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Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) is STPI’s comprehensive incubation scheme which has a vision to drive the rise of India as a Software Product Nation so as to make India a global player in development, production and supply of Innovative, Efficient and Secure Software Products thus facilitating the growth across the entire spectrum of ICT sector as envisioned in the National Policy on Software Products (NPSP) – 2019.

NextGen Start-up Challenge Contest (CHUNAUTI - Challenge Hunt Under NGIS for Advanced Uninhibited Technology Intervention) is a series of online Challenges under NGIS.

STPI has been instrumental in strengthening the startup ecosystem through policies, initiatives, and creation of enabling networks. Currently, it's vital to boost the presence of women entrepreneurs in the tech industry. Their involvement not only spurs innovation but also enhances economic prosperity and fosters gender equality.

In line with our dedication to cultivating a diverse and inclusive startup ecosystem in India, STPI is introducing CHUNAUTI 7.0. This initiative aims to acknowledge and celebrate the impressive technical skills of women-led startups leading the charge in innovative technology solutions. These startups are tackling pressing challenges across sectors like Education, Healthcare & Wellness, Finance, SaaS, DeepTech, E-commerce, Agriculture, and Environment, etc. Through CHUNAUTI 7.0, STPI is looking to identify and support promising startups, especially those led by women, by providing access to networks, mentorship, learning opportunities, and essential resources. It aims to empower the startups to grow their ventures, achieve profitability, and make a global impact.

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Inauguration of STPI's 64rth centre at Kochi, Kerala 

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has set up centres in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi and both the facilities were inaugurated by Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics & IT and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India in the presence of Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI; Shri S Somanath, Chairman, ISRO and Shri Ganesh Nayak K, Director, STPI- Thiruvananthapuram.

MedTech, Center of Entrepreneurship in Medielectronics and Health Informatics "Open Challenge Program 5.0 (OCP 5.0)" is announced.
Its objective is to promote start-ups in the field of Medical Devices/Electronics.

Who can apply:

Start-ups should be incorporated as a:

• Private Limited Company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013) or
• Registered partnership firm (registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932) or
• Limited Liability Partnership (Under Liability Partnership Act 2008)
• The date of registration/incorporation should not exceed 10 years.

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CoE- STPI IoTOpenLab aims to support & nurture start-ups over a period of 5 years. The initiative is expected to contribute to Make-in-India, Startup India & Digital India programmes of Govt. of India by reducing Electronics imports and recognize value of IP & Technology locally. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India in collaboration with Arrow Electronics has setup Centre of Entrepreneurship “STPI IoTOpenLab” located at Electronics city, Phase-1. Bengaluru to promote the startups in IoT domain. STPI CoE- IoTOpenLab has become Operational since 21st September 2020.

The STPI IoT OpenLab provides four models (Complete Package Model (CP), Associate Membership (AM) Model, Internship Model and Technology led Industries Model) to support IoT startups.

WHO CAN APPLY
The STPI IoTOpenLab invites the proposals/applications from Indian Start-ups who are working in IoT domain, an Electronic Hardware Start-ups who would like to use T&M equipment, tools, sample bank of electronics etc. for more information visit: http://www.iotopenlab.stpi.in

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