale up the selected innovations in Indian cities.

Thematic Areas

Following are the thematic areas under which the start-ups are being invited to submit their innovative solutions.

• Digitalization in Public Transport
  • Create innovative digital platforms and technologies to improve the efficiency, reliability, and user experience of public transport systems (e.g., buses, trains, metro) by incorporating real-time data, ticketing solutions, route optimization, and passenger information systems.
  • Develop scalable & efficient solutions to enhance the integration and accessibility of shared mobility options (e.g., ride-sharing, bike-sharing, e-scooters) to optimize urban transportation, reduce congestion, and improve last-mile connectivity.
• Mobility Data Analytics & Management
  • Develop data analytics tools and solutions that effectively gather, process, and analyze urban mobility data from various sources (e.g., GPS data, IoT sensors, traffic cameras) to provide valuable insights for urban planners, policymakers, and businesses in improving transportation infrastructure and services.
• Urban Freight & Logistics
  • Design solutions to optimize urban freight and logistics operations to minimize delivery times, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance sustainability through the use of smart routing, efficient vehicle allocation, and last-mile delivery innovations.
• Road Safety
  • Propose innovative approaches and technologies to enhance road safety and reduce accidents by leveraging data-driven insights, real-time monitoring, and behaviour analysis to identify high-risk areas, predict potential collisions, and promote safer driving practices.

Eligibility Criteria

The challenge is open to institutions, startups and early-stage ventures focusing on urban mobility solutions in India. Participants from outside the country can also participate provided they are able to justify applicability of their solution in Indian context.

Judging Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Innovation and uniqueness of the solution.
• Potential impact on urban mobility challenges in India.
• Feasibility and scalability of the proposed solution.
• Use of data analytics and technology in the solution.
• Alignment with the specific thematic areas.

For more information, visit Institute of Urban Transport.