The Innovation Challenge
Design & Develop Next-generation showerhead architectures that:
Precisely control gas distribution and residence time
Co-optimize with chamber geometry
Align with heater–susceptor thermal profiles
Target Outcomes
Predictable deposition rates
Wafer-to-wafer & run-to-run uniformity
Low-defect, lattice-engineered thin films
Expectations from the Innovators/Startups
Physics-based
showerhead designs
CFD & thermal
simulation correlation
Functional
prototype(s)
Experimental validation
& design framework
Who Should
Apply ?
Hardware-focused innovators, Startups and Researchers working on
Thin-Film
Deposition
Semiconductor
Equipment
Fluid
Mechanics
Thermal
Systems
Precision
Manufacturing
Challenge Timeline
Rules & Guidelines
Eligibility
Open to participants registered / based out of Tamil Nadu only. Participants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Bosch Innovation Challenge. Any team failing to comply will be subject to disqualification.
Team Leader
Each team must nominate a founder, co-founder, researcher lead, or designated representative as the primary point of contact. This nomination is final and cannot be changed after submission.
Registration Information
Teams must provide accurate and active email addresses and contact numbers for effective communication throughout the challenge.
Documentation
Participants must maintain detailed documentation of their solution development, methodology, and technical components for evaluation and audit purposes.
Compliance with Rules
Teams must adhere to all challenge rules, timelines, and guidelines. Any breach will result in immediate disqualification and termination of participation.
Support Services
Selected teams may be offered the opportunity to join incubation, mentorship, or support programs facilitated by iTNT Hub and Bosch. It is optional and subject to separate guidelines.
Selection Process
Selection, funding allocation, and support decisions are based on the evaluation committee’s discretion and are not open to appeal.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes will be resolved by the CEO of iTNT Hub, whose decision will be final.
Got queries? Contact
Mr. Ashwin K, Consultant Venture Analyst, iTNT Hub, at ashwin@tnthub.org with a copy to office@tnthub.org
Whatsapp: +91 83441 61669
iTNT Foundation
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3rd Floor, Sir C V Raman Science Block, Anna University Campus, Kotturpuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600025 044 29887718 | office[at]tnthub[dot]org
