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FinBlue PitchFest 2025 - Chennai

FinBlue PitchFest 2025 - Chennai

  • Date 24-07-2025
  • Category FINBLUE

PitchFest 2025 Description

FinBlue PitchFest 2025 – Applications Now Open!

Are you building the next big thing in FinTech? This is your moment to scale up with India's premier FinTech startup accelerator — FinBlue.

FinBlue is a national initiative by STPI, developed in partnership with MeitY-Government of India, ELCOT- Government of Tamil Nadu, Academic institutions like IIT Madras and Private Industry collaborations like Intellect Design Arena Ltd., BNY Mellon, TransUnion CIBIL, etc, providing a full-spectrum support system for FinTech startups through infrastructure, funding access, mentorship and technology enablement.

The Finblue program has been designed to foster innovation, improve financial access and enable the development of impactful FinTech solutions that align with India’s Digital India and Financial Inclusion missions solving real-world problems.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility Criteria

1. ​The start-up must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013).

2. The date of registration/incorporation must not be beyond 10 years and fit the legal definition of an Indian startup with 51% ownership by Indian Citizen.

3. Individual Academicians, Researchers, Educators, Entrepreneurs, partnership firms, LLPs may also participate, however, if they are selected then they will have to register as private limited company in a stipulated time (preferably within 3 months) DPITT Registration

4. Start-up should have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 100 crore for any of the financial years since its incorporation.

5. Entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business or subsidiary of foreign entity

6. Entity working towards innovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services or if it is a scalable business model with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation

Focus Areas

💡 We’re inviting FinTech startups (Early to Growth Stage) working on:

  • Digital Lending Payments

  • RegTech, InsurTech, WealthTech

  • Embedded Finance, AI/ML for BFSI

  • Blockchain, Compliance Tech, Open Banking

  • Cross-Border Payments

What’s on Offer

💰 Seed Funding Support upto Rs. 25 lakhs Financial Assistance Grant upto Rs.2.5 lakhs.
🔐 Access to Secure Sandbox Environment
💺 Plug Play Infrastructure with co-working seats
🤝 Direct Connects with VCs, Angels BFSI Leaders
🧠 Mentorship from Domain Experts Policy Advisors
📈 Pitch Opportunities and GTM Strategy Support
🏛️ Ecosystem Backing from STPI, MeitY Tamil Nadu Govt

📩 For queries: finblue[at]stpi[dot]in

Join 60+ FinTech startups already supported by FinBlue with over ₹2500 Cr in combined valuation.
Let’s shape the future of financial innovation, together.

Evaluation & Shortlisting

Evaluation (Initial Shortlisting) by Selection/Evaluation Committee (Expert Panel)

Pitching before an Expert Panel

  • 8–10 min pitch + Q A per startup

  • Evaluation in real time

  • Criteria/Metrics

    1. Product/R D Innovation

    2. Years since establishment

    3. Team size/strength

    4. PoC/IPR readiness

    5. Founding team quality

    6. Problem-solution fit

    7. Execution capability, GTM, Traction, Revenue

Closure & Final Selection Timelines

Closure Pre-Finalization (End August)

  • Internal checks document compliance

  • Final shortlist for Pitching before Advisory Board

Advisory Board - PMG Pitching Day

PMG Meeting Schedule (tentative - before 10th Sept 2025)

  • Final Pitch to FinBlue Advisory Board / PMG

  • 8–10 min pitch + Q A per startup

  • Evaluation in real time

Accelerating Oncology Innovation: Launch of the IndiaAI–NCG Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH)

Accelerating Oncology Innovation: Launch of the IndiaAI–NCG Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH)

  • 05-09-2025

The IndiaAI Mission, under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is proud to announce the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) - a joint innovation grant program in partnership with the National Cancer Grid (NCG).

CATCH aims to fast-track the validation and deployment of AI solutions across the cancer care continuum in India. Through this unique public-health-tech partnership, the program seeks to unlock real-world impact by enabling AI-powered screening, diagnostics, treatment decision support, patient engagement, and hospital operations optimization across the NCG hospital network.

What is the CATCH Grant?

The Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) is a competitive grant program that invites joint applications from healthcare technology innovators and clinical institutions to pilot and validate AI-based solutions addressing priority use cases in oncology.

Selected proposals will receive milestone-based pilot funding up to ₹50 lakhs, mentorship support, access to clinical validation sites, and the opportunity to scale across the NCG network and IndiaAI-supported public channels.

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STPI celebrates 34 years of catalysing India’s digital growth

Date: June 11, 2025

STPI celebrates 34 years of catalysing India’s digital growth

STPI celebrates 34 years of driving India’s digital growth with 67 centres, 24 startup CoEs, and ₹10 lakh crore in IT exports. Empowering startups and decentralising tech innovation, STPI anchors inclusive growth and a digitally empowered future.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) marked its 34th Foundation Day, celebrating a legacy of driving India’s digital transformation and software export growth since its inception in 1991.

From its humble beginnings with three centres, STPI now operates 67 centres nationwide—59 of which are in Tier-II and Tier-III cities—playing a crucial role in decentralising the IT industry and promoting inclusive development.

Beyond exports, STPI has emerged as a powerhouse for startup incubation through 24 Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs), five Tier-3 data centres, and initiatives like the Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS), BPO Promotion Scheme, and SAYUJ – a startup community network.

