Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021 launched: First prize winner to get Rs 25 lakh; Check last date to enroll, process, eligibility and other details

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021 on Monday, August 23, 2021. The challenge seeks to identify the best Indian Apps , which have the potential to scale and become world class Apps in their respective categories.

This Innovation Challenge is in continuation of the AatmaNirbhar App Innovation Challenge orgainsed in 2020 that helped identify 24 Winning Apps and 20 Promising Apps.

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As per the information provided by the government, the Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021 may include the following 16 categories and the first prize winner in each category will get Rs 25 lakhs.

Culture & Heritage, Health, Education, Social Media, Emerge Tech, Skills, News, Games, Entertainment, Office, Fitness & Nutrition, Agriculture, Business & Retail, Fintech, Navigation and Others.

माईगव #AmritMahotsav ऐप इनोवेशन चैलेंज 2021 का शुभारंभ। 16 कैटेगरी के लिए 8 करोड़ की पुरस्कार राशि !! भाग लेने के लिए विजिट करें: https://t.co/eKT1mb2JIC @PIBHindi @MIB_Hindi pic.twitter.com/dnAfqtPc6z

— MyGovHindi (@MyGovHindi) August 23, 2021

Apart from identifying these applications, participants may also pitch in their ideas for making these apps more adaptable and suitable for everyone, and ways to incorporate emerging technologies to keep up with advancements in technology which requires businesses to have a vision for the next few years.

Participants may also be suggested to look out for apps which are incorporating latest technological trends like Beacon Technology, 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Instant Apps, IoT & AR/VR.

Eligibility criteria:

Only Indian entrepreneurs and start-ups are eligible to submit their entries in various categories as enlisted. High school and college students may also be considered for participation as most of these students, especially the ones who are in the field of engineering, are budding entrepreneurs and are the first ones to adapt to the upcoming trends of technology. Further, participants may be allowed to perform in teams with not more than 4 participants in each team.

Process:

The Innovation Challenge will be available on https://innovateindia.mygov.in. The last date of submission of entry is September 30, 2021. The applicant may only apply online to submit their proposals by registering and logging on MyGov portal: www.mygov.in.

There will be a two stage Selection Process:

1st Stage - Screening of eligible entries

2nd Stage - Evaluation by Jury, with actual Demo

Awards:

Following cash Awards will be given in each of the 16 Categories

First - Rs 25 Lakhs

Second - Rs 15 Lakhs

Third - Rs 10 Lakhs