Honda Motor Company, Ltd. is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment.

Honda Innovations, Inc. is the company that powers the Honda Xcelerator program to engage innovators in an open and friendly environment. The program offers funding for rapid prototyping, a collaborative workspace, and pairing with Honda mentors. Honda Xcelerator is run by Honda Innovations, the open innovation arm of Honda.
Honda Xcelerator provides non-equity (NRE) funding for prototyping, collaboration workspace, and access to Honda mentors and test vehicles.