STARTUP INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2022

You’re invited to create an innovative solution that helps address problems related to Social, Economic, Technology, Environment with Innovation. Your solution can leverage a broad range of technologies and non-technology.

The Challenge

YouthNet Incubation Centre presents the Startup Innovation Challenge supported by Startup Nagaland, Department of Industries and Commerce, a multi-round case competition that provides Aspiring & Existing budding Entrepreneurs and Students among others from across the State an opportunity to offer ideas and solutions to support a priority goal to address problems related to Social, Economic, Technology, Environment with Innovation. The Startup Innovation Challenge Round 1 and Round 2 rounds will be conducted virtually, with the potential of a final Round 3 in-person event.

Evaluation of each eligible proposal will be based on the following criteria: Structured Problem Solving, Feasibility of Solution, Effective Communication, Innovative Approach, Understanding the Innovation.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be a permanent resident of Nagaland.
  • The applicant should have an idea or a working prototype with commercial viability.
  • The applicant must be an aspiring or budding entrepreneur (for Entrepreneurs Category).
  • The applicant must be a current student from a registered school/college in Nagaland (for Students Category).

Application form