IIT Ropar TIF (AWaDH)
Deep Tech R&D Driven Accelerator (TIH)
#SAMRIDHI Accelerator Program
Strategic Acceleration for Market, Research, Innovation &
Development: a Holistic Initiative for ICPS Startups
SAMRIDHI 4.0: Registration Open
Impact of SAMRIDHI (1.0, 2.0 & 3.0)
Startup Pitches
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Speakers
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MoU Inked
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Investment Partners
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Parrtners
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Participants
100
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Investment
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Cr
IGNITING THE DEEP TECH REVOLUTION
Technology Validation and Due Diligence
Support from Prototype to product launch
Partnership, Collaboration and Connects
Testbed and support in joint technology Development
Deployment of Market ready products
Support in exploring Global Market
Customized Training & Mentoring
Investment and financial support for Startups
Support in Tech commercialization
Technology enhancement for pre launched Products
Benefits For Startups
Mentoring Support
Technology Development
Corporate & Govt. Network
Extended Team
Lab Infrastructure & R&D Support
Grant / Equity per Startup
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Lakhs
iHub - AWaDH
IIT Ropar – Technology and Innovation Foundation is a Section – 8 company founded to support the initiatives of the established Technology Innovation Hub – AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub) at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in the framework of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM – ICPS) by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The TIF supports deep tech R&D-driven startups and research community members, in the domain of Agriculture and Water and provides incubation and acceleration support to technology and innovation-based ideas and products towards sustainable agriculture, and the environment, by leveraging IoT, AI, and ICPS.
About the Event
SAMRIDHI embodies a visionary celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. Initiative prominently feature the technological prowess of AWaDH and its startup portfolio, creating a platform for new ideas and serving as a facilitative platform for the seamless integration of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) technology within the agritech ecosystem.
SAMRIDHI aims to catalyse Innovation and Entrepreneurship by recognizing and honouring startups through Innovation and Technology Awards across various categories including Agriculture Automation and Information Systems, Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Water Treatment and Management, Stubble Management Systems & Urban Farming, Nuclear Applications in Agriculture and Water, and lastly, Water and Soil Assessment Process.
#SAMRIDHI is an acceleration stage program for growth stage startups having pre revenue, MVP or investment with them.
Timeline (SAMRIDHI 3.0)
February
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Application Start Date
February
1
Registration Closes
February
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Shortlisting Declaration
February
8
Event
Problem Statement Under SAMRIDHI
- Agriculture Automation & Information systems
- Livestock Health Monitoring & Management
- Water Treatment & Conservation
- Soil Assessment Processes
- Hardware and Deeptech
Note: These terms are just for the overview, if you meet any of the criteria, do apply for the program.
Application
AWaDH team will invite applications and entries from startups and entrepreneurs through rolling basis or by open innovation challenges.
Screening
The Metrics based screening will be done by internal committee. Startups with prior technology, innovation, IP and Patents shall be prioritized.
Internal Pitch
Participants have to go through internal pitch evaluation session in front of the internal Incubator Seed Management Committee (ISMC)
Demo Day
The startups selected in R3 will have to pitch Infront of the external expert committee consist of Investors, VC Firms and External ISMC.
Funding
Startups recommended by Incubator Seed Management Committee and Demo Day panel will be funded through Grant, Equity or loan of upto 50L.
Investment Opportunity
We also invite your support in terms of potential investment opportunities in the showcased startups. We also extend an invitation for your support regarding potential investment opportunities in the showcased startups. We are pleased to mention that we are open to exploring joint investment prospects
Jury Member / Panel Member
We would like your support as a jury member to finalise the startups, and help us to decide on the quantum of funds that may be invested in them.
Collaborative Opportunities
Discussion / MoU / SoI to support and enable deep-tech-focused startups and to launch initiatives at SAMRIDHI.
Potential Investment Opportunities
We are open to exploring joint investment prospects in startups that align with your vision, investment thesis and show promising potential. Investment models can be discussed together if you identify any startups during the pitching sessions that capture your interest.
Support in Outreach / Networking
To share in your wide network, communities, social media and recommendations for startups to Pitch / Exhibit.
Let’s collaborate and explore mutually beneficial investment avenues to drive the success of these startups and foster innovation in the industry. For the benefits of the deep-tech R&D focus startups, we have put together a corpus of 4 Cr INR fund to support 12 final shortlisted startups, with a cap of 50 Lakh max, depending on various factors, including requirement, stage, patent, product, revenue, market, team etc during the Conclave.
Partnership Opportunity
Startup and Academic
₹ 05 L
- Pavilion for your 1+ 2 Startups.
- Prominent Branding on creatives as Startup / Academic Partner
- 2 Free Expo pass
- Dedicated Announcement post
Gold
₹ 20 L
- Prominent Branding on creatives as Sponsored by/in association with
- 4 Expo Pass
- Invite to one speaker for a panel discussion with AMA
- Invite for Networking Mixer
Diamond
₹ 30 L
- Prominent branding in all creatives as Powered by.
- 4 Expo pass
- Dedicated speakers session (15 Min) with AMA
- Invite for Networking Mixer
- Track lead partner
Title Sponsorship
₹ 50 L
- Exclusive and prominent branding in all creative as co-host.
- Video bite for the event
- Invite for Networking Mixer
- Speaker for Inauguration panel discussion (CXO level person)
- Access to demo day
- For Banking Partner: Special Provision & Exclusive Opportunity for one Lead Partner
