About this Challenge

Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) is STPI’s comprehensive incubation scheme which has a vision to drive the rise of India as a Software Product Nation so as to make India a global player in development, production and supply of Innovative, Efficient and Secure Software Products thus facilitating the growth across the entire spectrum of ICT sector as envisioned in the National Policy on Software Products (NPSP) – 2019.

NextGen Start-up Challenge Contest (CHUNAUTI – Challenge Hunt Under NGIS for Advanced Uninhibited Technology Intervention) is a series of online Challenges under NGIS.

STPI has been instrumental in strengthening the startup ecosystem through policies, initiatives, and creation of enabling networks. Currently, it’s vital to boost the presence of women entrepreneurs in the tech industry. Their involvement not only spurs innovation but also enhances economic prosperity and fosters gender equality.

In line with our dedication to cultivating a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem in India, STPI is introducing CHUNAUTI 7.0. This initiative aims to acknowledge and celebrate the impressive technical skills of women-led startups leading the charge in innovative technology solutions. These startups are tackling pressing challenges across sectors like Education, Healthcare & Wellness, Finance, SaaS, DeepTech, E-commerce, Agriculture, and Environment, etc. Through CHUNAUTI 7.0, STPI is looking to identify and support promising startups, especially those led by women, by providing access to networks, mentorship, learning opportunities, and essential resources. It aims to empower the startups to grow their ventures, achieve profitability, and make a global impact.

Who can apply:
The eligibility criteria for a start-up to apply in the challenge program shall be as follows:

• The challenge invites the proposals/applications from Indian Start-ups *who are working in domain related to software product development.
• Start-ups registered with DPIIT under start-up India program are encouraged to participate in this program.
• Individual Academicians, Researchers, Educators, Entrepreneurs, partnership firms, LLPs may also participate, however, if they are selected then they will have to register as private limited company in a stipulated time (preferably within 3 months).

*At least 51% shareholding with Indian citizen or person of Indian origin. The applicant’s entity should not be a subsidiary company of any foreign corporation.

Note:
(a) The Start-ups submitting the proposals/applications can be in any of the stages viz. Ideation Stage, Validation Stage, Early Traction Stage, Scaling Stage Start-up.
(b) To qualify as a “women-led start-up”, the start-up must either be headed by a women entrepreneur OR have a woman as founder or co-founder OR have women as majority stakeholder (at least 33 % of founders’ equity).

About this Challenge

MedTech, Center of Entrepreneurship in Medielectronics and Health Informatics “Open Challenge Program 5.0 (OCP 5.0)” is announced.
Its objective is to promote start-ups in the field of Medical Devices/Electronics.

Who can apply:
Start-ups should be incorporated as:

• Private Limited Company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013) or
• Registered partnership firm (registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932) or
• Limited Liability Partnership (Under Liability Partnership Act 2008)
• The date of registration/incorporation should not exceed 10 years.

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

EmTek, Bhubaneswar the CoE in Industry 4.0 catering to emerging technologies like AI,ML, Cybersecurity, IIOT etc is organizing a Pan India Call for Application 2024. The startups need to provide solutions in any stage for the industry using industry 4.0 and emerging technologies.

OBJECTIVES

1. To promote entrepreneurship and Innovation in Industry 4.0

2. To help domestic start-ups going global.

3. To create a high potential ecosystem for carrying out Industry 4.0 & Analytics, Cyber Security & AI implementations for industrial sector and Startups.

4. To establish & growth of technology-based innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs &start-ups in Industry 4.0 by providing necessary infrastructure, mentoring, marketing, funding and overall eco-system interconnecting all stakeholders.

5. To generate employment opportunities and increase economic & social growth of the region as well as the country.

6. To create industry ready manpower on Industry4.0 and emerging technologies.

IDEA/ PRODUCT/ SOLUTION FOCUS

1. Startups having innovative Product/Solution/Idea focused on Digital Transformation of Public Sector Undertakings.

2. Startups having Products/Solutions to enabling technology adoption by Public Sector Undertakings and other industries.

3. Startups having Products/Solutions for specific localized industry specific problem in the domain of Industry4.0.

4. Startups having Platform and Micro services development for Industry 4.0 implementation

5. Technology solution apart from mentioned above addressing a need of PSUs and other industries on

6. Industry4.0 using emerging technologies.

About this Challenge

 “FASAL” – A Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) for IoT in Agriculture by STPI 

• Objectives: Creation of a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, innovation, Entrepreneurship in the Automotive: ACES sector in India by providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing; to incubate start-up units to create innovative solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of automotive sector; to provide business and technological mentorship & guidance in the domain; to provide networking services linking up with funding sources and other stakeholders (alumni, academic institutions, other incubators etc.); to enable creation of IPs domestically;

• Location: Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Krishi Nagar, Akola-444 104. 
• Chief Mentor: Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director of Persistent Systems Ltd 
• Partners:   Partners include  

• Government: MeitY, STPI, STPINEXT 
• Academia: Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) Akola, College of  Engineering  &  Technology Akola 
• Knowledge: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi, Krishi Vigyan Kendra KVK) Akola 
• Technology: M/s. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., M/s. Amazing Aerial Solutions Pvt. Ltd., M/s. ioCare Pune 
• Industry: M/s. SatSure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore 
• Industry Association: Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Mumbai  
• Facilities & Services: The services available for the beneficiaries of FASAL shall include  

• Physical infrastructure including state-of-the-art Ready-to-Work Plug & Play space 
• Physical laboratories viz. Digital Farming Lab, Agri IoT Lab, Predictive Analytics Lab and Hydroponic Structure 
• Direct mentoring from stalwarts of business/tech domain
• Financial Support through seed funding 
• High Speed Internet Access 
• Access to VC funding 
• Technical Support 
• Marketing Support 
• IPR Related Support Services 
• Access to STPI CoE Labs PAN India 
• Facilitate collaboration with Government agencies and Agriculture domain industry 
• On-field demonstration of the solutions/products developed by startups with the help of farmers 
• End-to-end marketing plan to place your start-up on the global map 
• Legal, Accounting, IPR/Patenting Facilitation & other support Service 
• Cross border collaboration via international promotional agency partners 
• Sponsorship to National/International level events to showcase your products for global exposure 

• Target Beneficiaries: 25 start-ups are expected to be benefitted over a period of 3 Years. 

