AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a MeitY Startup Hub initiative, run with the Sports Authority of India and MeitY's National e-Governance Division, to replace manual fitness testing with a digital, AI-driven mobile application. The objective is to digitize the 10 standardized physical fitness battery tests used in India so that athlete evaluation becomes objective, quick and consistent.

A top individual winner can receive up to ₹25 lakh, and the total prize pool for the challenge is more than ₹46 lakh. The award is paid as cash and, per the challenge brief, is disbursed as a lump sum upon selection.

The brief invites innovators, a broad category that covers startups and technology developers. No specific legal entity type is ruled out, so private limited companies, LLPs, proprietorships and pre-incorporation teams are not excluded. No state, sector or funding-stage restriction is stated either.

Neither is listed. The published details of the challenge do not mention DPIIT recognition or MSME registration as conditions for applying, so they are not stated requirements.

Yes, it is non-repayable and equity-free. You are not giving up any stake in your company in exchange for the prize, and the amount does not need to be returned later.

No. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed closing date to race against. Any stage-specific timelines, shortlisting announcements and final selection updates are shared through the official challenge channels.

It has to conduct India's 10 core physical fitness battery tests digitally. The app should use AI, computer vision and video analytics to assess performance metrics including speed, strength, endurance, agility and flexibility. It must also be built to work offline, since it will be used at sporting facilities that may lack reliable connectivity, and it needs to scale for nationwide use.

In the first stage, a panel of experts from MeitY, SAI and NeGD screens every entry on criteria such as the depth of AI and computer vision integration, technical feasibility, potential impact on athlete evaluation and offline functionality. Shortlisted applicants proceed to a second stage involving a detailed solution presentation, a prototype demonstration or an in-depth interview. The final decision is based on overall merit, innovation and readiness for deployment with the Sports Authority of India.

Applications go through the official online form at https://meitystartuphub.accubate.app/ext/form/23899/1/apply. Expect to describe your proposed solution, your team's expertise, your technical approach and a preliminary roadmap for development and deployment. The challenge has two stages, each with its own submission requirements listed on the application platform.

Winners get a direct rollout and integration opportunity with the Sports Authority of India, allowing the platform to be deployed across the country's athletic ecosystem. That live deployment, combined with recognition from MeitY, SAI and NeGD, acts as market validation and a credible reference for future growth and investment.

AI-Powered Battery Test Assessment Platform Challenge — ₹25L is offered by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.