Hyundai Motor conclusion of “Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026”

Gurugram: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today successfully concluded the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, its flagship startup engagement program aimed at identifying and collaborating with India's most promising innovators to shape the future of mobility.

The initiative was supported by Hyundai Motor Group’s global open innovation platform ZER01NE. HMIL has shortlisted 16 promising startups from 980 applications received nationwide under the inaugural edition of the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to strengthen India's mobility innovation ecosystem.The shortlisted startups presented their solutions to the leadership teams of HMIL and Hyundai Motor India Engineering Private Limited (HMIE) during the Grand Pitch Day held on October 29, 2026, after progressing through multiple rounds of evaluation, mentoring and business reviews.

Commenting on the concluding event, Mr. Tarun Garg, MD & CEO - HMIL, said, “The Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026 reflects our belief that the future of mobility will be driven by collaboration between established industry leaders and innovative startups. The enthusiastic participation from startups demonstrates the tremendous entrepreneurial talent and technological capability that exists in India. Through this initiative, we have discovered innovative solutions and established meaningful relationships that can contribute to shaping smarter, safer, and more sustainable mobility experiences.

We remain committed to supporting the startup ecosystem and transforming promising ideas into impactful solutions for customers and society." Launched in April 2026, the Hyundai Innovation Challenge was conceived to identify and engage with high-potential startups developing technologies that can help shape the future of mobility. Supported by Hyundai Motor Group's global open innovation platform ZER01NE, the initiative provided startups an opportunity to showcase their capabilities, gain industry insights and explore opportunities to engage with HMIL and HMIE.