Build the future of how India experiences a Honda.
Honda is inviting India's most ambitious startups to reimagine how people own, use and love a Honda. In partnership with T-Hub, the world's largest home for startups.

₹1.6 Cr
Prize Pool

Up to ₹40 Lakh
per startup

Co-build with
Honda

Business Mentorship &
Network from T-Hub

Pilot pathway
after PoC

₹1.6 Cr Prize Pool

Up to ₹40 Lakh per startup

Co-build with Honda

Business Mentorship & Network from T-Hub

Pilot pathway
after PoC

About the Program

This is an invitation to Indian founders to build the next phase of mobility in India. Honda has spent decade searning the trust of millions of customers across India, on two wheels, on four, and everywhere the road leads. That trust is the foundation; now Honda is scaling on it.

The Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0, run in partnership with T-Hub, is a structured co-development program where selected startups work shoulder to shoulder with Honda's digital, strategy, engineering, and customer-experience teams to build the technologies that will define the Honda ownership experience for the next decade.

Honda brings the scale, the customers, and the engineering pedigree. T-Hub brings the ecosystem: the startup network, the business mentorship, the investor and partnership connections, and the market access that turn a strong prototype into a real business. Together, they give founders a rare combination of a global partner and a launchpad.

The mandate is clear and ambitious - make owning a Honda more intelligent, more seamless, and more human at every touch point: from the first ride to every one after.
Selected startups receive up to ₹40 Lakh per startup in co-development grants, direct technical support, resources and mentorship from Honda, plus business mentorship, network, and investor access from T-Hub, and a real pathway to a pilot with Honda after the proof-of-concept phase.

This is your chance to build with one of the world's most trusted mobility companies, backed by India's largest innovation ecosystem, and see your work reach real customers, at real scale, fast.

Why this Program Matters

Honda is setting the pace for startups that don't wait for the future, but build it.
For Honda's customers, a vehicle has never been just a machine. It's a companion, a source of confidence, a part of daily life. And as mobility evolves from hardware into intelligent, software-defined experiences, Honda is choosing to lead that shift.
The ambition of this program is to work with the most inventive startups and the most advanced technologies in India to elevate three things Honda has always stood for:
Customer Saftey → from dependable engineering to intelligent, anticipatory protection.
Customer Loyalty → from great products to relationships that deepen with every interaction.
Customer Experience → from owning a vehicle to belonging to something seamless, personal, and delightful.
The goal is to reimagine what it feels like to own a Honda, and to stay years ahead of where the industry is going.
T-Hub's role is to find the founders who can build that future, and to give them the mentorship, connections, and market access to do it well. We're looking for the startups who want to build it with us.

Why Build with Honda

Honda serves millions of people across motorcycles, automobiles, aircraft, power products, and beyond. Few companies on earth can offer a startup this combination: global scale, deep engineering culture, and a genuine commitment to putting new technology in front of real customers.

Now Honda is deepening its engagement with India's innovation ecosystem, because India is where some of the world's most resourceful, real-world-tested technology is being built. Honda has spent decades earning the trust of millions of Indian customers, on two wheels, on four, and everywhere the road leads. That trust is the foundation; now Honda is scaling on it.

The Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0, run in partnership with T-Hub, is a structured co-development program where selected startups work shoulder to shoulder with Honda's digital, strategy, engineering, and customer-experience teams to build the technologies that will define the Honda ownership experience for the next decade.

Honda brings the scale, the customers, and the engineering pedigree. T-Hub, the world's largest home for startups, brings the ecosystem: the network, business mentorship, investor and partnership connections, and market access that turn a strong prototype into a real business. Together, they give founders a rare combination, a global partner and a launchpad.

The mandate is clear and ambitious: make owning a Honda more intelligent, more seamless, and more human at every touchpoint, from the first ride to every one after.

Through this program, your startup gets to:

Co-build with a global OEM, directly alongside Honda's own teams
Validate your technology in authentic, real-world customer environments
Work hand-in-hand with Honda's technical and business leaders
Tap T-Hub's network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners for growth beyond the program
Shape solutions that reach real customers, at real scale
Earn a pathway to pilot and long-term partnership with Honda after the PoC

What Startups Get

₹1.6 Crore Total Pize Pool
A co-development grant pool of ₹1.6 Cr across the cohort — with up to ₹40 Lakh per selected startup to fund the build.
Co-Build Directly With Honda
Hands-on collaboration with Honda's digital, engineering, strategy, and customer-experience teams. You're not building for Honda. You're building with Honda.
Pilot Opportunity After The PoC
The strongest solutions earn a structured pathway to pilot with Honda after the proof-of-concept phase a real route from prototype to production.
Technical Mentorship From Honda
Direct domain guidance from the teams who understand Honda's customers, systems, and standards better than anyone.
Business Support From T-Hub
Go-to-market strategy, solution scoping, execution planning, and PoC readiness - powered by the world's largest startup ecosystem.
Real Customer Validation
Start with one of India's largest customer bases. Prove your solution in Honda's real operating environment, against real Indian roads, riders, and drivers. What works here works at scale from day one.
The T-Hub Ecosystem
Access to T-Hub's mentors, network, investors, and resources — long after the program ends.

