National Research Innovation Challenge from Kerala Startup Mission
Challenge for researchers
Kerala Startup Mission launches National Research Innovation Challenge featuring leading research institutes in the country. The Innovation Challenge is organized in collaboration with the Strategic Alliance Division of the Central Government and involves major cooperatives across the country. The National Research Innovation Challenge is part of KSUM’s Research Innovation Network Kerala (RINK) project. RINK envisions an attempt to translate research-focused ideas into commercially viable products.
Anyone can attend
Researchers from higher education institutions, accredited research institutes and universities operating at the state or national level are eligible to apply. Contestants can present their innovative ideas and product models in the competition. The first three places will get Rs 10 lakh, Rs 8 lakh and Rs 3 lakh respectively. The Innovation Challenge focuses on space science, agriculture, healthcare, life sciences, smart cities, cyber security, cloud computing, consumer tech and ayurveda. The 15 innovations selected from the Research Challenge will be considered for the research incubation program. An amount of `25 lakh has been set apart for the incubation program. Those who wish to participate should apply through the website https://startupmission.kerala.gov.in/pages/nric before April 30.
