Bharat Safety | AIC IIT Delhi-Honda Road Safety Program

Bharat Safety

Empowering Innovation for Road Safety & Mobility

This program is designed to support high-potential Road Safety & Mobility startups, innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs through strategic support that transforms promising ideas into meaningful and scalable solutions.

Funding Incubation Mentorship Industry Collaboration Commercialization

Key Support to Startups

Grant Support

Up to ₹10,00,000 equity-free grant per startup.

Free Incubation

Up to 2 years of incubation with access to AIC IIT Delhi.

Expert Mentorship

From industry experts, IIT professors, Honda professionals, and ecosystem leaders.

Honda Assistance

Access to HMSI, industry interactions, and product validation opportunities.

Govt & Investor Connect

Support for government schemes & VC funding networks.

Networking & GTM

Comprehensive outreach, networking & commercialization support.

Execution and Selection of Startups

PAN-INDIA OUTREACH

500+ APPLICATIONS

Pan-India outreach was conducted to identify innovative startups working on Road Safety and Mobility solutions, resulting in 500+ applications received from startups, innovators and entrepreneurs.

APPLICATION SCREENING

32 STARTUPS SHORTLISTED

Applications were evaluated and screened based on innovation, technological feasibility, scalability, business potential and relevance to road safety and mobility challenges, leading to the shortlisting of 32 startups.

PITCH ROUND

15 FINALISTS

The shortlisted startups participated in a Pitch Round during Sonipat Startup Summit 4.0 at AIC IIT Delhi, where they presented their solutions, technology, market potential and impact before an expert evaluation panel. 15 startups were selected for the next stage.

ONE-DAY BOOT CAMP & FINAL DEMO DAY

TOP 5 STARTUPS SELECTED

The 15 finalists participated in a one-day Boot Camp at AIC IIT Delhi, focused on industry insights, solution refinement and preparedness for the final evaluation. The following day, the startups presented their solutions at the Final Demo Day held at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), Manesar. Based on the final evaluation, 5 startups were selected for incubation and funding support.

EXECUTION & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT

TOP 5 STARTUPS IN ACTION

The selected startups are now working with AIC IIT Delhi & HONDA India Foundation on their respective solutions, progressing from selection to real-world execution, validation and industry engagement to address key Road Safety and Mobility challenges.