Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0 at STPI NEURON
By Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
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Quick Answer
A grant program supporting startups in Animation & Gaming, AI, Data Analytics, and IoT with lab access, mentoring, AWS credits, and IP filing assistance.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0 at STPI NEURON is designed to identify and support startups innovating in Animation & Gaming (AVG) and allied emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics (DA), and Internet of Things (IoT). The initiative aims to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem, foster high-value job creation, and encourage experimentation in advanced media and technology domains.
The program offers access to specialized labs including AI/DA Lab, IoT Innov Lab, and AVG Lab, as well as incubation infrastructure within India's largest STPI facility. Startups also benefit from mentoring support, AWS credits, funding opportunities, networking platforms, and IP filing assistance. With a strong focus on accelerating product development and enabling global-standard capabilities, OCP 8.0 provides an end-to-end support framework for technology-driven startups.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a science and technology organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It was formed in 1991, when the three Software Technology Parks set up at Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar and Pune…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Funding opportunities, AWS credits, and IP filing assistance are available through the program.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
