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RoadBounce

RoadBounce is a patent-approved smartphone-based software that helps estimate Road Roughness and Driving Comfort. The application helps road authorities measure road roughness and track/map potholes.

Focus sectors

  • Road Safety
  • AI for Mobility

Key Challenges and Learnings

Business Model Risks

The enterprise’s current reliance on government project revenues exposes it to uneven cash flows, with policy shifts and administrative processes contributing to delays in contract finalisation and revenue realisation.

Ranjeet Deshmukh
Ranjeet DeshmukhFounder

Impact Created

Achieved a 2.1x increase in roads digitally mapped, expanding coverage from 195 roads to over 404 roads in under five months.

Digitised road condition and quality data across more than 62,000 kilometers of roads in Maharashtra using their solutions.

RoadBounce addresses poor road maintenance by using AI-enabled mobile applications and cloud analytics to turn smartphones into sensors for monitoring road conditions and vehicle suspension health. The solution offers a faster, lower-cost alternative to traditional road assessment methods, enabling data-driven insights for road authorities, fleet operators, and individual users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I apply?

To apply, fill out the application form available on this site, detailing your motivation, solution, and team setup. Applications are open until 15th November 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews with the organizing team.

2. Who can apply?

Early-stage enterprises working in the focus areas and criteria mentioned above are encouraged to apply. Enterprises in the early commercialization stage will be considered for the incubation program, while those with commercialized products and consistent sales will be considered for the acceleration program.

3. How long is the program?

The program will support selected enterprises for 12 months.

4. Will you take equity in our company?

No, the program will not take any equity in the enterprises it supports. Funding will be provided solely on a grant basis.

5. Where will the program take place?

The program will be conducted virtually, with occasional visits and meet-ups primarily in Bangalore.

6. What happens after I submit my application?

Applications are reviewed by our programme experts. Shortlisted startups will be invited for further discussions and evaluation before the final cohort is selected. Applicants will be notified of their application status at each stage of the process.

7. My question is not answered here. What should I do?

Feel free to email us at climatetechincubation@villgro.org, and we’ll respond to your query within 72 hours.