About this Challenge

“MOTION” – a CoE in Automotive: Autonomous Connected Electric Shared Mobility (ACES) by STPI

• Objectives:Creation of a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, innovation, Entrepreneurship in the Automotive: ACES sector in India by providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing; to incubate start-up units to create innovative solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of automotive sector; to provide business and technological mentorship & guidance in the domain; to provide networking services linking up with funding sources and other stakeholders (alumni, academic institutions, other incubators etc.); to enable creation of IPs domestically;

• Location: Ground Floor, Electronics Sadan -III, MIDC, Bhosari – 411026

• Chief Mentor: Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Executive Chairman and Founder of 5F World

• Partners:   Partners include

• Government: MeitY, STPI, Govt of Maharashtra, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd
• Academia: College of Engineering Pune (CoEP), SINE IIT Bombay, TiHAN IIT Hyderabad
• Industry: M/s. Tata Motors Ltd., M/s. Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions, M/s. Intel Technology   India Pvt. Ltd., M/s. Visteon Technical and Services Centre Pvt. Ltd and M/s. MathWorks India Pvt. Ltd
• Industry Association: Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)

• Facilities & Services: The services available for the beneficiaries of Motion shall include

• Physical infrastructure including 75-seater state-of-the-art incubation and physical laboratories viz. EV Lab, AV Lab, Connected & Shared Mobility Lab
• Mentoring
• Access to Financial Support
• Technical Support
• Marketing Support
• IPR/Patenting Facilitation
• Legal, Accounting & other support Services

• Target Beneficiaries: 50 start-ups are expected to be benefitted over a period of 5 Years.

About this Challenge

Assam AgTech Open Challenge Program

Assam AgTech Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform to implement technology solutions for Assam’s agriculture sector. A first of its kind initiative in the NE region for Agri-tech startups with a commercially viable solution to solve challenges faced by Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in Assam.

Assam AgTech OCP aims to bridge the gap between agriculture and technology sector and would support innovators and existing start-ups to develop solutions that address challenges for smallholder farmers and the Farmer Producer Companies serving them in the State of Assam.

Assam AgTech OCP is jointly implemented by OctaNE Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE), Software Technology Park of India (STPI), Guwahati and ARIAS society. The selected participants will get access to Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), mentorship from sector experts along with grant support and infrastructure facilities in STPI CoEs to help them not only in development of the tech solutions but also in scaling their solutions . Following two OctaNE CoEs of STPI would be opened for start-ups selected under Assam AgTech OCP:

i.IoT in Agriculture CoE – STPI Guwahati

ii.AgriTech CoE – STPI Gangtok

Assam AgTech OCP: Current challenges faced by FPCs

Smallholder farmers in Assam face a myriad of challenges across the value chain, owing to the size of their land and a lack of access to information and markets to enable them to get good returns on their produce. These include low productivity and yields, climate-change-related vulnerabilities, lack of access to quality inputs, credit, information, as well as weak market linkages.

Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) play a significant role in helping farmers get access to resources such as financing, inputs, farm technologies, and agricultural markets. However, FPCs face several issues across the agricultural supply chain which restricts their ability to adequately support farmers. These include:

     1. Digitization and maintaining records of their farmer members.

     2. Lack of quality inputs,

     3. Inadequate or inaccurate information about weather events, pests, and diseases.

     4. Low access to markets beyond their local mandis, national as well as international

     5. Difficulty in accessing information about buyer requirements and product certifications

     6. Inadequate access to financing

To align the Agritech OCP with the objectives of the Government of India to form 10,000 new Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), the program will prioritize solutions that directly benefit FPOs. Incentives and grants will be offered for technological solutions that enhance FPO operations, improve market access, or provide better financial management tools. FPOs demonstrating successful adoption of these solutions will be considered for mentorships to further strengthen their capabilities.

How will the Assam AgTech OCP work?

The initiative will familiarize Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) with Disruptive Agriculture Technologies (DATs), and a selected group of Agri Tech enterprises or solution providers with the potential to address some of the challenges faced by FPCs in their operations.

The objectives of this program are to identify the key technology needs of FPCs, identify technology solutions that can help address these needs, and facilitate the process of integrating these technology solutions with FPCs in Assam and also provide them grant and technical support, in collaboration with some experts in the sector.

Assam AgTech OCP – Key themes

To address different challenges faced by FPCs, the Assam AgTech Open Challenge Program will invite potential solutions in five key themes covering the operations of FPCs across the value chain –

THEME 1: Improving yield efficiency

Enabling the adoption of modern agricultural technologies , access to modern farming techniques, quality seeds, fertilizers, advisory services and promote the uptake of climate-smart technologies and efficient farming practices.

THEME 2:Market linkage – farm inputs

Digital market place and physical infrastructure to link farmers to inputs.

THEME 3: Precision agriculture and farm management

Use of geospatial/ weather data, IOT , sensors, robotics etc. to improve productivity; farm management solutions for resource and field management, etc.

THEME 4: Quality management and traceability

Post-Harvest produce handling, quality check and analysis, produce monitoring and traceability in storage and transportation.

THEME 5: Supply chain tech and output market linkage

Digital platform and physical infrastructure to handle post-harvest supply chain and connect farm output with the customers.

Selection of Start-ups under Assam AgTech OCP

To identify the technologies, a competitive process will be followed, wherein Startups/Industry will be invited to submit their applications for the Assam AgTech OCP Facility. An evaluation of eligible applicants will be conducted based on specified criteria by a committee comprising of members from STPI, ARIAS, mentors, Industry experts, domain experts etc. The applications will be invited under 5 key themes as mentioned above, which capture the key technology needs of FPCs in the state of Assam –

The committee so constituted and chaired by Director, STPI Guwahati will assess the technological readiness, scalability, and potential impact of proposed solutions. The committee will help in identifying promising startups and DAT solution providers aligning with the program’s goals.