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Who Should Apply

Built something real? Let's build something bigger.
We're looking for startups with a working product ready to prove itself in the real world.
What we look for:
Clear relevance to one or more of the program's focus areas
A team that can build and deploy within the PoC timeline
Solutions that can scale, with feasible economics
Integration-readiness with real systems and environments
Genuine potential to improve the customer experience
Early customer traction is a plus, but ambition, capability, willingness to co-build, and the right technology matter most.
If you're building at the frontier of AI, digital experience, safety, or personalisation, this is for you.

Focus Area

Honda is looking for digital solutions that support two and four wheeler customers before, during, and after every journey. The goal is not a better vehicle alone, but a better ownership and mobility experience, start to finish.

Mobility Solutions for Women

Helping women travel with greater safety, confidence, and independence.
Areas to explore:
Safety while travelling alone: staying safe at night or in unfamiliar areas, SOS and emergency assistance, support when a vehicle breaks down, finding safe parking and EV charging, easing anxiety caused by aggressive drivers
After-sales and maintenance: making service and maintenance easier and more comfortable for women to use independently
Community and information: spaces where women can share safety information, experiences, and advice
Unmet needs: mobility problems women face today that still have no good solution

Everyday Mobility for Everyone

Solutions that improve mobility for all riders and drivers.
Areas to explore:
Weather and road conditions: safer travel when conditions change
Parking: finding and using parking faster and more easily
Running costs: better fuel efficiency and lower cost of ownership
Time on the move: entertainment, productivity, and well-being that make travel time more enjoyable or useful
Community: ways for riders and drivers to connect, exchange information, and share experiences
Two-wheelers and four-wheelers: digital services that improve the experience across both

Program Journey

20 Aug 2026
Call for applications : Applications open across India.
Screening & Selection: Joint evaluation by Honda and T-Hub. Shortlisted startups pitch directly to Honda.
20 Aug to  02 Oct 2026
Oct 2026
Cohort Announced: Selected startups onboarded and matched to focus areas.
Co-Development & PoC: Structured build phase co-developing with Honda, supported by mentorship and milestone reviews.
Oct 2026 to Jan 2027
Jan 2027
Demo Day: Showcase results to Honda leadership. Strongest solutions advance to a pilot pathway.
About Honda
Honda is a global mobility leader delivering motorcycles, automobiles, aircraft, and power products worldwide.



In India, Honda's two-wheeler footprint alone spans more than 40 million customers, one of the largest and diverse user bases anywhere in the world. Serving them well means building experiences that adapt to each of them rather than averaging across all of them. Alongside this, Honda's growing four-wheeler customer base brings its own set of expectations shaped by connected, digital-first living.

Across both, the commitment stays the same: safety, reliability and engineering excellence. As mobility becomes more intelligent and connected, Honda continues to invest in the digital experiences, safety systems and customer relationships that will define the next era of ownership.
About T-Hub
T-Hub, the world's largest home for startups, is a comprehensive innovation ecosystem enabler. It connects corporations, governments, academia, and investors with startups, offering mentorship, resources, access to funding, and paid pilot opportunities that turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact.
As the delivery partner for Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0, T-Hub brings its network, business mentorship, investment connections, corporate partnerships, and market access to help every selected startup build, prove, and scale, with Honda and well beyond it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0?

A startup co-innovation program by Honda in partnership with T-Hub, where selected startups work directly with Honda's teams to build and pilot next-generation digital customer experiences across safety, loyalty, and customer experience.

What do selected startups receive?

A share of a ₹1.6 Crore prize pool, up to ₹40 Lakh per startup as a co-development funds, plus direct technical mentorship from Honda, business mentorship and network, partnership, and investment access from T-Hub, real customer validation, and a pilot pathway with Honda after the PoC phase.

Is there a pilot opportunity after the program?

Yes. The strongest solutions earn a structured pathway to pilot with Honda after the proof-of-concept phase, a real route from prototype toward production.

Is there a cost to participate?

No. There is no program fee, and no equity is taken to participate.

Who can apply?

Startups with a working product ready for real-world validation. Early customer traction is preferred but not mandatory.

My solution fits more than one focus area. Can I apply?

Yes. You can indicate multiple relevant focus areas within a single application.

Who owns the IP?

Your startup retains ownership of its intellectual property. Specific terms for any co-developed work are agreed transparently before the build phase begins.

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Applications close: 2 Oct 2026

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