Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge
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
About this scheme
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.
Who can apply
- Early-stage startups, individual innovators, researchers, and teams working in sustainable mobility and road safety domains
- Minimum applicant age of 18 years
- Both product-based and service-based innovations are eligible
- Ideas must be legal in India, technology-enabled, innovative, scalable, and community-impact oriented
- Startup registration is mandatory before receiving financial support, but not at the time of application
- Applicants with existing startups, prior work, or prior funding are eligible with disclosure
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How much funding does Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge provide?
Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge provides up to Rs. 10 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge currently accepting applications?
Closed on Feb 15, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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