About this Challenge

“IMAGE”, a Centre of Entrepreneurship for Gaming, Animation, VFX, Computer Vision, and AI Start-Ups, is a flagship initiative by STPI – Hyderabad, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India and Government of Telangana, in Collaboration with TVAGA (Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association), HYSEA, IIIT Hyderabad, TIE Hyderabad, Hyderabad Angels, and SucSEED Innovationn Fund. IMAGE CoE runs a six-month accelerator program for Gaming, Animation, VFX, and Computer Vision&AI Start-Ups and provides mentor support, seed funding, product growth exercises, the opportunity to raise their subsequent round of funding through our investment partners, and other valuable resources/support.

About this Challenge

MedTech, Center of Entrepreneurship in Medielectronics and Health Informatics “Open Challenge Program 5.0 (OCP 5.0)” is announced.
Its objective is to promote start-ups in the field of Medical Devices/Electronics.

Who can apply:
Start-ups should be incorporated as:

• Private Limited Company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013) or
• Registered partnership firm (registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932) or
• Limited Liability Partnership (Under Liability Partnership Act 2008)
• The date of registration/incorporation should not exceed 10 years.

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

EmTek, Bhubaneswar the CoE in Industry 4.0 catering to emerging technologies like AI,ML, Cybersecurity, IIOT etc is organizing a Pan India Call for Application 2024. The startups need to provide solutions in any stage for the industry using industry 4.0 and emerging technologies.

OBJECTIVES

1. To promote entrepreneurship and Innovation in Industry 4.0

2. To help domestic start-ups going global.

3. To create a high potential ecosystem for carrying out Industry 4.0 & Analytics, Cyber Security & AI implementations for industrial sector and Startups.

4. To establish & growth of technology-based innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs &start-ups in Industry 4.0 by providing necessary infrastructure, mentoring, marketing, funding and overall eco-system interconnecting all stakeholders.

5. To generate employment opportunities and increase economic & social growth of the region as well as the country.

6. To create industry ready manpower on Industry4.0 and emerging technologies.

IDEA/ PRODUCT/ SOLUTION FOCUS

1. Startups having innovative Product/Solution/Idea focused on Digital Transformation of Public Sector Undertakings.

2. Startups having Products/Solutions to enabling technology adoption by Public Sector Undertakings and other industries.

3. Startups having Products/Solutions for specific localized industry specific problem in the domain of Industry4.0.

4. Startups having Platform and Micro services development for Industry 4.0 implementation

5. Technology solution apart from mentioned above addressing a need of PSUs and other industries on

6. Industry4.0 using emerging technologies.

About this Challenge

 “FASAL” – A Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) for IoT in Agriculture by STPI 

• Objectives: Creation of a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, innovation, Entrepreneurship in the Automotive: ACES sector in India by providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing; to incubate start-up units to create innovative solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of automotive sector; to provide business and technological mentorship & guidance in the domain; to provide networking services linking up with funding sources and other stakeholders (alumni, academic institutions, other incubators etc.); to enable creation of IPs domestically;

• Location: Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Krishi Nagar, Akola-444 104. 
• Chief Mentor: Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director of Persistent Systems Ltd 
• Partners:   Partners include  

• Government: MeitY, STPI, STPINEXT 
• Academia: Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) Akola, College of  Engineering  &  Technology Akola 
• Knowledge: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi, Krishi Vigyan Kendra KVK) Akola 
• Technology: M/s. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd., M/s. Amazing Aerial Solutions Pvt. Ltd., M/s. ioCare Pune 
• Industry: M/s. SatSure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore 
• Industry Association: Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Mumbai  
• Facilities & Services: The services available for the beneficiaries of FASAL shall include  

• Physical infrastructure including state-of-the-art Ready-to-Work Plug & Play space 
• Physical laboratories viz. Digital Farming Lab, Agri IoT Lab, Predictive Analytics Lab and Hydroponic Structure 
• Direct mentoring from stalwarts of business/tech domain
• Financial Support through seed funding 
• High Speed Internet Access 
• Access to VC funding 
• Technical Support 
• Marketing Support 
• IPR Related Support Services 
• Access to STPI CoE Labs PAN India 
• Facilitate collaboration with Government agencies and Agriculture domain industry 
• On-field demonstration of the solutions/products developed by startups with the help of farmers 
• End-to-end marketing plan to place your start-up on the global map 
• Legal, Accounting, IPR/Patenting Facilitation & other support Service 
• Cross border collaboration via international promotional agency partners 
• Sponsorship to National/International level events to showcase your products for global exposure 

• Target Beneficiaries: 25 start-ups are expected to be benefitted over a period of 3 Years. 

About this Challenge

“MOTION” – a CoE in Automotive: Autonomous Connected Electric Shared Mobility (ACES) by STPI

• Objectives:Creation of a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, innovation, Entrepreneurship in the Automotive: ACES sector in India by providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing; to incubate start-up units to create innovative solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of automotive sector; to provide business and technological mentorship & guidance in the domain; to provide networking services linking up with funding sources and other stakeholders (alumni, academic institutions, other incubators etc.); to enable creation of IPs domestically;

• Location: Ground Floor, Electronics Sadan -III, MIDC, Bhosari – 411026

• Chief Mentor: Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Executive Chairman and Founder of 5F World

• Partners:   Partners include

• Government: MeitY, STPI, Govt of Maharashtra, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd
• Academia: College of Engineering Pune (CoEP), SINE IIT Bombay, TiHAN IIT Hyderabad
• Industry: M/s. Tata Motors Ltd., M/s. Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions, M/s. Intel Technology   India Pvt. Ltd., M/s. Visteon Technical and Services Centre Pvt. Ltd and M/s. MathWorks India Pvt. Ltd
• Industry Association: Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)

• Facilities & Services: The services available for the beneficiaries of Motion shall include

• Physical infrastructure including 75-seater state-of-the-art incubation and physical laboratories viz. EV Lab, AV Lab, Connected & Shared Mobility Lab
• Mentoring
• Access to Financial Support
• Technical Support
• Marketing Support
• IPR/Patenting Facilitation
• Legal, Accounting & other support Services

• Target Beneficiaries: 50 start-ups are expected to be benefitted over a period of 5 Years.

