8th Open Challenge Program (OCP) of Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar

About

An open challenge program designed to support aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs in the ESDM sector, offering seed funding, mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to accelerate innovation and product development.

Benefits

• 💰Seed Grant Support
  Up to 5 lakhs for startups under the incubation program
• 🎓Mentorship
  Access to mentorship from industry veterans and technical experts
• 🏢Infrastructure
  State-of-the-art ready-to-work plug-and-play space and advanced labs
• 🌐Access to Funding
  Opportunities for government funding and VC funding access
• 📈Global Exposure
  Opportunity to pilot products in global markets and showcase at events
• 🛠️ Technical Resources
  Access to advanced testing equipment and domain-specific software tools.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be registered with DPIIT under the Startup India program
• Entities should be focused on innovation, development, or improvement of products, processes, or services
• Individual academicians, researchers, and entrepreneurs can apply but must register as a private limited company if selected
• Entities should not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business
• High potential for employment generation or wealth creation is required.

Participation Commitments

• Must submit the application by the deadline of August 08, 2026
• Selected startups must register as a private limited company within three months of selection
• Participation in pre-screening and screening processes is required
• Commitment to utilize the provided resources and support for product development.

Target Sector

Electronics System Design and Manufacturing

Target Location

Open to startups in India, particularly in the ESDM sector