Open Challenge Program 3.0 Electropreneur Park Delhi (India)

Deadline: 06-Oct-26

The Open Challenge Program 3.0 at Electropreneur Park Delhi is inviting applications from early-stage startups, students, and budding entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. The programme provides incubation, mentoring, prototyping, business support, and funding opportunities to help promising ideas move toward commercialization. The programme supports innovations across areas such as medtech, edutech, automotive electronics, strategic electronics, electric vehicles, defence, drones, and related ESDM domains.

About the Open Challenge Program 3.0

The Open Challenge Program 3.0 is designed to nurture innovative ideas and technology solutions in the electronics and ESDM ecosystem. Through incubation and expert support, the programme helps entrepreneurs develop their ideas, build prototypes, strengthen their business models, and explore opportunities for market entry and growth. The programme is particularly relevant for innovators working on breakthrough technologies or extraordinary ideas that have the potential to create significant impact in the electronics sector. What Support Does the Program Provide? Selected startups and entrepreneurs can receive a range of incubation and business development support, including: - Furnished office space. - Access to advanced ESDM laboratories. - Prototyping and product development support. - Mentoring from experienced professionals. - Go-to-market assistance. - Business connects and networking opportunities. - Legal and accounting services. - Expert guidance from faculty and specialists at IIIT Delhi. - Seed fund support for eligible startups. - Additional funding support for breakthrough technologies or extraordinary ideas. - Assistance with patent filing. - Support for participation in national and international events. These facilities are intended to help startups move from early-stage concepts toward validated products and commercially viable businesses. Areas Supported Under the Program The Open Challenge Program 3.0 covers a broad range of electronics and technology applications.

Relevant areas include:

- Medical technology and medtech. - Education technology and edutech. - Automotive electronics. - Strategic electronics. - Electric vehicles and related technologies. - Defence technologies. - Drones and unmanned systems. - Electronics System Design and Manufacturing. - Other innovative and emerging ESDM-related technologies. Applicants developing solutions outside these examples may also be considered when their ideas have a strong connection to the ESDM ecosystem. Who Can Apply? The programme is open to entrepreneurs and startups at different stages of development.

Eligible applicants include:

- Students with innovative technology ideas. - Budding entrepreneurs at the ideation stage. - Early-stage startups. - Pre-revenue startups. - Startups developing prototypes. - Startups seeking pre-incubation support for extraordinary ideas. This makes the programme suitable for applicants who have not yet established a fully commercialized product or business. Support for Ideation-Stage Entrepreneurs Applicants do not necessarily need to have a mature startup or finished product. Students and budding entrepreneurs with promising ideas can seek support at the ideation stage. The incubation environment can help them develop their concepts, explore technical feasibility, build prototypes, and understand the steps required to turn an idea into a viable venture. Support for Prototype-Stage Startups Startups that have already developed a prototype can benefit from access to ESDM laboratories and prototyping support. This can help founders further develop their technology, test and refine their products, and prepare their solutions for commercialization and market entry. Pre-Incubation Support for Extraordinary Ideas The programme also provides an opportunity for innovators with extraordinary ideas to seek pre-incubation support. This pathway can be particularly useful for entrepreneurs who have a potentially high-impact technology concept but need technical guidance, mentoring, infrastructure, or business support before progressing to a more advanced startup stage. Funding and Seed Fund Support Funding support is available for eligible startups, particularly those demonstrating breakthrough technology or extraordinary ideas. Seed funding can provide early-stage ventures with resources needed to advance technology development and commercialization. Applicants should demonstrate the strength and potential of their innovation and clearly explain how financial support would help move the venture forward. Access to ESDM Laboratories One of the key benefits of the programme is access to advanced ESDM laboratories. Laboratory access can be valuable for startups developing hardware and electronics-based solutions that require specialized infrastructure for prototyping, testing, experimentation, and product development. Mentoring and Expert Guidance Selected entrepreneurs can receive mentoring and guidance from experts and faculty associated with IIIT Delhi. Mentoring can help startups address technical, business, commercialization, and strategic challenges as they develop their solutions. Go-to-Market and Business Support The programme goes beyond technical development by providing support related to commercialization.

Startups can receive:

- Go-to-market assistance. - Business connects. - Networking opportunities. - Legal services. - Accounting support. - Expert guidance. These services can help early-stage entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses while focusing on technology and product development. Patent Filing and Intellectual Property Support The programme also provides additional assistance for patent filing. For technology startups, protecting intellectual property can be an important step toward commercialization, investment, partnerships, and long-term business deve