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CHUNAUTI start-up challenge contest: STPI selects 1820 firms for next round and 111 for presentation

Date: March 30, 2021

CHUNAUTI start-up challenge contest: STPI selects 1820 firms for next round and 111 for presentation

NGIS is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and STPI to build a world-class incubation ecosystem for identifying and nurturing startups working towards path-breaking software products for addressing the futuristic problems in business and society, and transforming them to become tomorrow’s unicorns.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has received about 6,708 applications for the Challenge Hunt under Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) by Advancing Uninhibited Technological Intervention (CHUNAUTI). The program aims to identify around 300 startups working in identified areas and provide them with a seed fund of up to Rs 25 lakh and other facilities. The government has earmarked an amount of Rs 95.03 crore over 3 years for the program.

About 1,820 applications were qualified and 111 applicants selected for the presentation round. The consolidation of scores and the finalization of results is underway. The final list of selected startups will be announced soon and they will be incubated by STPI and provided with stipends or seed funding and other facilities to set up their venture.

Maximum applications were received from ed-tech, agri-tech and fin-tech sectors at 767 (42 percent) followed by jobs and skilling, linguistic tools and technologies and healthcare sectors at 312 (17 percent) and 308 (17 percent) applications, respectively.
In terms of regions, Maharashtra leads the tally with 215 applicants followed by Uttar Pradesh (199), Odisha (138) and Madhya Pradesh (129). CHUNAUTI, the NextGen startup challenge was launched by Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics & IT, Communications, Law & Justice in August 2020.
The objective of the initiative is to identify and support solutions for sectors and domains that have emerged as a priority in the post-pandemic world. The key domains in which proposals were invited under CHUNAUTI are edutech, agritech and fintech solutions for masses, supply chain, logistics & transportation management, infrastructure and remote monitoring, medical healthcare, diagnostic, preventive and psychological care and jobs & skilling, linguistic tools and technologies.

Dr. Omkar Rai, Director General, STPI, said, “We are enthused by the overwhelming response from participants on CHUNAUTI. The initiative underscores our commitment to supporting startups across India, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. It aligns with our vision to foster an innovative ecosystem for the development of indigenous software products. The selected startups will receive end-to-end support through financial assistance and mentorship that will encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the key sectors.”

NGIS is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and STPI to build a world-class incubation ecosystem for identifying and nurturing startups working towards path-breaking software products for addressing the futuristic problems in business and society, and transforming them to become tomorrow’s unicorns. Along with MeitY, STPI, MSH, STPINEXT, a vast spectrum of industry, academia, investment and funding agencies have joined hands to support the innovative product-focussed start-ups comprehensively.

NGIS is focused on 12 tier-II locations in the country that include Agartala, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Dehradun, Guwahati, Jaipur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Mohali, Patna and Vijayawada. It aims to support 300 start-ups/entrepreneurs/SMEs in the field of IT/ITeS/ESDM for 3 years. Startups pan-India can apply and become NGIS beneficiary. Each NGIS location has a dedicated chief mentor along with a 'mentor pool' and knowledge partners.

Jodhpur

Jodhpur Incubation Service

STPI in Jodhpur was established in 2005 with the help of Government of Rajasthan to promote export of IT software and services by providing Single Window Clearance. In Jodhpur, STPI provides Statutory, Data Communications, Incubation, PMC Services, etc. STPI also acts as an interface between Government and Industry for promoting and supporting the IT/ITeS industry. STPI- Jodhpur has well established Network Operation Center (NOC) to provision High-Speed Data Communication Services (HSDC) to the industry. STPI continuously endeavours to delight the customers through their untiring services

STPI in Jodhpur is located at Cyber Park to promote the IT industry. STPI facilitates best in class infrastructure for the industry. It is well connected by rail, road and air.

Rajasthan State boosts a number of IT/ITeS industry, working in various domains like BPO, KPO, Software Development, Embedded software/product development etc. The industry has created lots of direct and indirect employment in the region.

Incubation Details

  • Raw

    Incubation

  • Total Space
    (in sq.ft.)

    4605

  • Space Available
    (in sq.ft.)

