Nitto Denko Startup Innovation Challenge: Flexible Sensing at SINE

Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE) - IIT Bombay,

Details

Amount

Amount Not Specified

Deadline

November 11, 2025

Provider

Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE) - IIT Bombay,

Type

funding

About this Opportunity

The Nitto Denko Startup Innovation Challenge is a collaborative program between SINE IIT Bombay and Nitto Denko Corporation, focused on advancing innovations in flexible sensing technologies and enabling long-term strategic partnerships.

The program aims to support startups that can leverage Nitto Denko's highly flexible and stretchable sensors (designed to measure angular displacement, flexing, strain, torsion, or force sensing) to create innovative solutions. The program duration is structured for three months.

Key Offerings:

  • Funding: Paid PoC (Proof-of-Concept) Opportunity with milestone-based progress tracking.
  • Mentorship: Access to Nitto Denko's technical experts, SINE’s pool of mentors (business modeling, GTM strategy), and industry leaders.
  • Resources: Access to SINE’s lab infrastructure as per guidelines.
  • Strategic Partnership: Opportunity to demonstrate the solution at Demo Day to Nitto Denko leadership for potential strategic collaboration.

Eligibility

  • Applicant Type: Must be a DPIIT-registered startup.
  • Stage: Must be at the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or post-MVP stage.
  • Technology Focus (Flexible Sensing): Solutions must involve flexing, stretching, strain, torsion, or force sensing, and be applicable in domains such as:
    • Wearables and Smart Textiles
    • Healthcare, Rehabilitation, and Assistive Technologies
    • Industrial Robotics and Automation
    • Automotive and Mobility Solutions
    • Consumer Electronics and IoT

Application Process

  1. Online Application: Apply via the provided link before the deadline.
  2. Evaluation: Proposals are evaluated based on the innovation's use of flexible sensing technology and its potential for market viability and scalability in the focus areas.
  3. Paid PoC: Selected startups receive a Paid PoC Opportunity, which is milestone-based, along with technical and business support over the three-month program duration.
  4. Showcase: Opportunity to showcase the developed solution at a Demo Day to Nitto Denko leadership.
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