Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026
Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026
The Hyundai Innovation Challenge in India is a 6-month innovation initiative designed to partner with high-potential startups developing cutting-edge solutions across electrification, new mobility, connectivity, ADAS, AI-driven tools and next-generation vehicle technologies.
Through this program, startups gain the opportunity to collaborate closely with Hyundai’s ecosystem, leveraging its market access, advanced R&D capabilities, technical infrastructure and deep domain expertise. Together, the startups will co-develop real-world proof-of-concepts (PoCs) that accelerate commercialization and unlock new business opportunities in the future of mobility.
Why work with Hyundai?
Co-development
PoC (Proof of concept) development with Hyundai Motors India Limited
Testing & Validation
Testing & Validation opportunities with Hyundai Motors India Engineering
Future Investment Potential
Potential follow-on investment opportunities
Market Exposure
Potential opportunity to access Hyundai's customer base
Expert Guidance
Advisory support from Hyundai subject matter experts on industry best practices, solution positioning & growth
PoC grants
Grant for Proof of Concept development
ADAS Systems
ADAS Systems
Solutions based on Radar & Ultrasonics, Camera systems, LIDAR systems
ADAS Systems
ADAS Systems
Solutions based on Radar & Ultrasonics, Camera systems, LIDAR systems
ADAS Systems
ADAS Systems
Solutions based on Radar & Ultrasonics, Camera systems, LIDAR systems
ADAS Systems
ADAS Systems
Solutions based on Radar & Ultrasonics, Camera systems, LIDAR systems
ADAS Systems
ADAS Systems
Solutions based on Radar & Ultrasonics, Camera systems, LIDAR systems
ADAS Systems
ADAS Systems
Solutions based on Radar & Ultrasonics, Camera systems, LIDAR systems
Program Key Dates
Link is a global innovation consulting company with a legacy of over 25 years working with multinational corporations from sectors across oil & gas, energy, renewables, manufacturing, automotive and aerospace in enabling strong startup-corporate partnership for their R&D and business use cases.
Link partners with corporates, startups, government bodies, and academia to facilitate impactful collaboration and provides a spectrum of services to its partners and clients.
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) is country’s leading automobile manufacturer. In line with HMC’s global brand vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ we adopt sustainable and green manufacturing operations, offering mobility solutions with industry leading technology.
Hyundai Motor India Engineering Private Limited (HMIE) was established in November 2006 at Hyderabad, Telangana State, India by Hyundai Motor Group. HMIE is situated in the Hi-tech City region of Hyderabad, Telangana State which is often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley. Hyderabad is the Information Technology (IT) hub of India and is home for several leading international IT and ITES companies.
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