Online applications are invited for the Open Challenge Program (OCP 7.0) by STPI for startups to solve industry problems. The last date to apply by September 25, 2023.
About STPI
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a premier S&T organization under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) engaged in promoting IT/ITES Industry, innovation, R&D, start-ups, product/IP creation in the field of emerging technologies like IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision, Robotics, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Augmented & Virtual Reality, Animation & Visual effect, Data Science & Analytics for various domains like Gaming, FinTech, Agritech, MedTech, Autonomous Connected Electric & Shared(ACES) Mobility, ESDM, Cyber Security, Industry 4.0, Drone, Efficiency Augmentation, etc.
STPI is establishing CoEs/Technology incubators for building India’s leadership in the above-mentioned technology areas across the country in a collaborative manner. To date, STPI has launched the following 22 Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs):
- Electropreneur Park in New Delhi
- Internet of Things (IoT) OpenLab at Bengaluru
- Electropreneur Park at Bhubaneswar
- VARCoE at Bhubaneswar
- FinBlue at Chennai
- NEURON at Mohali
- MOTION at Pune
- IMAGE at Hyderabad
- Apiary at Gurugram
- MedTech CoE at Lucknow
- Internet of Things (IoT) in Agriculture CoE at Guwahati
- Animation CoE at Shillong
- Emerging Technologies – AR/VR CoE at Imphal
- Geographic Information System (GIS) CoE at Itanagar
- Gaming Tech CoE at Aizawl
- Graphic Design CoE at Kohima
- Healthcare Tech CoE at Gangtok
- Data Analytics CoE at Agartala
- AIC STPI Bengaluru
- FASAL CoE
- Kalpataru at Vizag
- EmTek at Rourkela
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, and job creation and enhance the economic health of the region.
Focus Area
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Data Analytics (DA)
- Internet of Things(IoT)
- Audio Visual Gaming (AVG)
TimeLine
- 29th August 2023: Application submission start date
- 25th September 2023: Application submission end date
- 16th October 2023: Evaluation, Shortlisting & Selection
- 1st November 2023: Final Pitch in front of Select Committee Panel
- 10th November 2023: Announcement of Result
Note: Dates are subject to change. Kindly check the portal regularly for the latest information.
How to Apply?
Interested can apply directly through this link.
Contact Details
- For technical queries in filling the application form, please contact at startup[dot]pmu[at]stpi[at]in
- STPI Incubation Centre, Plot No. C-184, Industrial Area, Phase VIII A, Sector 75, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160071.
Deadline
The last date to apply by September 25, 2023.
