BOSCH–BMU Innovation Challenge Cohort 2
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Quick Answer
Sustainable mobility innovation challenge.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- ACIC-BMU Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 5 March 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 grant
The BOSCH–BMU Innovation Challenge Cohort 2 is a collaborative initiative by BOSCH and BML Munjal University designed to identify and empower innovators, researchers, problem-solvers, and aspiring entrepreneurs working on next-generation sustainable mobility solutions. The second cohort expands the opportunity for individuals and teams to transform impactful ideas into scalable and industry-relevant solutions.
The primary objective of the program is to foster innovative solutions and digital advancements that promote sustainable mobility. The initiative focuses on enhancing mobility solutions for the masses, reducing environmental impact, improving road safety, and contributing to the reduction of accidents and fatalities. The program encourages practical, technology-driven interventions that align with evolving mobility ecosystems and environmental priorities.
Key thematic areas include connectivity, synthetic fuels and clean technologies, electrification, innovative brake systems, and inclusive mobility solutions tailored for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and women. In addition, other innovative ideas and research initiatives related to sustainable mobility are also considered, allowing flexibility for breakthrough concepts beyond predefined categories.
Participants selected for the program receive structured innovation support and access to expert mentorship. The challenge provides industry-driven problem statements, enabling innovators to work on real-world use cases aligned with BOSCH’s technological priorities. Through guided mentorship and collaboration with leading industry experts, participants gain exposure to technical insights, validation pathways, and strategic direction necessary to refine and potentially scale their solutions.
The initiative is positioned as a platform for translating research and early-stage concepts into implementable mobility innovations. By bridging academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, the BOSCH–BMU Innovation Challenge aims to build a pipeline of sustainable mobility solutions that can contribute meaningfully to environmental sustainability, safety, and inclusive transportation systems in India and beyond.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
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…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected participants receive structured innovation support designed to move their sustainable mobility ideas toward scalable, industry-relevant solutions. This includes access to expert mentorship, collaboration with leading industry experts, and industry-driven problem statements aligned with BOSCH’s technological priorities. Participants also gain exposure to technical insights, validation pathways, and strategic direction to help refine and potentially scale their solutions.
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
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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
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Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
