Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) successfully concluded the 24-Hour Toyota Hackathon 2025 in Bangalore, marking the final chapter of its nationwide initiative to promote road safety innovation. Held at R V Institute of Technology & Management, JP Nagar, the event brought together 400+ students from nearly 100 schools (grades 9 to 11), fostering creative solutions to address critical road safety challenges.
The Bangalore edition follows successful hackathons in Delhi and Mumbai, reinforcing Toyota’s commitment to zero traffic fatalities and aligning with Road Safety Month (January 18 – February 17, 2025). The event was attended by Chief Guest Mr. S. Girish IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), alongside TKM senior leadership, including Mr. Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer, Senior Vice President & Head of State Affairs.
India records the world’s highest annual road crash fatalities, with over 150,000 deaths each year. Recognizing this urgent issue, TKM’s hackathon series across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore has generated 400+ innovative concepts during the 2024-25 academic year, encouraging students to develop impactful road safety solutions.
Participants engaged in discussions on critical themes aimed at enhancing road safety. Key focus areas included road safety awareness and education, school zone safety, traffic management, and IoT integration for safer roads. These themes underscored the event’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovative solutions to address pressing traffic and safety challenges.
The hackathon followed a structured five-phase journey, beginning with team selection and idea submission, followed by boot camp shortlisting. The competition then advanced to an intense 24-hour hackathon, leading to the final selection round, where 33 teams reached the final phase. Winning teams entered the incubation and mentorship stage, receiving continued guidance to refine and implement their solutions for real-world impact.
Chief Guest, S. Girish IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), praised the initiative, stating:
“The Toyota Hackathon showcases the power of young minds in tackling real-world challenges. Seeing students apply their creativity to road safety is truly inspiring. These initiatives not only develop future leaders but also instill a deep sense of social responsibility.”
Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer, Senior VP & Head of State Affairs, TKM, added:
“At Toyota, safety is a priority. Through the Toyota Hackathon, we empower students to innovate solutions for societal challenges like road safety. By providing mentorship and a platform for real-world problem-solving, we are shaping a new generation of changemakers committed to a safer future.”
The Toyota Hackathon, launched in 2018, complements the Toyota Safety Education Programme (TSEP), which has impacted over 800,000 students since 2007. As the grand finale of the 2025 hackathon series, the Bangalore event underscores Toyota’s leadership in sustainable mobility and road safety, paving the way for a safer, innovation-driven future.
