STPI Online Contest for Start-ups; IMAGE a Centre of Excellence for Gaming, Animation
May 14, 2021, 7:17 p.m., Posted by: Nandita Singh
Overview:
- The IMAGE CoE invites the proposals/applications from Indian Start-ups who are working in Gaming, Animation, VFX and CVAI
- Start-ups registered with DPIIT under the start-up India programme are encouraged to participate in this programme. The definition of Startups prescribed by DPIIT is reproduced below and subject to change from time to time.
Who can Apply?
- Individual Academicians
- Researchers
- Educators
- Entrepreneurs
- Partnership firms
- LLPs
Focus Area:
- Gaming
- Animation
- VFX
- Computer Vision and AI
Selection Process:
- Phase-1:Applications from start-ups are invited through an online contest portal
- Phase-2: Shortlisting of Ideas, POCs and Solutions having strong potential through initial scrutiny
- Phase-3: Selection of start-ups for this program through the pitch-in session.
Offerings:
- 5 Lakh seed fund to selected start-ups from IMAGE CoE
- Plug & Play Infrastructure up to 5 seats for selected start-up
- Access to Mocap & CVAI Lab
- Access to Meetings room, Conference room and Preview theatre
- Mentor Network for Gaming, VFX, Animation & CV, AI. Mentor Network will provide Technology Mentoring,
- Domain Mentoring, Strategy Mentoring, End to End market support.
- Market access through the Industry associations like HYSEA, TVAGA, TiE Hyderabad and IIIT
- Access to Investors (Angle Fund + VC Network) through Hyderabad Angles
- Access to Credits from the ECO system partners like Facebook, Microsoft, etc
- Sponsorship to National level events to showcase your products
- Access to National wise STPI CoEs Network
- IPR Related Support Services
Important Dates:
- Application submission start date: 6th May 2021
- Application submission end date: 5th June 2021
- Completion of screening: 4th July 2021
- Announcement of Shortlisted Applicants: 15th July 2021
