Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge
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Quick Answer
A 16-week innovation and prototyping program for safe, inclusive, and sustainable mobility solutions.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- ACIC VGU Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ACIC VGU Foundation. 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 Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge is a 16-week innovation and prototyping program aimed at fostering solutions for safe, inclusive, and sustainable mobility. The program seeks to identify and support startups, innovators, and researchers working on impactful and scalable mobility solutions that reduce environmental impact, enhance road safety, and improve accessibility.
Key focus areas include connectivity, synthetic fuels and clean technologies, electrification, innovative brake systems, lightweight materials, EV safety and charging, and inclusive mobility solutions for persons with disabilities, elderly users, and women. Selected participants receive structured support to validate problem-solution fit, build working prototypes, and develop commercialization and go-to-market strategies with guidance from industry experts.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
ACIC-VGU Foundation is the Atal Community Innovation Centre at Vivekananda Global University in Jagatpura, Jaipur. Its full name is Atal Community Innovation Centre - Vivekananda Global University Foundation, and it describes itself as a startup incubator supported by the Atal…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected participants receive grant funding of up to ₹10,00,000 along with structured support to validate problem-solution fit, build working prototypes, and develop commercialization and go-to-market strategies with guidance from industry experts.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 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
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 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 is the duration of the program?
The program is a 16-week innovation and prototyping program.
What are the focus areas?
Focus areas include connectivity, synthetic fuels and clean technologies, electrification, innovative brake systems, lightweight materials, EV safety and charging, and inclusive mobility solutions for persons with disabilities, elderly users, and women.
Do I need a registered startup to apply?
No. Startup registration is mandatory only before receiving financial support, not at the time of application.
Are prior startups or funding acceptable?
Yes, applicants with existing startups, prior work, or prior funding are eligible with disclosure.
Who can apply?
Early-stage startups, individual innovators, researchers, and teams working in sustainable mobility and road safety domains. Minimum applicant age is 18 years.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
