Welcome to a Place where Innovation & Disruption Thrive!
Innovation is at the heart of what moves us forward. Innovation forces us to change as a society and makes things more efficient. This is at the heart of the modern economy.
While we have progressed in myriad ways over the last century, the world today is confronted with countless challenges. There are brilliant minds across the ecosystem working towards meeting and overcoming these challenges with their innovation.
The Open Innovation Challenge is a platform for such minds to shine!
Open Innovation Challenge takes the veil off those who have been hard at work to bring innovation to the market and perhaps even been working in stealth. This platform intends to bring innovators, investors, academia and incubators.
They say it take a village; this is the village that we are bringing together to enable open innovation.
Themes and Activities
As a part of this event, we will be exploring several themes and driving activities, that would help shine a light on the unique things being done.
Innovation & Disruption
Innovation and disruption are two sides of the same coin. One leads to the other. In this section we will explore the new emerging technologies that are disrupting traditional industries & driving change
From machine learning to Artificial Intelligence to industry 4.0; data plays a crucial role in all of the upcoming areas. It is data that adds richness to decisions and adds efficiency and speed to the systems. We will explore data’s role and its versatility in our future.
Data Driven Future
Business Transformations
A business; what it did, how it was structured and how it delivered value, were very different in the 1970s, 1990s, 2010s and today. We at the cusp of another transformation, what is a business and what it looks like will be very different by 2030. Insights on what the business landscape will evolve into.
The startup wave has been completely predicated on technology. Even the D2C startups of today would not be possible without the immense distribution power that e-commerce brings to the table. The role of technology and how it is pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Tech Entrepreneurship
Product Launch
Every startup needs a platform to showcase what they are working on. They can make a case for their offering and share their thought process at the Product Launch.
Theory becomes science; science becomes application. Innovations go through various steps on the way to becoming a business. The showcase allows those who are still developing a business case to bring their innovation to the people and get feedback and inputs on the same.
Showcasing Innovations
Why come to the Challenge?
Unparalleled Opportunities
The Open Innovation Challenge is a place where like-minded innovators & entrepreneurs meet. You will find a set of curated individuals who are working in areas of innovation and disruption and be able to learn from one another.
Boasts Possibilities
Being able to get in front of the right set of investors can open doors. Even if it does not result in immediate investment, it may offer a chance to start a relationship, be discovered, and even form partnerships.
Premium Content
Hear from those who are working on the frontline. We will be hosting talks and panel discussions from those who create and support innovation. This will provide you a front row seat to learn more about the people and the innovations.
Transformative Networking
Structured networking spaces allocated where possibilities know no bounds.
Attendee Profile
We aim bring in a slice of the ecosystem working on innovation and deep technologies. The crowd at the event will be diverse from a variety of backgrounds. It will obviously have entrepreneurs and investors but at the same time, we intend to bring in academics, researchers, government officials, incubators and accelerators.
We will also attempt to bring people from across the country who are addressing the challenges of innovation and disruption.
Participate
Join as a Delegate
Delegate PASS
- It is the key to unlock the realm where a simple connection can pave the path to Partnerships or Investments
- Seizes the opportunity to Meet with Potential Backers for your product as Domain Experts as we have curated each profile that occupies a spot at this event
- It is not a mere access pass; it is an Investment in your future success
- Team participants gives you discounts but additional opportunity to access the VIP participants and the Speakers
Rs. 900 per participant
(Food included)
Join as a Delegate
VIP Pass
- All benefits of the Delegate Pass included plus some strategic benefits
- Exclusive Seating along with the Special Guests of the Day
- Closed Door “After Party” access with all VIP Pass holders, Investors, Speakers, Influencers
- Exclusive 1-on-1 time with Investors, Speakers, Influencers & Experts of the day
- Goodie Bags with special vouchers, ”reach us” details with all participants
Rs. 2000 per participant
(Food Included)
Showcase your innovation
Stall / Participate in challenge
- All Benefits of VIP Access Pass for 1 and Additional Delegate Pass for 2 Entries included
- Space “4ft by 2ft” for displaying your product
- Insertion of Brochure in the Goodie Bag plus email (once) to all participants before event
- Mention at the Event (twice)
- Present your Product on Stage for the Challenge with a 5-minute Pitch
Product Launch
Curtain raiser
- Stage Launch with a Product Demo for a 15-minute slot
- Q&A session with the Audience
- All Benefits of VIP Access Pass for 1 and Additional Delegate Pass for 4 Entries included
- Space “4ft by 2ft” for displaying your product
- Insertion of Brochure in the Goodie Bag plus email (twice) to all participants before & after the event
- Mention at the Event (4 times) twice before lunch and twice post lunch
- Product Launch Story to be published on LinkedIn
Get Involved
Become a Sponsor
- Speaking Slot as a Panel Member
- Q&A session with the Audience
- All Benefits of VIP Access Pass for 2
- Space “4ft by 2ft” for displaying your product
- Insertion of Brochure in the Goodie Bag plus email (twice) to all participants before & after the event
- Additional Delegate Pass for 4 people included
- Mention at the Event (4 times) twice before lunch and twice post lunch
- Sponsor Story to be published on LinkedIn
- Logo in all Collaterals of the Event
- Special Mention at the start of the event
- All Participants emails to be shared
(2 slots available)
Become an Outreach Partners
OIC’s Responsibilities
- 2 Delegate Passes
- Mention at the Event (twice)
- Logo placements on all collaterals & communications to participants
- Mention in the Post Event Article on LinkedIn
- Possible spot as Speaker or Panel Member (Subject to approvals based on the individual’s profile)
Outreach Partner’s Responsibilities
- Mention on Social media Handles (twice)
- Email to their connections & Communities (twice)
- Encourage connections to participate
(Only 10 spots available)