Biotechnology showcases life sciences innovations from therapeutics to industrial bioprocesses. Open to drug discovery companies, diagnostic developers, and agricultural biotech innovators. TRL 3 to 9 solutions leveraging biological systems for healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability are encouraged.
Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 showcases smart production technologies from automation to digital twins. Open to industrial robotics companies, additive manufacturing developers,and smart factory solution providers. TRL 3 to 9 innovations enhancing manufacturing productivity and competitiveness are encouraged.
Smart Cities & Mobility highlights innovations from mobility platforms to disaster-resilient infrastructure. With emphasis on digital twins, hyper-resolution flood and heat-proofing, and AI- and IoT-enabled sensing, TRL 3–9 ventures are invited to co-create scalable solutions that strengthen livability, inclusivity, and resilience in India’s rapidly urbanizing cities.
Blue Economy showcases sustainable ocean resource utilization from renewable energy to marine biotechnology. Open to offshore energy developers, aquaculture technology companies, and marine conservation solution providers. TRL 3 to 9 technologies balancing economic growth with ocean sustainability are encouraged.
Indian ecosystem in R&D and technology development through industry and academia collaboration on Disaster Management & Resilient Infrastructure showcases the technologies for prediction, prevention, and recovery systems. Path-breaking technology innovations of TRL 3 to 9, related to structural health monitoring systems, early warning systems, resilient construction methodologies and materials, and emergency response platforms are encouraged to participate in this innovation showcase.
Next-Gen Communications showcases 5G/6G, optical, and satellite communication innovations. Open to telecom equipment manufacturers, network software developers, and communication application companies. TRL 3 to 9 solutions advancing connectivity infrastructure and applications for digital transformation are encouraged.
Space and Defence showcases India’s capabilities in satellite technology, launch systems, and defence technologies. Ideal for space-tech startups, defence system developers, and dual-use technology companies. TRL 3 to 9 solutions enhancing national security and space capabilities are encouraged.
Healthcare & MedTech highlights affordable, innovative medical solutions from diagnostics to digital health. Open to medical device developers, digital health platforms, and healthcare AI companies. TRL 3 to 9 technologies demonstrating clinical efficacy, regulatory readiness, and global scalability are encouraged.
Advanced Computing showcases AI, quantum, and supercomputing innovations from algorithms to applications. Ideal for AI/ML platforms, quantum hardware developers, and computational science companies. TRL 3 to 9 solutions demonstrating scalability, real-world impact, and technological leadership in computational fields are encouraged.
Semiconductors theme highlights India’s chip design and manufacturing capabilities from materials to applications, inviting TRL 3–9 proposals in CMOS logic, memory, RF/power devices, digital/AMS/RF circuits, and MEMS/NEMS. Solutions must be globally novel, address supply chain, performance, and cost challenges, and be supported by a verifiable working prototype.
Agri & Food Technologies, led by IIT Ropar through Annam.ai (MoE’s AI CoE in Agriculture) and iHub – AWaDH (DST’s NM-ICPS Hub), drive deep-tech and CPS-led innovations in AgriTech and WaterTech. By fostering TRL 3–9 solutions in AI, IoT, robotics, and digital platforms, the theme delivers lab-to-land impact, empowering farmers and advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Energy, Sustainability & Climate Change highlights India’s clean energy transition innovations. Open to startups in renewable generation, storage, hydrogen economy, carbon capture, and climate adaptation. TRL 3 to 9 solutions demonstrating scalability, market readiness, and global applicability in decarbonization and climate resilience.
Advanced Materials & Critical Minerals showcases India’s capabilities in high-performance composites, nanomaterials, and sustainable mineral processing. Ideal for innovators in aerospace alloys, battery materials, rare-earth recycling, and green extraction technologies among others. TRL 3 to 9 solutions addressing supply chain resilience and industrial performance are encouraged.