What is the maximum financial support available?

Selected startups can receive financial support up to ₹25 lakh, comprising a seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh and additional investment support of up to ₹20 lakh under the INVE Model.

Who can apply for OCP 8.0?

The program is open to startups registered with DPIIT, as well as individual academicians, researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, partnership firms, and LLPs working on innovative products, processes, or services in the ESDM sector. Unregistered entities must incorporate as a private limited company if selected.

What kind of support does Electropreneur Park provide?

EP Bhubaneswar offers comprehensive support including incubation (physical and virtual), access to advanced ESDM labs with prototyping and testing facilities, an in-house component bank, mentorship, investor access, legal/IPR facilitation, market access, and various software and cloud credits.

What are the key focus areas for innovation?

The program focuses on Deep-Tech sectors like Embedded Systems, Robotics, IoT, PCB Design & Manufacturing, Computer Vision, AI, ML, Semiconductor Design, and ESDM solutions for Mining, Power transmission & Distribution, Disaster Management, Smart City, and Agri-Tech applications.

Is DPIIT recognition mandatory for applying?

Yes, startups must be registered with DPIIT under the Startup India program. However, individual academicians, researchers, and other unregistered entities can apply and are required to register as a private limited company within three months if selected.

What is the application deadline for OCP 8.0?

The application deadline is 9 August 2026. The application submission window is from 09.07.2026 to 08.08.2026.

Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0 - Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar – Up to ₹25 Lakhs

The Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0 by Electropreneur Park (EP) Bhubaneswar is a flagship initiative designed to foster and accelerate innovation within India's critical Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. Established by STPI with pivotal support from the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Govt. of India, and the Government of Odisha, EP-Bhubaneswar functions as a state-of-the-art incubation centre. This program specifically targets startups and innovators who are developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as Semiconductor Design, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Smart Cities, AgriTech, DisasterTech, PCB Design, and Computer Vision.

OCP 8.0 is structured to identify high-potential ventures and provide them with comprehensive support, including significant financial assistance, robust incubation infrastructure, and invaluable access to a network of industry experts and mentors. The program is part of a broader national effort to build a self-reliant and globally competitive electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India, leveraging the strengths of local talent and technological innovation. Participants benefit from EP-Bhubaneswar's advanced Lab facilities, which include PCB prototyping, SMT lines, and specialized software tools, all aimed at transforming innovative ideas into market-ready products. The initiative has a proven track record, having already nurtured over 150 startups, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a vibrant startup community in the ESDM domain.

Participants in OCP 8.0 can receive significant financial backing, including a seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh, followed by additional investment support of up to ₹20 lakh under the INVE Model, bringing the total potential funding to ₹25 lakh. This funding is designed to fuel product development and market entry. Beyond capital, the program provides comprehensive incubation support from Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar, offering state-of-the-art ESDM labs, advanced testing equipment, PCB prototyping facilities, SMT lines, and specialized software tools. Startups will also gain access to invaluable mentorship from industrial veterans and technical experts, high-speed internet, a component bank, and crucial networking opportunities with VCs, government agencies, and industry partners. Additional benefits include legal, accounting, and IPR/patenting facilitation, market access, and free software licenses like MATLAB and AWS credits.

Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0 - Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar

Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0 - Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar

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