Bharat Safety: Design. Deploy. Deliver. by AIC IIT Delhi & Honda India Foundation
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Quick Answer
A 2-year incubation program by AIC IIT Delhi and Honda India Foundation that provides grant funding, mentorship, and free incubation to startups building tech solutions for road safety challenges.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IHFC, IIT Delhi
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Delhi
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IHFC, IIT Delhi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The AIC IIT Delhi-Honda Road Safety & Mobility Innovation Program (Bharat Safety) is a 2-year incubation initiative launched by AIC IIT Delhi Sonipat Innovation Foundation and Honda India.
It aims to nurture startups building breakthrough solutions in critical road safety challenges. The program follows a structured approach from nationwide outreach and startup selection to bootcamps, mentoring, and full incubation of top innovators.
The thematic areas include: Collision Prevention & Rider Assistance, Helmet Compliance & Smart Safety Gear, Rider Behaviour & Speed Management, and Visibility & Night-Time Safety. The program empowers technology-led social impact through AI, IoT, and sensor-driven technologies.
Selected startups receive free incubation at AIC IIT Delhi for up to 2 years, mentorship, technical support from HONDA, government and investor connect opportunities, and commercialization support.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics, known as IHFC, is the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi. It was set up in June 2020 by the Department of Science and Technology under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems, and it is a Section 8 not-for-profit…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Equity-free grant of up to ₹10,00,000 + free incubation space at AIC IIT Delhi for up to 2 years + mentorship from HONDA + access to government and investor networks + commercialization support.
How to apply
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- 1
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- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
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- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What thematic areas does the program focus on?
Collision Prevention & Rider Assistance, Helmet Compliance & Smart Safety Gear, Rider Behaviour & Speed Management, and Visibility & Night-Time Safety.
Who can apply for this program?
Deep-tech startups, student teams, developers, researchers, and early-stage startups addressing road safety challenges.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
