Bosch Innovation Challenge at iTNT Hub
By Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)
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Quick Answer
A challenge by Bosch and iTNT Hub for developing a security-by-design IoT framework, offering collaboration opportunities, mentorship, and potential funding pathways.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 11 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Bosch Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with iTNT Hub and Bosch Global Software Technologies, seeks to identify and support breakthrough ideas for building a "Foundational Security Strategy for IoT Products".
The challenge focuses on embedding security-by-design into IoT product development to help startups and MSMEs create secure, compliant, and resilient IoT solutions across the entire product lifecycle, from design to deployment.
The initiative encourages innovators to create a robust framework enabling security-by-design, compliance with regulatory standards, and scalable, resilient IoT ecosystems.
Problem Statement: Develop a foundational IoT security framework that empowers organizations to embed security-by-design into IoT product development, ensure compliance with global standards, and build trustworthy connected systems. This solution must support structured, scalable, and sustainable security implementation throughout the IoT lifecycle.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Tamil Nadu Technology Hub, known as iTNT Hub, is a Section 8 company set up by the Government of India, the Government of Tamil Nadu and industry partners, and it sits under Tamil Nadu's Information Technology and Digital Services Department. It is headquartered at Anna…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
This is a grant-based innovation challenge, and the value sits in the support package around it rather than a flat cash sum. Selected teams get:
- Collaboration with Bosch on building a foundational IoT security framework.
- Access to mentorship, tools, resources, funding pathways, and incubation support facilitated by iTNT Hub and Bosch.
- A chance to pitch solutions to investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem partners.
- Shortlisted ideas receive technical and business training, followed by onboarding and incubation for selected teams.
Incubation, mentorship, and support programs are optional and run under separate guidelines.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Early-stage & growth-stage startups, R&D Teams, Academic Researchers, and Innovators working on IoT security or related technologies such as Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Device Authentication, Data Privacy, and Cloud Security. Additionally, participants must be registered or based out of Tamil Nadu only.
What is the problem statement?
Develop a foundational IoT security framework that empowers organizations to embed security-by-design into IoT product development, ensure compliance with global standards, and build trustworthy connected systems. The solution must support structured, scalable, and sustainable security implementation throughout the IoT lifecycle.
What are the key solution requirements?
Security-by-design methodology, modular security framework covering device, network, and cloud layers, compliance alignment with global IoT security standards and regulations, automated security assessment and validation tools, developer-friendly documentation and integration guides, and training and technical support components.
What are the benefits of participating?
Opportunity to collaborate with Bosch, access to mentorship, tools, resources, funding pathways, and incubation support, and chance to pitch solutions to investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem partners.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
