ISRO is organising ISRO Immersion Startup Challenge for science and tech enthusiasts on August 3, 2024 at IIIT Hyderabad.

About the ISRO Immersion Startup-Challenge

The ISRO Immersion Startup-Challenge is a one-day event designed to spark innovation, build connections, and empower the next generation of space-tech pioneers. AI for Space Immersion Startup Challenge, a one-day event on August 3, 2024, designed to ignite innovation, build ecosystem connections, and support the next generation of space-tech pioneers.

This event will bring together startups, students, academicians, researchers, and professionals from the space and geospatial arena. Through ideation sessions, pitching rounds, industry talks, panel discussions, and mentoring of participants, the challenge fosters development of  AI applications in the space sector. The challenge is being organized by NRSC (ISRO) and IIIT Hyderabad.

ISRO Immersion Startup Challenge
ISRO Immersion Startup Challenge

Venue

Kohli Auditorium, Kohli Research Block, IIITH.

Date

August 3, 2024

Two Challenges

This exciting program features two distinct challenges:

  • Startup Challenge: Are you an early-stage startup or established company with a revolutionary AI-powered space solution? This challenge is for you!
  • Student/Research Challenge:Β Calling all researchers and innovation-minded students. Showcase the potential of your AI for Space research and explore possibilities for commercialization.

Who Should Participate?

  • Startups (early-stage or established)
  • Researchers
  • Students (senior engineering/science)
  • Professionals (as teams)

Focused Themes

Themes can encompass a wide range of areas, including Autonomous Space Systems, Digital Twins, Satellite Communication, Smart & Green Propulsion, Smart computing for Geospatial Big Data, Space Management & debris tracking, Smart & Compact Space Communications system, Space tourism, Planetary Spectrum & navigation, Robonauts, Space Navigation, Climate Adaptation, Earth Resource Management, Generative AI for Mapping, Geospatial AI applications, HPC/Cloud/Quantum/Green Computation for Geo-BIGdata, Sustainable Development Applications, Disaster Risk Reduction, Smart UAS Remote Sensing Systems, Remote Sensing Data reception/ processing/ dissemination, Geospatial Planning, Mobility.Β 

What’s in it for You?

  • Challenge Grants: Win a grant to support your project development.
  • Exposure to the Space Ecosystem: Network with key players in the industry.
  • Funding Opportunities: Pitch your ideas to potential investors at the National Space Day program.
  • Valuable Connections: Gain direct access to representatives from ISRO, IN-SPACe, and DST.
  • Collaboration Opportunities: Network with established space-tech startups.
  • Industry Recognition: Showcase your groundbreaking ideas to a prestigious judging panel.

How to Register?

Interested participants can register through this link.

Click here for the official notification for the ISRO Immersion Startup-Challenge.

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