Sectoral Gap that the program is designed to Solve
About the program
- Poor access to the end users, which not only limits the understanding of the problem statement among innovators and but also restricts rapid user feedback.
- Poorly Funded R&D infrastructure- This not only limits the funding needed for initial development but also limits the number of engineering and Design Centres that can provide expertise in designing, testing and certifying.
- Limited understanding of the existing value chain and of functioning of Assistive Technology market, which is also characterized by a weak supply chain infrastructure.
If you have a solution to enable people with disability
The challenge is structured to support early-stage assistive technology start-ups. They will be provided with ₹15 lakh for ideating, prototyping and growth. They will also get access to R&D labs for prototyping and infrastructure for scaled-up manufacturing; access to mentors, incubation facilities, industry players and end-users for product testing; and business model validation.
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