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AI for Space & Geospatial Innovation: 
ISRO Immersion Startup-Challenge

National Space Day Celebrations

Are you ready to ignite the future of space exploration?
The ISRO Immersion Startup-Challenge is a one-day event designed to spark innovation, build connections, and empower the next generation of space-tech pioneers. Join us on August 3rd, 2024 for an immersive experience that brings together startups, students, researchers, and industry leaders from the space and geospatial fields.
The challenge is being organized by NRSC (ISRO) and IIIT Hyderabad.

Venue:- Kohli Auditorium, Kohli Research Block, IIITH.

REGISTER HERE:  https://forms.gle/KVKsZGnmsZjC3c9E9

The Challenge
AI for Space Immersion Startup Challenge, a one-day event on August 3, 2024, designed to ignite innovation, build ecosystem connections, and support the next generation of space-tech pioneers. This event will bring together startups, students, academicians, researchers, and professionals from the space and geospatial arena. Through ideation sessions, pitching rounds, industry talks, panel discussions, and mentoring of participants, the challenge fosters development of  AI applications in the space sector. 

Our aim is to foster innovative solutions, connect key stakeholders, and provide a platform for showcasing ideas and securing potential funding. The program will have two challenges, one for startups and one for students/research.

Two tracks
This exciting program features two distinct challenges:

      • Startup Challenge: Are you an early-stage startup or established company with a revolutionary AI-powered space solution? This challenge is for you!

      • Student/Research Challenge: Calling all researchers and innovation-minded students! Showcase the potential of your AI for Space research and explore possibilities for commercialization.

    Who Should Participate?
    We welcome:

        • Startups (early-stage or established)

        • Researchers

        • Students (senior engineering/science)

        • Professionals (as teams)

      What’s in it for You?
      Apart from a day of  immersion with ISRO scientists,

          • Challenge Grants: Win a grant to support your project development.

          • Exposure to the Space Ecosystem: Network with key players in the industry.

          • Funding Opportunities: Pitch your ideas to potential investors at the National Space Day program.

          • Valuable Connections: Gain direct access to representatives from ISRO, IN-SPACe, and DST.

          • Collaboration Opportunities: Network with established space-tech startups.

          • Industry Recognition: Showcase your groundbreaking ideas to a prestigious judging panel.

        Challenge finale at National Space Day Celebrations 

        Focused Themes

        Themes can encompass a wide range of areas, including Autonomous Space Systems, Digital Twins, Satellite Communication, Smart & Green Propulsion, Smart computing for Geospatial Big Data, Space Management & debris tracking, Smart & Compact Space Communications system, Space tourism, Planetary Spectrum & navigation, Robonauts, Space Navigation, Climate Adaptation, Earth Resource Management, Generative AI for Mapping, Geospatial AI applications, HPC/Cloud/Quantum/Green Computation for Geo-BIGdata, Sustainable Development Applications, Disaster Risk Reduction, Smart UAS Remote Sensing Systems, Remote Sensing Data reception/processing/dissemination, Geospatial Planning, Mobility. 

        Ready to Take Off?
        Applications are now open! Submit your ideas through our online application form and prepare to launch your space-tech journey.

         

        Join the ISRO Immersion Startup-Challenge and be part of the future of space exploration!