Intel launched a new program in early 2006 to encourage innovation and technology entrepreneurship. As a part of this program and in association with Department of Science and Technology (DST) Government of India,
India Innovation Pioneers Challenge (IIPC) 2006-2007 a technology business plan competition was launched to encourage innovation and spur commercialization of technology enterprises.
The competition is focused to support those who are serious of using it as a platform for commercializing their venture and without a mere objective of walking away with the prize money. While winning the competition is certainly every entrepreneur’s goal, much can be gained by participating in India Innovation Pioneers Challenge through the experience itself: mentoring, networking, pitching experiences and feedback are invaluable take-aways.
Entries were invited in the following categories for the 2nd DST-Intel India Innovation Pioneers Challenge competition launched in 2007:
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Open for student teams that have held top 3 positions at prominent business plan competitions and Incubatees attached with prominent Technology business Incubators in India. |
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Open for students with new technology business plans from engineering colleges, polytechnics, universities, science colleges and B-Schools. |