About this Challenge

Assam AgTech Open Challenge Program

Assam AgTech Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform to implement technology solutions for Assam’s agriculture sector. A first of its kind initiative in the NE region for Agri-tech startups with a commercially viable solution to solve challenges faced by Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in Assam.

Assam AgTech OCP aims to bridge the gap between agriculture and technology sector and would support innovators and existing start-ups to develop solutions that address challenges for smallholder farmers and the Farmer Producer Companies serving them in the State of Assam.

Assam AgTech OCP is jointly implemented by OctaNE Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE), Software Technology Park of India (STPI), Guwahati and ARIAS society. The selected participants will get access to Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), mentorship from sector experts along with grant support and infrastructure facilities in STPI CoEs to help them not only in development of the tech solutions but also in scaling their solutions . Following two OctaNE CoEs of STPI would be opened for start-ups selected under Assam AgTech OCP:

i.IoT in Agriculture CoE – STPI Guwahati

ii.AgriTech CoE – STPI Gangtok

Assam AgTech OCP: Current challenges faced by FPCs

Smallholder farmers in Assam face a myriad of challenges across the value chain, owing to the size of their land and a lack of access to information and markets to enable them to get good returns on their produce. These include low productivity and yields, climate-change-related vulnerabilities, lack of access to quality inputs, credit, information, as well as weak market linkages.

Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) play a significant role in helping farmers get access to resources such as financing, inputs, farm technologies, and agricultural markets. However, FPCs face several issues across the agricultural supply chain which restricts their ability to adequately support farmers. These include:

     1. Digitization and maintaining records of their farmer members.

     2. Lack of quality inputs,

     3. Inadequate or inaccurate information about weather events, pests, and diseases.

     4. Low access to markets beyond their local mandis, national as well as international

     5. Difficulty in accessing information about buyer requirements and product certifications

     6. Inadequate access to financing

To align the Agritech OCP with the objectives of the Government of India to form 10,000 new Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), the program will prioritize solutions that directly benefit FPOs. Incentives and grants will be offered for technological solutions that enhance FPO operations, improve market access, or provide better financial management tools. FPOs demonstrating successful adoption of these solutions will be considered for mentorships to further strengthen their capabilities.

How will the Assam AgTech OCP work?

The initiative will familiarize Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) with Disruptive Agriculture Technologies (DATs), and a selected group of Agri Tech enterprises or solution providers with the potential to address some of the challenges faced by FPCs in their operations.

The objectives of this program are to identify the key technology needs of FPCs, identify technology solutions that can help address these needs, and facilitate the process of integrating these technology solutions with FPCs in Assam and also provide them grant and technical support, in collaboration with some experts in the sector.

Assam AgTech OCP – Key themes

To address different challenges faced by FPCs, the Assam AgTech Open Challenge Program will invite potential solutions in five key themes covering the operations of FPCs across the value chain –

THEME 1: Improving yield efficiency

Enabling the adoption of modern agricultural technologies , access to modern farming techniques, quality seeds, fertilizers, advisory services and promote the uptake of climate-smart technologies and efficient farming practices.

THEME 2:Market linkage – farm inputs

Digital market place and physical infrastructure to link farmers to inputs.

THEME 3: Precision agriculture and farm management

Use of geospatial/ weather data, IOT , sensors, robotics etc. to improve productivity; farm management solutions for resource and field management, etc.

THEME 4: Quality management and traceability

Post-Harvest produce handling, quality check and analysis, produce monitoring and traceability in storage and transportation.

THEME 5: Supply chain tech and output market linkage

Digital platform and physical infrastructure to handle post-harvest supply chain and connect farm output with the customers.

Selection of Start-ups under Assam AgTech OCP

To identify the technologies, a competitive process will be followed, wherein Startups/Industry will be invited to submit their applications for the Assam AgTech OCP Facility. An evaluation of eligible applicants will be conducted based on specified criteria by a committee comprising of members from STPI, ARIAS, mentors, Industry experts, domain experts etc. The applications will be invited under 5 key themes as mentioned above, which capture the key technology needs of FPCs in the state of Assam –

The committee so constituted and chaired by Director, STPI Guwahati will assess the technological readiness, scalability, and potential impact of proposed solutions. The committee will help in identifying promising startups and DAT solution providers aligning with the program’s goals.

About this Challenge

“IMAGE”, a Centre of Entrepreneurship for Gaming, Animation, VFX, Computer Vision, and AI Start-Ups, is a flagship initiative by STPI – Hyderabad, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India and Government of Telangana, in Collaboration with TVAGA (Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association), HYSEA, IIIT Hyderabad, TIE Hyderabad, Hyderabad Angels, and SucSEED Innovationn Fund. IMAGE CoE runs a six-month accelerator program for Gaming, Animation, VFX, and Computer Vision&AI Start-Ups and provides mentor support, seed funding, product growth exercises, the opportunity to raise their subsequent round of funding through our investment partners, and other valuable resources/support.

About this Challenge

FinBlue – A FinTech Centre of Entrepreneurship & Vibrant Start-up Eco-System – is an initiative by STPI at Chennai to help provide resources such as mentoring, technology support and funding for FinTech start-ups. FinBlue offers an integrated program for start-ups to scale up through its incubation facility. The FinBlue Incubation program includes premium plug and play co-working space for tech start-ups and offers access to the FinTech ecosystem which comprises of user bankers, financial institutions, mentors, investors and a platform to support GoToMarket strategy through Industry Connect, Networking, Marketing, Investor Interface with Domestic and International collaborations.

