The top 100 submissions will get ₹ 100,000 on presenting proof of concept or demonstrable product/solution.
All shortlisted will also get complimentary space at India Mobile Congress 2020 – the biggest digital technology platform in Asia, which will be hosted in New Delhi in October 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be awarded at different levels. It is possible for the same submission to be awarded at each level. For example, an applicant can be awarded when shortlisted in the top 100, then awarded when shortlisted in top 10, 11-20 or 21-30.
So, any given submission has the chance to win prize money in each phase, in addition to various benefits that will be provided. Information on phase-wise awards has been given below.
12th Jan, 2021
100 best submissions or 20% of the total submissions (whichever is less) will be shortlisted.
The shortlisted submissions will be awarded ₹ 100,000 upon proof of concept, a working model or a demonstrable product/solution.
Other benefits:
Free space to exhibit products/solutions at the biggest industry event in India – India Mobile Congress 2021
Financial Planning and Business Plan support
July 2021
Out of the previously shortlisted submissions, 30 top solutions/products will be selected.
In the top 30, the prize money will be awarded based on the following ranking:
1-10: INR 5 lakhs
11-20: INR 4 lakhs
21-30: INR 3 lakhs
Other benefits:
Free space to exhibit products/solutions at the biggest industry event in India – India Mobile Congress 2020
Mentorship by industry, academia and incubators
Participation in 5G Trials
Go to market support from India’s top telcos, OEMs & allied stakeholders
Financial Planning and Business Plan support
October 2021
Selection of top 3 winners.
Top 3 winners get:
INR 10 lakhs each
Other benefits:
Free space to exhibit products/solutions at the biggest industry event in India – India Mobile Congress 2021
Mentorship by industry, academia and incubators
Participation in 5G Trials
Go to market support from India’s top telcos, OEMs & allied stakeholders
Financial Planning and Business Plan support
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