Innovate with SSDI is a collaboration-driven opportunity hosted by Incubation Centre IIT Patna in partnership with Sharp Software Development India Pvt Ltd (SSDI), the Indian R&D arm of Sharp Corporation, Japan. The program invites innovative startups to co-develop next-generation solutions that power global products, platforms, and enterprise services.
The initiative focuses on resilient, sustainable, and scalable technology solutions with clear differentiation, especially those targeting SMB markets. Prototype, MVP, and go-to-market stage startups are encouraged to apply, with revenue-generating ventures having an added advantage.
Selected startups may engage with SSDI through pilot, validation, and enterprise readiness programs, enabling real-world deployment and testing of solutions. Additional collaboration pathways include platform and solution integration partnerships, commercial licensing, technology transfer opportunities, and potential strategic investment, including majority stake partnerships.
The program specifically targets Smart Work and Enterprise Solutions such as AI-powered document workflows, intelligent management systems including OCR and classification, secure enterprise content management platforms, smart collaboration tools for hybrid teams, and office productivity automation solutions.