About this Challenge

“IMAGE”, a Centre of Entrepreneurship for Gaming, Animation, VFX, Computer Vision, and AI Start-Ups, is a flagship initiative by STPI – Hyderabad, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India and Government of Telangana, in Collaboration with TVAGA (Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association), HYSEA, IIIT Hyderabad, TIE Hyderabad, Hyderabad Angels, and SucSEED Innovationn Fund. IMAGE CoE runs a six-month accelerator program for Gaming, Animation, VFX, and Computer Vision&AI Start-Ups and provides mentor support, seed funding, product growth exercises, the opportunity to raise their subsequent round of funding through our investment partners, and other valuable resources/support.

About this Challenge

STPI in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog have started Atal Incubation Centre in Bengaluru for innovative start-ups working in specific domains. AIC STPI Bengaluru is Centre of Entrepreneurship (Incubator) that work to support, promote and grow culture of innovation leading to start-ups & successful entrepreneurs. AIC STPI Bengaluru focus areas are Healthcare, ICT, IoT, Electronics & E-Commerce etc.

About this Challenge

FinBlue – A FinTech Centre of Entrepreneurship & Vibrant Start-up Eco-System – is an initiative by STPI at Chennai to help provide resources such as mentoring, technology support and funding for FinTech start-ups. FinBlue offers an integrated program for start-ups to scale up through its incubation facility. The FinBlue Incubation program includes premium plug and play co-working space for tech start-ups and offers access to the FinTech ecosystem which comprises of user bankers, financial institutions, mentors, investors and a platform to support GoToMarket strategy through Industry Connect, Networking, Marketing, Investor Interface with Domestic and International collaborations.

About this Challenge

Centre of Excellence on Efficiency Augmentation is setup by STPI in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, supported by HPEIPL at Jayanagar, Bengaluru. The CoE is the first of its kind in India which is an immersion of innovation, creativity and new business development for augmentation of the efficiency in all the business verticals, service sector & also in Government operations/projects leveraging emerging Industry 4.0 technologies.

The best-in-class infrastructural facility located at Jayanagar the heart of the Bengaluru City has the following:
• Innovation and Development Lab equipped with latest tools/equipment to support startups to build products / solutions in the identified domains.
• Incubation facility of 16,000 Sq ft (100+ Plug n Play incubation seats)
• Training Facility

Objective – To Support start-ups that would build products and solutions to increase the efficiency of the industrial production and operations, service sector and Government projects, leveraging the emerging technologies.

Center of Excellence (CoE) on Efficiency Augmentationlaunched on30th November 2023.

Address / Location :No. 4,1st Floor, 31st Cross, 11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru -560011.

About this Challenge

STPI in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog have started Atal Incubation Centre in Bengaluru for innovative start-ups working in specific domains. AIC STPI Bengaluru is Centre of Entrepreneurship (Incubator) that work to support, promote and grow culture of innovation leading to start-ups & successful entrepreneurs. AIC STPI Bengaluru focus areas are Healthcare, ICT, IoT, Electronics & E-Commerce etc.

About this Challenge

FinBlue – A FinTech Centre of Entrepreneurship & Vibrant Start-up Eco-System – is an initiative by STPI at Chennai to help provide resources such as mentoring, technology support and funding for FinTech start-ups. FinBlue offers an integrated program for start-ups to scale up through its incubation facility. The FinBlue Incubation program includes premium plug and play co-working space for tech start-ups and offers access to the FinTech ecosystem which comprises of user bankers, financial institutions, mentors, investors and a platform to support GoToMarket strategy through Industry Connect, Networking, Marketing, Investor Interface with Domestic and International collaborations.

About this Challenge

Centre of Excellence on Efficiency Augmentation is setup by STPI in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, supported by HPEIPL at Jayanagar, Bengaluru. The CoE is the first of its kind in India which is an immersion of innovation, creativity and new business development for augmentation of the efficiency in all the business verticals, service sector & also in Government operations/projects leveraging emerging Industry 4.0 technologies.

The best-in-class infrastructural facility located at Jayanagar the heart of the Bengaluru City has the following:
• Innovation and Development Lab equipped with latest tools/equipment to support startups to build products / solutions in the identified domains.
• Incubation facility of 16,000 Sq ft (100+ Plug n Play incubation seats)
• Training Facility

Objective – To Support start-ups that would build products and solutions to increase the efficiency of the industrial production and operations, service sector and Government projects, leveraging the emerging technologies.

Center of Excellence (CoE) on Efficiency Augmentationlaunched on30th November 2023.

Address / Location :No. 4,1st Floor, 31st Cross, 11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru -560011.

About this Challenge

Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform where a startup gets an opportunity to solve problems through innovative solutions. The objective of Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize & reward aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs. This platform facilitates aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators and their success through strategic networking, seed funding, mentoring, providing support for training, marketing, patenting, access to the CoE labs, tools, software and state-of-the-art incubation facility.

To create a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, Innovationand Entrepreneurship in the domain of Industry 4.0 i.e., Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Industrial Automation, Industrial Robotics, Industrial Drone, Industrial 3D Printing and other related technologies powered by AI were providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing through incubating start-ups in Industry 4.0.

STPI is looking to identify and support promising startup working towards digital transformation products/solutions enabling equitable & inclusive growth of PSUs with focus on Industry4.0. The selected startups would be given physical infrastructure, funding assistance, access to networks, connects, learning and resources that are needed to build a scalable, profitable and global business.

This contest aims to give Students, Researchers, and Startups an avenue to showcase their abilities in developing innovative electronic products, Circuits and Chip designs. The participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in designing electronic products, Semiconductor Chips etc. with the mentoring support from the stakeholders.

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

STPI, in collaboration with TiE Delhi-NCR and a prestigious group of Investors, is launching LEAP AHEAD (Launchpad for Tech Entrepreneurs towards Accelerated Growth and Pioneering AHEAD) – a pan India initiative to select tech startups for high-quality mentorship, securing investments & establishing global connections. This is a remarkable opportunity for startups to accelerate their growth.

