HiVE 3.0: Startup Grand Challenge

The Startup Grand Challenge at HiVE 3.0 is a premier event organized by IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation focusing on the theme of Multimodal AI. This challenge invites startups and student teams to build innovative solutions that fuse text, audio, video, and sensors to solve real-world problems in India.

Key highlights of the program include:

• Total incubation support of up to ₹50,00,000 for the top 2 winners.
• Incubation support of up to ₹25,00,000 for the top 5 finalists.
• Cash prizes of ₹1,00,000 each for the top 2 teams.
• Access to the state-of-the-art Multimodal AI lab at IIT Mandi.
• Opportunities for networking with leading researchers, corporates, and VCs.
• Evaluation and mentorship by top industry experts and investors.

Target sectors for solutions include Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Agriculture, and Manufacturing. Participants are required to submit team details, a 1-page idea, and a 2-minute video pitch.