TECHATHON 2.0
TECHATHON 2.0 — a National-Level DeepTech Innovation Challenge under the aegis of the DAE Incubator Alliance (DIA). This initiative brings together the collective strength of premier incubation centers of the Department of Atomic Energy — AIC ANUSHAKTI, AIC FAST, AIC π-Hub, and AIC-Plasmatech — supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India, to create a unified national platform for identifying and accelerating high-potential deeptech innovations.
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TECHATHON 2.0 is structured around eight strategically defined technology tracks — spanning Advanced Manufacturing, Biophotonics & Medical Diagnostics, Advanced Materials, Lasers & Metrology, Power Electronics, Clean Energy, Plasma Technologies, and Agriculture & Food Irradiation — each representing a domain of critical national importance. The challenge is designed not merely as a competition, but as a launchpad: offering participants structured evaluation, expert mentorship from scientists and industry leaders, and clear pathways to incubation and commercialization within the DIA ecosystem.
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TECHATHON 2.0 Timelines
Round I - Online Idea Submission
Participants must submit a brief innovation proposal (maximum 400 words) describing:
- Problem statement and proposed solution
- Innovation and technical approach
- Basic commercialization or implementation potential
Proposals will be evaluated by domain experts based on innovation, relevance, and feasibility. Shortlisted teams will advance to Round II.
Round II - Virtual Presentation
Shortlisted teams will present their ideas through a PowerPoint presentation along with prototype designs, simulations, or 3D models.
Selected teams will receive:
- Participation Certificate
- Mentorship from scientists and industry experts
- Invitation to the Final Pitch Event
- Travel and accommodation support for finalists
Round III - Final Pitch Event (Offline)
Finalists will participate in a two-day immersive event featuring:
- Innovation & Investor Readiness Workshops
- Final Jury Presentation before scientists, industry leaders, and investors
Projects will be evaluated on:
- Innovation
- Technical Feasibility
- Market Potential
- Business Viability
Winners and runners-up will be recognized across all three verticals of TECHATHON 2.0.
Why Participate?
- National-Level DeepTech Innovation Platform
- Mentorship from Scientists, Industry Experts & Innovators
- Incubation & Startup Support through DIA Ecosystem
- Networking with Researchers, Startups & Technology Leaders
- Opportunity to Transform Ideas into Scalable Impact Solutions
TECHATHON 2.0 welcomes participation from a wide and diverse pool of innovators, thinkers, and builders:
| # | Vertical | Focus Area |
| 1. | TECHATHON 2.0 | National DeepTech Innovation |
| 2. | TECHATHON 2.0 – NAARI SHAKTI | Women DeepTech Innovation |
| 3. | TECHATHON 2.0 – JUNIOR | School Edition — Madhya Pradesh |
- UG / PG / PhD Students
- Researchers & R&D Professionals
- Startups & Entrepreneurs
- Industry Professionals
- Women Innovators & Women-Led Teams
- School Students (Classes 8–12, Madhya Pradesh)
Participants may apply individually or as teams under their respective thematic domain and vertical. The program encourages interdisciplinary innovation across science, engineering, design, and entrepreneurship.
TECHATHON 2.0, TECHATHON 2.0- NAARI SHAKTI, and TECHATHON 2.0 – JUNIOR is more than a competition — it is a platform to transform innovative ideas into impactful deeptech ventures.
Selected teams may receive:
- Incubation opportunities within the DIA Ecosystem
- Mentorship from scientists, industry experts, and startup leaders
- Access to innovation workspaces and research facilities
- Startup incorporation and business development support
- Funding and investor connect opportunities
- Product launch and sustenance support for promising innovations
- Networking and collaboration opportunities within the national deeptech ecosystem
High-potential teams and runners-up may also be considered for future mentorship, incubation, and collaboration support through DIA-affiliated incubators.
