Startup Grand Challenge

A transformative platform to identify and empower breakthrough innovations building for a resilient and future-ready world

Brief

India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision underscores the pivotal role of deep tech and innovation in driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth, to position India as a globally competitive innovation hub. In alignment with these national priorities, The Grand Challenge provides a transformative platform for entrepreneurs developing groundbreaking solutions in climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience across the following streams:

  • Energy Transition and Industrial Decarbonization
  • Mobility and Supply Chains
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
  • Built Environment
  • Water and Solid Waste Management
  • Next Gen Material

10

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500+

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Problem statements

Problem statements

10

Days

3

Cities

500+

Participants

X

Sessions

Apply Now

Benefits to startups

Monetary Rewards (Grants) & nationwide industry recognition to help validate and accelerate frontier tech solutions

Monetary Rewards (Grants) & nationwide industry recognition to help validate and accelerate frontier tech solutions

Monetary Rewards (Grants) & nationwide industry recognition to help validate and accelerate frontier tech solutions

Monetary Rewards (Grants) & nationwide industry recognition to help validate and accelerate frontier tech solutions

Monetary Rewards (Grants) & nationwide industry recognition to help validate and accelerate frontier tech solutions

Monetary Rewards (Grants) & nationwide industry recognition to help validate and accelerate frontier tech solutions

Monetary Rewards (Grants) & nationwide industry recognition to help validate and accelerate frontier tech solutions

Monetary Rewards (Grants) & nationwide industry recognition to help validate and accelerate frontier tech solutions

Application process

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Step 1: Applications

The challenge calls for DPIIT-registered startups building breakthrough frontier innovation

Step 2: Screening

Subject matter experts curate shortlists from all applications to progress to the next stage

Step 3: Jury Evaluation

Shortlisted startups are evaluated by an esteemed jury composed of eminent frontier tech leaders

Step 4: Finale

Winners will receive mentorship, monetary awards, and unified support to scale solutions from the frontier tech ecosystem

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Minister Counsellor, UK Governement

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Energy and Frontier Tech Pavilion - Startup Mahakumbh

Energy and Frontier Tech Pavilion - Startup Mahakumbh

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