Innovation Challenge

iTNT Hub hosts Innovation Challenges in collaboration with the Government and Industry to foster groundbreaking and transformative solutions in emerging technologies by actively engaging startups, researchers, and academic institutions. Winners and other top placed solutions are provided with incubation and acceleration support to launch their dream ventures. The Hub also facilitates Technology Transfer, mutually benefiting the problem solver and the industry.

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The Process

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Past Challenges

Break the Loop
iTNT Hub and Rolls-Royce launched the ‘Break the Loop’ Innovation Challenge to address the rising threat of heat waves and their societal and environmental impacts. Targeting DPIIT-registered startups and academic experts, the challenge focused on sustainability, energy generation, and climate tech, prioritizing patentable ideas attracted entries across Tamil Nadu.

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The Innovation Challenge demonstrated the power of strategic partnerships in sparking transformative solutions to global issues while nurturing entrepreneurial talent in emerging technologies. The winners with groundbreaking solutions have been inducted to the PATHFINDER incubation program of iTNT to realize their dreams by turning their solutions into innovative ventures.

iTNT and Rolls-Royce partnership

The Winners

  • Karotimam Innovations Pvt Ltd
  • Climatequant Tech Pvt Ltd (CarbonCompete)
  • Kalki Energy Salvation, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology

    • The winners were recognized at the iTNT Day, July 2024, in the presence of the Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and other eminent personalities.

    Unlock the Future
    iTNT Hub launched the ‘Unlock the Future’ Innovation Challenge, opening the doors to startups, seasoned developers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and creative problem-solvers across the State in the Emerging and Deeptech landscape. The challenge focusing on six sectors - Climate Tech, Sustainability, Energy Generation, Healthcare, FinTech, and Smart Manufacturing - attracted solutions from 509 across Tamil Nadu.

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    Ten finalists were shortlisted for a two-day mentorship program, followed by an opportunity to pitch before a jury of investors and subject matter experts on the Pitch Day. The winners of the top 3 places were given a cash prize of Rs. 1.5 lakh each. The winners and runners-up will be extended with incubation and acceleration support to establish their dream startup ventures.

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    The Winners

  • Daijo Pvt Ltd
  • Vyuhaa Med Data Pvt Ltd
  • Climatequant Tech Pvt Ltd

    • The winners were recognized at the iTNT Industry Conclave, September 2024, in the presence of the Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and other eminent personalities.

    Contact Us

    daniel@tnthub.org

    Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT)

    • iTNT Foundation is section 8 (non profit) entity setup by the Government of Tamil Nadu, with support from MEITY and Industry Partnership.

    • 3rd Floor, Sir C V Raman Science Block,
      Anna University Campus, Kotturpuram,
      Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India – 600025

      044 2988 7718 | office@tnthub.org