LEAP AHEAD is designed for Tech Startups with Early Traction and in Growth stage. If you’re a passionate entrepreneur and innovator and aspiring to scale, this initiative is meant for you.

About this Challenge

Electropreneur Park-Bhubaneswar, an ESDM CoE of Software Technolgy Parks of India with support from Electronics & IT Department, Govt. of Odisha, Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), IESA, Synopsis and Industry Partners, is organising the contest “Odisha Semiconductor Design Challenge”.

This contest aims to give Students, Researchers, and Startups an avenue to showcase their abilities in developing innovative electronic products, Circuits and Chip designs. The participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in designing electronic products, Semiconductor Chips etc. with the mentoring support from the stakeholders.

About this Challenge

Apiary – Centre of Entrepreneurship in Blockchain Technology is a Blockchain focused Technology & Business Incubator (TBI) located at STPI, Gurugram. Apiary CoE has a mandate to onboard 100 start-ups over 5 years. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY).

About this Challenge

Centre of Excellence on Efficiency Augmentation is setup by STPI in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, supported by HPEIPL at Jayanagar, Bengaluru. The CoE is the first of its kind in India which is an immersion of innovation, creativity and new business development for augmentation of the efficiency in all the business verticals, service sector & also in Government operations/projects leveraging emerging Industry 4.0 technologies.

The best-in-class infrastructural facility located at Jayanagar the heart of the Bengaluru City has the following:
• Innovation and Development Lab equipped with latest tools/equipment to support startups to build products / solutions in the identified domains.
• Incubation facility of 16,000 Sq ft (100+ Plug n Play incubation seats)
• Training Facility

Objective – To Support start-ups that would build products and solutions to increase the efficiency of the industrial production and operations, service sector and Government projects, leveraging the emerging technologies.

Center of Excellence (CoE) on Efficiency Augmentationlaunched on30th November 2023.

Address / Location :No. 4,1st Floor, 31st Cross, 11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru -560011.

About this Challenge

Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform where a startup gets an opportunity to solve problems through innovative solutions. The objective of Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize & reward aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs. This platform facilitates aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators and their success through strategic networking, seed funding, mentoring, providing support for training, marketing, patenting, access to the CoE labs, tools, software and state-of-the-art incubation facility.

To create a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, Innovationand Entrepreneurship in the domain of Industry 4.0 i.e., Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Industrial Automation, Industrial Robotics, Industrial Drone, Industrial 3D Printing and other related technologies powered by AI were providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing through incubating start-ups in Industry 4.0.

STPI is looking to identify and support promising startup working towards digital transformation products/solutions enabling equitable & inclusive growth of PSUs with focus on Industry4.0. The selected startups would be given physical infrastructure, funding assistance, access to networks, connects, learning and resources that are needed to build a scalable, profitable and global business.

This contest aims to give Students, Researchers, and Startups an avenue to showcase their abilities in developing innovative electronic products, Circuits and Chip designs. The participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in designing electronic products, Semiconductor Chips etc. with the mentoring support from the stakeholders.

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

STPI, in collaboration with TiE Delhi-NCR and a prestigious group of Investors, is launching LEAP AHEAD (Launchpad for Tech Entrepreneurs towards Accelerated Growth and Pioneering AHEAD) – a pan India initiative to select tech startups for high-quality mentorship, securing investments & establishing global connections. This is a remarkable opportunity for startups to accelerate their growth.

LEAP AHEAD is designed for Tech Startups with Early Traction and in Growth stage. If you’re a passionate entrepreneur and innovator and aspiring to scale, this initiative is meant for you.

About this Challenge

Electropreneur Park-Bhubaneswar, an ESDM CoE of Software Technolgy Parks of India with support from Electronics & IT Department, Govt. of Odisha, Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), IESA, Synopsis and Industry Partners, is organising the contest “Odisha Semiconductor Design Challenge”.

This contest aims to give Students, Researchers, and Startups an avenue to showcase their abilities in developing innovative electronic products, Circuits and Chip designs. The participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in designing electronic products, Semiconductor Chips etc. with the mentoring support from the stakeholders.

About this Challenge

Apiary – Centre of Entrepreneurship in Blockchain Technology is a Blockchain focused Technology & Business Incubator (TBI) located at STPI, Gurugram. Apiary CoE has a mandate to onboard 100 start-ups over 5 years. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY).

About this Challenge

Apiary – Centre of Entrepreneurship in Blockchain Technology is a Blockchain focused Technology & Business Incubator (TBI) located at STPI, Gurugram. Apiary CoE has a mandate to onboard 100 start-ups over 5 years. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY).

About this Challenge

Objectives: To identify & support potential cutting-edge IT entrepreneurs, especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Animated Visual Graphics& IoT and significantly contribute towards product development, job creation and enhance the economic health of the region.

Location: STPI Incubation Centre, Plot No. C-184, Industrial Area, Phase VIIIA, Sector 75, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160071.

Director: Sh. Ajay P Shrivastava
Chief Mentor: Sh. I.S. Paul, Chairman TiE Chandigarh and MD of M/s Drish Infotech Ltd.

About this Challenge

Apiary – Centre of Entrepreneurship in Blockchain Technology is a Blockchain focused Technology & Business Incubator (TBI) located at STPI, Gurugram. Apiary CoE has a mandate to onboard 100 start-ups over 5 years. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY).

About this Challenge

Objectives: To identify & support potential cutting-edge IT entrepreneurs, especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Animated Visual Graphics& IoT and significantly contribute towards product development, job creation and enhance the economic health of the region.

Location: STPI Incubation Centre, Plot No. C-184, Industrial Area, Phase VIIIA, Sector 75, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160071.

Director: Sh. Ajay P Shrivastava
Chief Mentor: Sh. I.S. Paul, Chairman TiE Chandigarh and MD of M/s Drish Infotech Ltd.

