BOSCH - BMU Innovation Challenge
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Quick Answer
An innovation competition by ACIC-BMU Foundation in partnership with Bosch India to find solutions for sustainable mobility with potential grant/prize support and incubation.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- ACIC-BMU Foundation
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 3 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ACIC-BMU Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The BOSCH – BMU Innovation Challenge is a corporate innovation competition run by ACIC-BMU Foundation (Atal Community Innovation Centre at BML Munjal University) in partnership with Bosch India. The objective of the program is to identify potential innovators and researchers, fostering innovative solutions and digital advancements aimed at promoting sustainable mobility, including enhancing mobility solutions for the mass, reducing environmental impact, ensuring road safety leading to reduction in accidents and fatalities, etc.
The program encompasses focus areas including, but not limited to:
- Connectivity
- Synthetic fuels and clean technologies
- Electrification
- Innovative brake systems
- Inclusive mobility solutions for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and women
- Other innovative ideas and research initiatives related to sustainable mobility
Applicants must select ONE of the following problem statements (separate application per problem statement):
- To develop a cost-effective, road hazard intelligence system which can help prevent accidents due to road anomalies.
- To develop an automotive-grade lightweight material using recycled metals and bio-based composites to reduce vehicular emissions.
- To develop a mobility assistant enabling safe, independent public mobility for: (a) People with cognitive disabilities and autism, (b) Elderly users.
- To develop an EV charging solution for rural & semi-urban regions.
- To develop a cost-effective scalable solution to improve walking and cycling safety and usability without large infrastructure investment.
- Others – Solution to any other persistent problem related to sustainable mobility.
Eligibility
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Organizers
ACIC-BMU Foundation is the Atal Community Innovation Centre at BML Munjal University, on the Delhi–Jaipur highway at Sidhrawali in Haryana. The university set it up with the support of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and it says its focus is on encouraging innovators inside…
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What You Get
This innovation challenge offers incubation support from ACIC-BMU Foundation, access to Bosch's mentorship network and technical expertise, and exposure to Bosch India's R&D ecosystem. Finalists and winners will also receive potential grant/prize support, along with networking opportunities with industry experts and investors, and a demo day/showcase opportunity.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Applications are initially screened and shortlisted by the Bosch-BMU evaluation committee based on the submitted online form, elevator pitch, pitch deck, and supporting documents. Shortlisted teams are then invited to pitch or demo their solutions. Final winners and finalists are selected after this presentation stage.
Application Process
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Select Problem & Apply
Select a problem statement and complete the online application form.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BOSCH – BMU Innovation Challenge?
It's a corporate innovation competition by ACIC-BMU Foundation and Bosch India to identify innovators and foster solutions in sustainable mobility, focusing on specific problem statements.
Who is eligible to apply for the challenge?
The challenge is open to students, working professionals, self-employed individuals, full-time innovators, and startups (incorporated or pre-incorporation) from both India and internationally. All educational qualifications, startup stages (Ideation to Scaling), and Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 1-9) are welcome.
Is there any funding involved, and is it equity-free?
Yes, selected innovators and startups will receive potential grant/prize support. The program is explicitly equity-free and non-repayable.
What kind of support do participants receive?
Participants gain access to Bosch's mentorship network and technical expertise, incubation support from ACIC-BMU Foundation, exposure to Bosch India's R&D ecosystem, and networking opportunities with industry experts and investors, culminating in a demo day.
Is there a deadline for applications?
No fixed deadline is visible; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
