The Bosch Innovation Challenge invites researchers and startups to participate in a transformative initiative focused on building secure and resilient IoT product ecosystems. As IoT adoption accelerates across industries, ensuring robust end-to-end security from design to deployment has become a critical priority.
Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Hon’ble Minister for IT & DS, launched this Innovation Challenge in the presence of Mr. Naved Narayan, Vice President & Center Head, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Coimbatore; CEO of iTNT Hub Ms. Vanitha Venugopal and other key Deep & Emerging Tech innovation ecosystem stakeholders.
Challenge Sectors
Problem Statement
Develop a foundational IoT security framework that empowers organizations to embed security-by-design into IoT product development, ensure compliance with global standards, and build trustworthy connected systems. This solution must support structured, scalable, and sustainable security implementation throughout the IoT lifecycle.
Key Solution Requirements
- Security-by-design methodology for IoT products
- Modular security framework covering device, network, and cloud layers
- Compliance alignment with global IoT security standards and regulations
- Automated security assessment and validation tools
- Developer-friendly documentation, templates, and integration guides
- Training and technical support components
Who Should
Apply ?
Early-stage &
growth-stage startups
R&D Teams
Academic
Researchers
Innovators
Working on IoT security or related technologies such as
Embedded Systems
Cybersecurity
Device Authentication
Data Privacy
Cloud Security
Challenge Timeline
Rules & Guidelines
Eligibility
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. Ajit Benjamin Daniels, Manager - Innovation Network, iTNT Hub, at ajitbenjamin@tnthub.org with a copy to office@tnthub.org
Whatsapp: +91 98846 64615
iTNT Foundation
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