Honda Innovations

Honda Innovations is the corporate venture capital arm of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., dedicated to fostering transformative collaborations across all areas of Honda's operations. Established in 2011 as Honda Silicon Valley Lab, it was rebranded in 2017 to Honda R&D Innovations, Inc., known as Honda Innovations. The organization operates globally, with its headquarters in Mountain View, California, and focuses on partnering with innovators ranging from startups to global brands and design communities to create cutting-edge products and services.

The primary focus areas of Honda Innovations include Connected Vehicle/Internet of Things (IoT) services, Human Machine Interface, Machine Intelligence/Robotics, Connected Services, Personal Mobility, Sharing Economy, and Industrial Innovation. Through its Honda Xcelerator program, Honda Innovations offers support to technology and business innovators through open innovation, partnering with startups across all funding stages as well as global brands.

Honda Innovations aims to drive the transformation of mobility by engaging with innovators worldwide, seeking to create new value and address social issues through unique technologies. By collaborating with a diverse range of innovators, Honda Innovations strives to develop products and services that enhance the lives of customers and contribute to a sustainable future of mobility.