Open Challenge Program

Agenda

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.

 

Selection Process

After receiving the innovative ideas / solutions as per prescribe format within the specified timeline a screening process will be done on the basis of relevancy. The relevant submissions will be shortlisted and called for selection through pitching/ Presentation. 

 

Problem Statement

Note: The start-ups having any innovative idea/solution in relevant fields/domain are encouraged to apply for OCTANE/OCP. The Sample Problem Statements are given here.

Click Here To View Sample Problem Statement for CoE in IoT in Agriculture 

Click Here To View Sample Problem Statement for CoE in Animation

Click Here To View Sample Problem Statement for CoE in Emerging Technologies in AR/VR

Click Here To View Sample Problem Statement for CoE in GIS Application including Drone Tech 

Click Here To View Sample Problem Statement for CoE in IT Applications in Graphic Design 

Click Here To View Sample Problem Statement for CoE in Data Analytics and AI

Click Here To View Sample Problem Statement for CoE in IT Applications in Healthcare and Agritech  

Click Here To View Sample Problem Statement for CoE in Gaming and Entertainment 

 

Timelines

Description Date
Announcement of Open Challenge Program  9.8.2023
Registration open for participation in Open Challenge Program 9.8.2023
Last date for application submission 30.9.2023
Pre- Screening of Applications 3.10.2023 to 6.10.2023
Declaration of Shortlisted Applicants 10.10.2023
Final Pitch in front of Panel 16.10.2023 to 20.10.2023
Annoncement of Result 6.11.2023

 

 

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