IIT Bhubaneswar Organizing
OCPARVR 3.0
Open Challenge Program & Workshop on AR VR
In association with
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Virtual and Augmented Reality Centre of Excellence (VARCoE), IIT Bhubaneswar invites applications for start-up on boarding. This 5th Open Call will support 20 best submissions led and executed by start-ups, actively involved in research, development, and application activities related to ARVR. The problem statement for the same is listed below. The selected projects should have potential to entail a substantial advance in the state of the art, delivering new services with potential to improve the solutions based on ARVR and ability to reach the market in the short run. The open call is divided into five participation tracks. Applicants must apply for one of them.
Selection Process
for Start-Ups
Selection of Start-Up Proposal shall be a 4-Stage Process:
AR & VR Problem Spotlight
Comprehensive Support and Resources for Your Growth
Empowering Startups at VARCoE
Startup
Onboarding
Join VARCoE at IIT Bhubaneswar, available in both on-campus and virtual modes.
Seed Grant & Resources
Receive up to ₹10 Lakhs and access to infrastructure, library, and labs for the top 10 proposals.
Additional Resource Access
11th-20th best proposals get infrastructure, library, and lab access with virtual onboarding.
Government Funding
Access to other funding/Investment from Govt organisations up to the tune of 25 Lakhs. This will be based on periodic review after six months of incorporation of start-up under VARCoE.
Private Investment Network
Access to private investment: A network of corporate and private investors engaged to select and invest in promising companies with great go- to-market and growth potential.
Ecosystem Visibility
Visibility: VARCoE will offer ecosystem and organizational visibility towards new partnerships and business opportunities.
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