Honda Xcelerator Ventures

Honda Xcelerator Ventures is the global Honda program for open innovation and corporate venturing. It supports Honda’s goal to realize carbon neutrality and zero fatalities involving Honda vehicles by 2050, with capabilities that include support for direct investment, strategic partnership, co-development, and prototyping.

“Decarbonizing mobility industries and achieving ambitious sustainability goals will require the massive adoption of breakthrough innovations. Those innovations can be achieved and scaled only by strong collaborations between startups, investors, and corporates.”

Nick Sugimoto, CEO from Honda Xcelerator Ventures

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