Open Challenge Program 7.0 (OCP 7.0) - Visakhapatnam
By STPI Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE)
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Quick Answer
An innovation challenge by STPI's Kalpataru CoE for Indian startups building Industry 4.0 solutions — up to ₹4 lakh seed funding, physical incubation space, mentorship, and VCs access.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- STPI Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE)
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 7 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by STPI Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Open Challenge Program 7.0 (OCP 7.0) is an innovation challenge organised by STPI's Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) on Industry 4.0 in Visakhapatnam. The Kalpataru CoE, established with support from the Ministry of Electronics & IT and Andhra Pradesh government, aims to identify and support 175 innovative startups over five years building solutions using Industry 4.0 technologies.
The OCP 7.0 challenge invites Indian startups to solve problems and develop innovative solutions across emerging sectors. Selected startups receive seed funding, physical infrastructure, mentoring, and ecosystem support to build scalable, profitable, and global businesses.
Who Should Apply Indian startups and individuals working on software product development and Industry 4.0 solutions. Participants can be at Ideation, Validation, Early Traction, or Scaling stages. Startups registered under Startup India scheme are encouraged to apply. Individual entrepreneurs, researchers, and partnership firms may also apply but must register as a private limited company within 3 months if selected.
Focus Areas Manufacturing, Power & Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, E-waste Management, Defence & Aerospace, Mining, Cleantech, Agri-Tech, Digital Inclusion, and other Industry 4.0 innovative solutions.
Format & Timeline Applications open May 8, 2026 and close June 7, 2026. Shortlisted startups will pitch before the selection committee on June 29, 2026. Results will be announced on July 7, 2026. Selected startups receive one year of incubation support with potential extension based on Performance Review Group recommendations.
Prizes & Benefits Seed funding up to ₹4,00,000 for physically incubated startups, disbursed against equity participation by STPI. All selected startups receive: plug-n-play incubation space with high-speed internet, software product security testing facility, VCs access, advisory services (HR, legal, accounting, IPR/patenting), mentoring, networking opportunities, go-to-market support, and access to pan-India CoE facilities.
Eligibility Open to Indian startups and individuals working on Industry 4.0 solutions. Company incorporation date must be within 10 years. At least 51% shareholding with Indian citizen or person of Indian origin. Startups already on-boarded in Kalpataru CoE are not eligible.
Terms & Conditions Selected startups pay one-time registration charges of ₹2,000. Physical incubation space available at additional incubation charges per STPI norms. Selected startups share up to 3% equity with STPI for on-boarding.
How to Apply Submit application through the Sayuj platform with a proposal in prescribed format. Technical support available at support.sayuj@stpi.in or kalpataru@stpi.in.
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Organizers
Organizer
STPI Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE)
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
What You Get
- Up to ₹4,00,000 seed funding.
- One year of physical incubation space with potential extension.
- Mentorship and advisory services (HR, legal, accounting, IPR/patenting).
- Access to VCs, networking opportunities, and pan-India CoE facilities.
- Go-to-market support.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