About this Challenge

OctaNE, a cluster of eight CoEs in the Northeast is inviting applications from the Startups/ Entrepreneurs for Open challenge Program in domain in IoT in Agriculture, Animation, Emerging Tech-AR/VR,IT Applications in Graphic Design, Gaming & Entertainment, Data Analytics & AI, IT Applications in Healthcare &Agritech and GIS Applications (incl. Drone Technology).
Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform where a Start-up gets an opportunity to get selected for CoEs to solve problems through innovative solutions. The objective of Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize & reward aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs. This platform facilitates aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators and their success through strategic networking, seed funding, mentoring, providing support for training, marketing, patenting, access to the CoE labs, tools, software and state-of-the-art incubation facility.

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

Apiary – Centre of Entrepreneurship in Blockchain Technology is a Blockchain focused Technology & Business Incubator (TBI) located at STPI, Gurugram. Apiary CoE has a mandate to onboard 100 start-ups over 5 years. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY).

About this Challenge

Objectives: To identify & support potential cutting-edge IT entrepreneurs, especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Animated Visual Graphics& IoT and significantly contribute towards product development, job creation and enhance the economic health of the region.

Location: STPI Incubation Centre, Plot No. C-184, Industrial Area, Phase VIIIA, Sector 75, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160071.

Director: Sh. Ajay P Shrivastava
Chief Mentor: Sh. I.S. Paul, Chairman TiE Chandigarh and MD of M/s Drish Infotech Ltd.

About this Challenge

OctaNE, a cluster of eight CoEs in the Northeast is inviting applications from the Startups/ Entrepreneurs for Open challenge Program in domain in IoT in Agriculture, Animation, Emerging Tech-AR/VR,IT Applications in Graphic Design, Gaming & Entertainment, Data Analytics & AI, IT Applications in Healthcare &Agritech and GIS Applications (incl. Drone Technology).
Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform where a Start-up gets an opportunity to get selected for CoEs to solve problems through innovative solutions. The objective of Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize & reward aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs. This platform facilitates aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators and their success through strategic networking, seed funding, mentoring, providing support for training, marketing, patenting, access to the CoE labs, tools, software and state-of-the-art incubation facility.

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

Apiary – Centre of Entrepreneurship in Blockchain Technology is a Blockchain focused Technology & Business Incubator (TBI) located at STPI, Gurugram. Apiary CoE has a mandate to onboard 100 start-ups over 5 years. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY).

About this Challenge

STPI in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog have started Atal Incubation Centre in Bengaluru for innovative start-ups working in specific domains. AIC STPI Bengaluru is Centre of Entrepreneurship (Incubator) that work to support, promote and grow culture of innovation leading to start-ups & successful entrepreneurs. AIC STPI Bengaluru focus areas are Healthcare, ICT, IoT, Electronics & E-Commerce etc.

OCP4.0 i.e Open Challenge Program nothing but Incubation Cohort to shortlist quality Ideas/Startups in the following domain/focus areas.

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About this Challenge

“IMAGE”, a Centre of Excellence for Gaming, Animation, VFX, Computer Vision, and AI Start-Ups, is a flagship initiative by STPI – Hyderabad, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India and Government of Telangana, in Collaboration with TVAGA (Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association), HYSEA, IIIT Hyderabad, TIE Hyderabad, Hyderabad Angels, and SucSEEDInnovationn Fund.

IMAGE CoE runs a six-month accelerator program for Gaming, Animation, VFX, and Computer Vision&AI Start-Ups and provides mentor support, seed funding, product growth exercises, the opportunity to raise their subsequent round of funding through our investment partners, and other valuable resources/support.

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About this Challenge

Creation of a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, innovation, Entrepreneurship in the Automotive: ACES sector in India by providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing,
testing & marketing; to incubate start-up units to create innovative solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of automotive sector; to provide business and technological mentorship & guidance in the domain; to provide networking services linking up with funding sources and other stakeholders (alumni, academic institutions, other incubators etc.); to enable creation of IPs domestically;

About this Challenge

Apiary – Centre of Entrepreneurship in Blockchain Technology is a Blockchain focused Technology & Business Incubator (TBI) located at STPI, Gurugram. Apiary CoE has a mandate to onboard 100 start-ups over 5 years. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY).

About this Challenge

STPI in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog have started Atal Incubation Centre in Bengaluru for innovative start-ups working in specific domains. AIC STPI Bengaluru is Centre of Entrepreneurship (Incubator) that work to support, promote and grow culture of innovation leading to start-ups & successful entrepreneurs. AIC STPI Bengaluru focus areas are Healthcare, ICT, IoT, Electronics & E-Commerce etc.

OCP4.0 i.e Open Challenge Program nothing but Incubation Cohort to shortlist quality Ideas/Startups in the following domain/focus areas.

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About this Challenge

“IMAGE”, a Centre of Excellence for Gaming, Animation, VFX, Computer Vision, and AI Start-Ups, is a flagship initiative by STPI – Hyderabad, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India and Government of Telangana, in Collaboration with TVAGA (Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association), HYSEA, IIIT Hyderabad, TIE Hyderabad, Hyderabad Angels, and SucSEEDInnovationn Fund.

IMAGE CoE runs a six-month accelerator program for Gaming, Animation, VFX, and Computer Vision&AI Start-Ups and provides mentor support, seed funding, product growth exercises, the opportunity to raise their subsequent round of funding through our investment partners, and other valuable resources/support.

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About this Challenge

Creation of a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, innovation, Entrepreneurship in the Automotive: ACES sector in India by providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing,
testing & marketing; to incubate start-up units to create innovative solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of automotive sector; to provide business and technological mentorship & guidance in the domain; to provide networking services linking up with funding sources and other stakeholders (alumni, academic institutions, other incubators etc.); to enable creation of IPs domestically;

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About this Challenge

Creation of a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, innovation, Entrepreneurship in the Automotive: ACES sector in India by providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing,
testing & marketing; to incubate start-up units to create innovative solutions to meet the existing and emerging needs of automotive sector; to provide business and technological mentorship & guidance in the domain; to provide networking services linking up with funding sources and other stakeholders (alumni, academic institutions, other incubators etc.); to enable creation of IPs domestically;

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform where a startup gets an opportunity to solve problems through innovative solutions. The objective of Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize & reward aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs. This platform facilitates aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators and their success through strategic networking, seed funding, mentoring, providing support for training, marketing, patenting, access to the CoE labs, tools, software and state-of-the-art incubation facility.