The organisation has also enabled the creation of over 2,205 products and facilitated 1,086 IPR filings. STPI’s 17 lakh sq. ft. of workspaces—featuring plug & play offices, labs, and shared amenities—support innovation and tech-driven enterprises nationwide.

From boosting IT/ITeS exports to empowering startups and fostering digital inclusion, STPI continues to anchor India’s innovation journey with a firm commitment to equitable growth and a digitally empowered future.

Speaking on the occasion, Arvind Kumar, director general, STPI, said: “Today is a proud moment for STPI. STPI started its journey with three centres, and at that time, the IT industry was at a nascent stage. Now, STPI has 67 centres across the country and these centres have played a vital role in transforming the IT industry. In 2024-25, the exports done by STPI registered units have reached to more than Rs 10 lakh crores. Aligned with the mandate of the Government of India, STPI is working for the dispersal of the IT industry to Tier-II & Tier-III cities of the country for inclusive growth. Also, STPI is nurturing the tech startup ecosystem across India through its 24 Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs) and NGIS and supported more than 1400 startups. Startups empowered through the STPI ecosystem have raised funds of Rs. 574 crores from investors so far. 

7th Cohort of IMAGE CoE - Hyderabad

7th Cohort of IMAGE CoE - Hyderabad

  • Date 10-07-2025
  • Category IMAGE CoE

Contest Description
“IMAGE CoE ” - a Centre of Entrepreneurship for Gaming, Animation, VFX, Computer Vision, and AI Start-Ups, is a flagship initiative by STPI – Hyderabad, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, and Government of Telangana, in Collaboration with TVAGA (Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association), HYSEA, IIIT Hyderabad, TIE Hyderabad, Hyderabad Angels, SucSEED Indovation Fund, Ventana Ventures, Ontropi, and TASK.

IMAGE CoE offers a 6-month cohort-based accelerator program specifically designed to support startups in driving innovation across Gaming, VFX, Animation, Computer Vision, and AI.

IMAGE CoE invites applications for its 7th Cohort.

Who Can Apply?
IMAGE CoE invites the applications from Indian Start-ups who are working in Gaming, Animation, VFX and Computer Vision AI.

Eligibility Criteria

1. ​The start-up must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013).

2. The date of registration/incorporation must not be beyond 10 years.

3. Individual Academicians, Researchers, Educators, Entrepreneurs, partnership firms, LLPs may also participate, however, if they are selected then they will have to register as private limited company in a stipulated time (preferably within 3 months).

4. Start-up should have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 100 crore for any of the financial years since its incorporation.

5. Entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business.

6. Entity working towards innovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services or if it is a scalable business model with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation.

Focus Areas
The Start-ups are expected to be in the following domains

  • Gaming
  • Animation
  • VFX
  • Computer Vision and AI

Selection Process
Selection Process would be organized in three (3) phases.
Phase-1:Applications from start-ups are invited through an online contest portal
Phase-2: Shortlisting/ Screening of Ideas, POCs and solution having strong potential through initial scrutiny.
Phase-3: Selection of start-ups for this program through an one on one pitch-in session.

Offerings

  • 5 lakhs Seed Fund
  • Plug and Play Infrastructure with access to conference rooms and a fully equipped Preview Theatre
  • Connections with major VCs and Angel funds
  • Demo Day to showcase your products/services to investors
  • Access to Mocap Studio (upcoming)
  • Mentorship from Industry Experts
  • Market Access through ecosystem enablers - HYSEA, TVAGA, Telangana Government, STPI,
  • IIIT-H, Hyderabad Angels, SucSEED indovation fund, Ventana Ventures and many others
  • Legal, IPR Statutory Support.
  • Azure and AWS Eco System Credits
  • License credits by Mathworks

A new era for Bihar's tech innovation begins with inauguration of STPI's Incubation Facility in Patna

A new era for Bihar's tech innovation begins with inauguration of STPI's Incubation Facility in Patna

  • 30-09-2025

A new era for Bihar's tech innovation begins with inauguration of STPI's Incubation Facility in Patna

Honourable Prime Minister of India, inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art incubation facility of STPI in Patna, Bihar today.

Spanning across ~1 lakh sq. ft. built-up space, the advanced facility is equipped with G+6 floors, a network operation centre (NOC), co-location/mini data centre, plug & play workspace, raw workspace for the CoE, among other facilities.

With these offerings, the incubation facility in Patna is set to catalyse employment, entrepreneurship and IT exports in the region while nurturing the startup and tech ecosystem.

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68th STPI Centre Inaugurated in Darbhanga, Bihar

68th STPI Centre Inaugurated in Darbhanga, Bihar

  • 30-09-2025

68th STPI Centre Inaugurated in Darbhanga, Bihar

Honourable Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the 68th STPI Centre in Darbhanga today from Motihari, Bihar!

The STPI Darbhanga Centre is set to catalyse employment, entrepreneurship and IT exports in the region while supporting startups, IT/ITES companies and skill development through IT grade incubation infrastructure of approx. 16,171 sq. ft., G+1 floor configuration, plug & play workspace, semi furnished/raw workspace, conference room, meeting rooms and a network operation centre, among other facilities.

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