In a world where mobility, sustainability, and advanced engineering are rapidly evolving, Yamaha Motor Solutions India recognizes the importance of collaborating with bold innovators who are shaping the future. Ignite – the Yamaha Motor Solutions India Corporate Accelerator Program – is a strategic initiative aimed at partnering with startups developing next-generation solutions across mobility, robotics, smart manufacturing, and beyond. By combining Yamaha’s engineering legacy with startup agility, the program fosters a dynamic ecosystem for breakthrough innovation.
This accelerator offers selected startups the opportunity to co-develop and pilot their technologies in real-world environments, backed by Yamaha’s global expertise, infrastructure, and brand credibility. Whether it’s testing a mobility solution on-ground, refining a robotics system in a manufacturing setup, or exploring new materials for sustainable engineering, startups gain the resources and mentorship needed to accelerate product development and market fit.
The focus of the program goes beyond short-term collaboration—it’s about building strategic partnerships that align with Yamaha’s long-term vision of transforming lives through technology and design. Startups benefit from direct access to Yamaha’s business units, technical advisors, and customer networks, as well as visibility to Yamaha’s global investor and partner ecosystem.
At its core, Ignite is a launchpad for ambitious startups ready to scale globally. We invite founders who share our passion for innovation, precision, and performance to collaborate and build the future—together.
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With the rise of smart cities, industrial automation, and last-mile connectivity, there is a growing need for Autonomous Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) that can operate safely and efficiently in controlled environments such as factories, business parks, gated communities, airports, and campuses. These vehicles must navigate autonomously, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability while integrating with existing infrastructure
Challenge Statement: Autonomous Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) Innovation
We are seeking startups and innovators to develop or enhance an Autonomous Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) capable of operating at speeds under 20 km/h, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable mobility in semi-structured or controlled environments such as logistics hubs, gated campuses, or commercial complexes.
Core Challenge Objectives
Who We’re Looking For
Startups and mobility solution providersworking on cutting-edge innovations in:
We want to hear from you if you are building solutions that align with these focus areas and are ready to scale through industry collaboration.
The agriculture industry faces significant challenges, including climate change, resource inefficiency, low productivity, and supply chain disruptions. Traditional farming methods struggle to meet the growing demand for sustainable and precision-driven agriculture.
Technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, and data analytics have the potential to transform agriculture by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automation. However, adoption remains limited due to high costs, lack of accessibility, and fragmented data ecosystems.
Challenge Statement: Transforming Agriculture Through Technology
We are seeking startups and innovators to develop innovative solutions that can bridge the technology adoption gap and deliver affordable, accessible, and impact-driven technologies to empower the next generation of farming.
Core Challenge Objectives
Seeking Innovative Agritech Solutions: We are looking for cutting-edge agritech innovations that tackle critical challenges across the agriculture value chain. If you’re building scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in farming, we want to hear from you.
Key focus areas include:
Who We’re Looking For
Startups and innovators building transformative solutions in:
If you are building solutions that align with these focus areas and are ready to scale through industry collaboration, we want to hear from you.
Challenge Statement: Transforming Financial Services Through Technology
We are seeking startups and innovators building transformative FinTech solutions that can streamline financial access, enhance digital lending and insurance processes, and bring intelligent, secure, and scalable financial technologies to the forefront. Our goal is to bridge technology gaps and drive financial inclusion and excellence through cutting-edge innovation.
Core Challenge Objectives
We are looking for forward-thinking FinTech solutions that address key challenges across the financial services value chain. If your startup is building intelligent, modular, and scalable tech that enhances customer experience, risk management, or financial operations — we want to hear from you.
Key focus areas include:
Startups working in adjacent or complementary domains that address the broader FinTech ecosystem are also encouraged to apply.
Who We’re Looking For
Startups and innovators developing next-gen solutions that push the boundaries of FinTech. We’re particularly interested in ventures working on:
If you are building a FinTech product that fits into any of these categories and are looking to scale with strong industry collaboration — we want to hear from you.
Collaborate with Yamaha’s teams to build, refine, and pilot your solution in real-world industrial and mobility environments.
Leverage Yamaha’s international presence to explore new customer segments and scale beyond borders.
Get hands-on guidance from Yamaha’s engineering, product, and business leaders to accelerate your growth.
Unlock potential integration into Yamaha’s supply chain, partnerships, or go-to-market pathways.
Strengthen your positioning by working with one of the world’s most respected brands in mobility and innovation.
Connect with Yamaha’s global network of VCs, corporate partners, and industry stakeholders.
Selected startups are announced for grant disbursement under Catalyst For Impact.
Present your solution to a panel of domain experts in a live virtual session.
All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury
All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups
Finalists to make in-person pitch to top VCs, investors for a funding opportunity and will be featured in Leap to Unicorn Finale aired on CNBC TV18
Shortlisted participants create a video pitch basis insights from the boot camp for further evaluation
Top 400 participants participate in extensive 15-day virtual knowledge sharing sessions on creating impactful pitch-decks
All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury
All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups
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