To create a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, Innovationand Entrepreneurship in the domain of Industry 4.0 i.e., Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Industrial Automation, Industrial Robotics, Industrial Drone, Industrial 3D Printing and other related technologies powered by AI were providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing through incubating start-ups in Industry 4.0.

STPI is looking to identify and support promising startup working towards digital transformation products/solutions enabling equitable & inclusive growth of PSUs with focus on Industry4.0. The selected startups would be given physical infrastructure, funding assistance, access to networks, connects, learning and resources that are needed to build a scalable, profitable and global business.

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

Open Challenge Program (OCP) is a platform where a startup gets an opportunity to solve problems through innovative solutions. The objective of Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize & reward aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs. This platform facilitates aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators and their success through strategic networking, seed funding, mentoring, providing support for training, marketing, patenting, access to the CoE labs, tools, software and state-of-the-art incubation facility.

To create a holistic eco-system for encouraging R&D, Innovationand Entrepreneurship in the domain of Industry 4.0 i.e., Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Industrial Automation, Industrial Robotics, Industrial Drone, Industrial 3D Printing and other related technologies powered by AI were providing physical infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing & marketing through incubating start-ups in Industry 4.0.

STPI is looking to identify and support promising startup working towards digital transformation products/solutions enabling equitable & inclusive growth of PSUs with focus on Industry4.0. The selected startups would be given physical infrastructure, funding assistance, access to networks, connects, learning and resources that are needed to build a scalable, profitable and global business.

About this Challenge

Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) is STPI’s comprehensive incubation scheme which has a vision to drive the rise of India as a Software Product Nation so as to make India a global player in development, production and supply of Innovative, Efficient and Secure Software Products thus facilitating the growth across the entire spectrum of ICT sector as envisioned in the National Policy on Software Products (NPSP) – 2019.

NextGen Start-up Challenge Contest (CHUNAUTI – Challenge Hunt Under NGIS for Advanced Uninhibited Technology Intervention) is a series of online Challenges under NGIS.

CHUNAUTI 5.0, the call for application, is looking to identify and support promising startups working towards building products/solutions in Emerging Tech.

About this Challenge

FinBlue – A FinTech Centre of Entrepreneurship & Vibrant Start-up Eco-System – is an initiative by STPI at Chennai to help provide resources such as mentoring, technology support and funding for FinTech start-ups. FinBlue offers an integrated program for start-ups to scale up through its incubation facility. The FinBlue Incubation program includes premium plug and play co-working space for tech start-ups and offers access to the FinTech ecosystem which comprises of user bankers, financial institutions, mentors, investors and a platform to support GoToMarket strategy

About this Challenge

FinBlue – A FinTech Centre of Entrepreneurship & Vibrant Start-up Eco-System – is an initiative by STPI at Chennai to help provide resources such as mentoring, technology support and funding for FinTech start-ups. FinBlue offers an integrated program for start-ups to scale up through its incubation facility. The FinBlue Incubation program includes premium plug and play co-working space for tech start-ups and offers access to the FinTech ecosystem which comprises of user bankers, financial institutions, mentors, investors and a platform to support GoToMarket strategy

About this Challenge

MedTech is a Center of Entrepreneurship in the field of MediElectronics and Health Informatics. This novel initiative is being set up by consortia comprising of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), SGPGI Lucknow, Department of IT and Electronics, Government Of UP, Association Of Indian Medical Device Industry (AIMED), Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ). The objectives of setting the same are to boost start-ups in the field of medical equipment/electronics & health informatics, and, to contribute to “Make-in-India” & “Digital India” programs of Govt. of India by reducing Health Care Equipment imports and recognize the value of Health Care Equipment & Technology locally. Apart from physical infrastructure, the CoE will have the access to Technocrat/Medical practitioners mentorship, mentorship programs and VC funding, Legal and IPR support, Marketing assistance etc.

About this Challenge

MedTech is a Center of Entrepreneurship in the field of MediElectronics and Health Informatics. This novel initiative is being set up by consortia comprising of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), SGPGI Lucknow, Department of IT and Electronics, Government Of UP, Association Of Indian Medical Device Industry (AIMED), Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ). The objectives of setting the same are to boost start-ups in the field of medical equipment/electronics & health informatics, and, to contribute to “Make-in-India” & “Digital India” programs of Govt. of India by reducing Health Care Equipment imports and recognize the value of Health Care Equipment & Technology locally. Apart from physical infrastructure, the CoE will have the access to Technocrat/Medical practitioners mentorship, mentorship programs and VC funding, Legal and IPR support, Marketing assistance etc.

About this Challenge

Emtek, Bhubaneswar is organizing a Pan India Call for Application 2022. The startups need to provide solutions for the industry using industry 4.0

About this Challenge

Emtek, Bhubaneswar is organizing a Pan India Call for Application 2022. The startups need to provide solutions for the industry using industry 4.0

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.
The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

Emtek, Bhubaneswar is organizing a Pan India Call for Application 2022. The startups need to provide solutions for the industry using industry 4.0

About this Challenge

CoE- STPI IoT OpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.
The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

About this Challenge

STPI in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog have started Atal Incubation Centre in Bengaluru for innovative start-ups working in specific domains. AIC STPI Bengaluru is Centre of Entrepreneurship (Incubator) that work to support, promote and grow culture of innovation leading to start-ups & successful entrepreneurs. AIC STPI Bengaluru focus areas are Healthcare, ICT, IoT, Electronics & E-Commerce etc.
OCP3.0 i.e Open Challenge Program nothing but Incubation Cohort to shortlist quality Ideas/Startups in the following domain/focus areas.