    0

Facility Address

Plot No. CYB-I, Cyber Park, RIICO Heavy Industrial Area, Near Saras Dairy, Jodhpur-342003 Rajasthan

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Director, STPI-Gurugram, 30, Electronic City, Phase IV, Udyog Vihar, Sector 18, Gurugram, Haryana-122018
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Bhilai (Mangal Bhawan)

Bhilai (Mangal Bhawan) Incubation Service

STPI provides Incubation Services to start-ups and SME companies. These Incubation facilities offer excellent facilities like furniture ( cubical), power back up, uninterrupted power supply, Internet, Security services, Cafeteria, Playground, Gymnasium, Conference room, Meeting room, Ample car and Bike parking space, etc. at very attractive rates. 

Incubation Details

  • Raw

    Incubation

  • Total Space
    (in sq.ft.)

    7821

  • Space Available
    (in sq.ft.)

    2127

Facility Address

Mangal Bhawan, Nehru Nagar (East), Bhilai - 490020 Chhattisgarh

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Dept. Director, New Incubation center, Junwani Road, STPI-Bhilai-490020
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Jammu

Jammu Incubation Service

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Incubation Details

  • Raw

    Incubation

  • Total Space
    (in sq.ft.)

    3415

  • Space Available
    (in sq.ft.)

    1936

Facility Address

Export Promotional Industrial park (EPIP) Kartholi Bari Barahmna, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir

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Director, STPI-Gurugram, 30, Electronic City, Phase IV, Udyog Vihar, Sector 18, Gurugram, Haryana-122017
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Meerut

About STPI Meerut

STPI India was established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), Government of India in 1991. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an autonomous society under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India has been set up with distinct focus to boost up Software export from the country.

STPI Headquarters is located in New Delhi with 68 Centres spread across the Country.

Dehradun IT Park

Dehradun IT Park Incubation Service

STPI Dehradun Centre was established in the year 2001. Honorable PM Sh. Atal Vihari Vajpai inaugurated the Satellite Earth Station (SES) facility of STPI at Survey Chowk in Dehradun along with other centers across the country through Video Conferencing from New Delhi.

With the presence at two locations in Dehradun viz. Survey Chowk, near Vikas Bhawan and IT Park, Sahastradhara Road.  STPI is providing services like Incubation, Data-Com, Co-location services, and other value-added services from both locations. At Survey Chowk, STPI has a built-up area of 3000 sq. ft out of which 1520 sq. ft. is Raw Incubation Space. In the IT Park office, STPI has a built-up area of 15,000 sq. ft. out of which 5146 sq. ft.. Further, 14 seater Plug & Play facility has been created for start-ups under NGIS. Additionally, 30,000 sq. ft. of Incubation space is proposed to be set up as Start-up Hub Uttarakhand in IT Park for creating a more robust ecosystem for the growth of Entrepreneurship in the state of Uttarakhand and domain-specific Centre of Entrepreneurship in the region.

Incubation Details

  • Raw

    Incubation

  • Total Space
    (in sq.ft.)

    5146

  • Space Available
    (in sq.ft.)

    200

  • Plug & Play

    Incubation

  • Total
    Seats

    14

  • Available
    Seats

    13

Facility Address

IT-01, IT Park, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun

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Director, STPI-Noida, Ganga Software Technology Complex,Sector-29 Noida-201306
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Shimla Boileauganj

Shimla Boileauganj Incubation Service

Software Technology Parks of India has been providing incubation facilities pan-India to cater to the needs of Small & Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in IT/ITeS sector. Many industries have operated and are operating from the Software Technology Parks of India facilities since 1992.

The incubator concept has emerged world-wide as essential infrastructure for the growth of high-technology businesses like information technology and software development. These incubators provide the necessary help to nurture technology ideas into commercial successes.

STPI has launched the concept of incubation facility in many of its centres for the SMEs. STPI sets up the entire facility ready for commencing operations by software units from day one. It offers advantage of no gestation period and does not require capital investment. It helps in developing confidence in the client and ensures that the business opportunity is not lost.

Ready-to-use incubation space is available for startup companies, aspiring entrepreneurs, and multinational companies etc., as per their requirements. 

For further details related to STPI-Shimla Incubation facility, kindly refer below links:

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Incubation Details

  • Raw

    Incubation

  • Total Space
    (in sq.ft.)

    1430

  • Space Available
    (in sq.ft.)

    407

Facility Address

STPI-Shimla, Near Kamna Devi Temple, Boileuganj, Shimla - 171005 Himachal Pradesh

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Software Technology Parks of India,93/1 Near Kamna Devi Temple, Boileauganj,Shimla-171005,Himachal Pradesh
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