India Innovation Championship 2021-Startup Acceleration Program-III

Organized by

CHITKARA INNOVATION INCUBATOR FOUNDATION (CIIF)

Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation, Chitkara University successfully hosted the India Innovation Championship 2021, a prestigious platform that brought together India’s brightest minds to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. The championship provided an opportunity for innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and professionals from across the country to present their groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions that aimed to transform industries and society.

Overview of the Program

The India Innovation Championship 2021 was a national-level competition designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. It encouraged participants to develop, refine, and pitch their innovative projects, addressing real-world challenges with novel solutions.

Participants benefited from expert mentorship, industry exposure, funding opportunities, and collaborations with leaders from academia, industry, and government.

Who Participated?

The event received more than 450 applications from Pan India and out of 450 applications 24 startups were selected in the Finale.

Focused areas for IIC 2021

S No.	Themes	Major Focused area
1	Healthcare	Creating a state of art for managing health care services
2	Education	Develop modern calculated solutions for better education system
3	Clean Tech	One can identify new way to manage(package) and purify water
4	Tech Startups	Create intelligent devices by incorporating the latest technologies to address some pressing issues
5	Rural infrastructure and facilities	Idea should be able to improve the livelihood of rural population
6	Agriculture	Provide product or service that can improve the productivity
7	Clean Energy Solutions	Innovative idea to produce and manage renewable resources
8	Environment	Improved management solutions to protect environment

Highlights of the Event

Participants showcased their innovations on a national stage
Winners were awarded exciting cash prizes and grants
Mentorship was provided by industry experts and academicians
Several projects received incubation and funding support
Attendees networked with leading innovators and investors
The event boosted the professional profiles and career prospects of participants

Event Timeline

Registration Period: 15 December 2020- 21 Feb 2021
Preliminary Rounds: March 2021
Finals & Award Ceremony: 15th April 2021

Organizers & Partners

The event was proudly organized by Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation, Chitkara University, known for its commitment to innovation-driven education and research. The championship was supported by leading industry partners, government agencies, and innovation hubs dedicated to nurturing India’s innovation ecosystem.