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Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0 by STPI

The objective of the Open Challenge Program (OCP) is to identity, recognize reward aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs. This platform facilitates aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators and their success through strategic networking, seed funding, mentoring, providing support for training, marketing, patenting, access to the CoE labs, tools, software and state-of-the-art incubation facility.

Eligibility Criteria

Start-ups registered with DPIIT under start-up India programme are encouraged to participate in this program. Individual Academicians, Researchers, Educators, Entrepreneurs, partnership firms, LLPs may also participate. However, if they are selected then they will have to register as private limited company in a stipulated time (preferably within 3 months).