Innovation challenge

The 2018 edition of the India Innovation Growth Programme 2.0 aimed at developing entrepreneurship in India was launched recently at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of India. Established by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Lockheed Martin Corporation & Tata Trusts, the India Innovation Growth Programme 2.0 is aimed accelerating indigenous innovations. This programme offers an opportunity for innovators across India to bring breakthrough ideas to market in  areas such as agriculture, healthcare, water, energy, life sciences, aeronautics, biotechnology, chemistry, communications, computing, defense, electronics, information technology, manufacturing, materials, nanotechnology, petrochemicals, semiconductors and transportation.

The IIGP has two separate tracks — A University Challenge, aimed at students, is complemented by an Open Innovation Challenge, aimed at innovators and entrepreneurs across the country. Each track focuses on identifying and supporting both industrial and social innovations.

Shortlisted winners will be sent for an international exposure visit to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, USA.

The last date to apply to the Open Innovation Challenge and to the University Challenge May 18, 2018. Applicants can refer to www.indiainnovates.in to know more and to apply for the challenge.

— TNS