MHRD Innovation Cell, AICTE, MEITY Startup Hub, InnovatioCuris and other institutions of global and national prominence organise Fight Corona IDEAthon
2-day online ideathon to mitigate the uncertainties arising in light of the
rampaging Pandemic
Fight Corona IDEAthon, a 2-day online ideathon, is an
initiative jointly organised by MHRD Innovation Cell, AICTE, MEITY Startup
Hub, InnovatioCuris and other institutions of global and national prominence
offering support in terms of Technology, Knowledge, Outreach, etc., with Forge
Accelerator as the Partner incubator, in the endeavour to scout for accessible
and affordable technological solutions that can contain the rapid spread of
infection, ease the mounting pressure and ensure a quick return to normalcy.
Challenges and problem statements have been sought
from healthcare professionals, government officials and other stakeholders
working on the ground and are curated under 8 different categories such as -
Personal Hygiene & Protection, Awareness, Preparedness & Responsible
Behavior, Medical Systems - Diagnostic & Therapeutic, Screening, Testing
& Monitoring - Devices & IT/Digital/Data Solutions, Protecting Most
Vulnerable Groups, Community Task Forces/Working Groups, Remote Work &
Remote Education, Stabilizing Affected Businesses and the Open Category where
one has the flexibility to choose and solve their own challenges.
Problem statements of high magnitude soliciting
innovative technological solutions like the design of reusable/washable masks,
a system that can disinfect currency notes/coins, mobile applications with an
ability to provide right, reliable and authentic information to curb infection
and the spread of panic, a non-invasive diagnostic kit, alternate solutions for
ventilators to treat patients who face chronic breathing problems, Storage Kits
to collect test samples from homes and transport them to laboratories, etc. are
put forth for student innovators, educators, researchers, professionals and
startups to ideate and innovate feasible products.
Registration for Ideathon was closed at 6pm on 26th
March2020. Ideathon is currently on-going and will end on March 28, 2020. More
than 5000 entries have been received and they will subsequently be shortlisted
further based on their progress during the event.
During the 2-day IDEAthon, Startups and innovators
shall be guided by Domain experts, Healthcare providers and professionals,
Innovation experts, etc. from across the country through a virtual platform in
their pursuit of ideating and innovating technically feasible and economically
viable solutions to the curated set of problems. Online webinars, masterclasses
and live one-one mentoring sessions are organized to support innovators with a
focus to guide in technical design, innovation acceleration and rapid
development of their prototypes.
AICTE
Chairman, Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe said, “COVID-19 is spreading at an
unprecedented scale to several countries across the globe affecting more than 4
lakh people to emerge as the largest pandemic the world has witnessed in modern
times. The rapid outbreak and its aftermath have led to an alarming crisis,
testing the limits of resources and capacities of every country in terms of
diagnosing the suspected, isolating and treating the infected and creating an
actionable awareness among the people, the importance of exercising a socially
responsible behaviour to contain the spread. I am sure this ideathon will pave
way for all these”
Ideas and solutions that demonstrate a proof of
potential shall be awarded cash prizes up to Rs. 7 lakhs (sponsored by AICTE
and AWS) and shall be offered innovation grants up to Rs. 40 lakhs to enable
them to accelerate further development of their ideas and prototypes. Selected
startups and innovators shall be offered incubation support with access to
industry partners, industrial-grade prototyping lab and pilot production
facilities, co-working facilities, business support services, mentoring and
expertise in tech, strategy and venture development, corporate grants, etc.
Few international agencies like worldstartup.co, United Nations
Technology and Innovation lab, and Crowdera have also come forward to support
the participants.
To learn about more Challenges visit: http://forgeforward.in/fightcorona/.
Source | www.pib.nic.in
Regards
Mr.
Pralhad Jadhav
Master of
Library & Information Science (NET Qualified)
Senior
Manager @ Knowledge Repository
Khaitan
& Co
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