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The ARTPARK Innovation Challenge 2024 is designed to provide various modes of support to various types of teams: Researchers/innovators affiliated with institutions can avail of grants; Startups can get investments; and unaffiliated/unincorporated teams can join ARTPARK as Innovators-in-Residence. Through this challenge we will also select for our prestigious Startup@ARTPARK programs based on stage and fit.

  • Up to Rs. 2 crore per year, per team/startup

  • Mentoring & training

  • Connects to deep-tech facilities, researchers, investors

Technologies:

  • Robotics

  • Autonomous Systems

  • AI

  • Indic language AI

  • Communications & Network technology

Domains:

  • Industrial Automation

  • Mobility

  • Agriculture

  • Health

MODES OF SUPPORT

Grants
Researchers & Innovators affiliated with academic/DSIR-certified/non-profit institutions

Investment
Pre-Series A startup teams with an incorporated company

Innovators-in-residence
Funding and manpower support is offered to unaffiliated or unincorporated teams creating a startup

What We Provide

Focus on Deep-tech

We offer extensive support – financial and otherwise – specifically for deep-tech innovations that will have a game-changing impact on the industry or society.

Funding

Receive up to INR 2 crores per year in financial support as part of a cohort of deep-tech startups, entrepreneurs and innovators.

World-class R&D Facilities

Leverage shared resources such as ARTgarage (for advanced manufacturing and testing), test beds for drones and autonomous systems, wireless/5G test bed, etc.

Investor Networks

Connection with investors/VCs who are genuinely interested in deep-tech startups. Some active participants in our programs: Accel, Ideaspring, Social Alpha and Speciale Invest.

Mentorship & Skill-building

Mentoring/training program through which we help you understand your product-market fit.

Tech Ecosystem Access

Access to a thriving ecosystem - in India and abroad - for cutting-edge research/tech collaborations.

R&D @ARTGarage

ARTgarage is a 75,000 sq.ft. facility with shared infrastructure and tools for prototyping, manufacturing and testing.

We provide prioritized access to the innovators and startups we support, subject to availability.

Startup@ARTPARK programs

  • Spark

    For early-stage innovation teams and startups still figuring out their product, market need and/or business. 4-5 month mentoring program to help bring self-driven teams closer to their product-market fit. Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and pitch to VCs for funding.

    2 in the last cohort of 15 got funded. 9 made significant changes to their product/market/business plans as a result of the program.

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  • Ignite

    For teams that have made substantial progress on their product and/or market understanding/traction. Truly differentiated science/technology that deserves substantial funding and can benefit from collaborations and in-house support.

    Supported startups in the last cohort up to 1.2 Cr. This time we can support up to 2 Cr.

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  • Boost

    For teams that can benefit from enhanced visibility, connection to the ecosystem, and opportunities for collaboration. Typically, startups that are well on their way, but still need some support in their go-to-market or scaling journey.

    In the past, we unlocked project-based funding and conducted high-visibility events with Boost startups.

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