6th Open Challenge Program (OCP) of Electropreneur Park, Bhubaneswar — Frequently Asked Questions

The program offers a seed grant of ₹2 lakh, plus financial assistance of up to ₹50,000 for components, free software licenses, and access to labs and incubation facilities.

The deadline has not been specified. Please check the program's application page for updates.

Any entity working on innovation in the ESDM sector, including DPIIT-registered startups, individual academicians, researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, partnership firms, and LLPs. If selected, non-corporate entities must register as a private limited company within a stipulated time (preferably 3 months).

It is not mandatory, but startups registered with DPIIT under the Startup India program are encouraged to participate.

No, this is a grant-based program. The seed grant and other funding are non-dilutive, meaning no equity is taken.

The specific documents are not listed, but applicants typically need to provide details of their innovation, business model, and team. You may check the application page for requirements.

Applications are submitted online at the provided URL: https://sayuj.net/apply-contest/OCP6 (linked with tracking parameter).

The program focuses on the Electronics System Design Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, including areas like Semiconductor design, Energy, Process control automation, Education, Agriculture, Healthcare, Disaster Management, Smart city applications, and other innovative ESDM areas.

Yes, individual academicians, researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs may apply. If selected, they must incorporate a private limited company within a stipulated time.

6th Open Challenge Program (OCP) of Electropreneur Park, Bhubaneswar is offered by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.