About EIC

MeitY nasscom CoE presents the fifth edition of the Enterprise Innovation Challenge (EIC); A first-of-its-kind flagship initiative dedicated to spurring industry engagements and developing collective capabilities to solve real-world challenges using technology-based innovations. The core objective of EIC is to exercise the innovations brought about by the Indian entrepreneurs and endorse the sustained engagement between Enterprises & Innovative Startups.

EIC 5 Usecase Partner
tata-aia
vedanta
Use Cases

Cloud Optimisation

The rapid adoption of cloud services has resulted in an increase in cloud costs the cloud landscape is changing rapidly. Vedanta is looking for opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance security.

Drone based Solutions

Drone solutions for Chimney & smokestacks. Usage of drone technology to apply potentially harmful substances or paint in enclosed spaces that are dangerous to workers

Generative AI Chatbot

A generative AI platform for life insurance sales agents to assist them in answering customer inquiries and selling insurance policies through WhatsApp by spawning a new chatbot for every customer basis customer requirement.

Inviting Solution Providers to Register your interest here

Please use the link Above to apply for Respective Challange

Please queries, Please recah us : eic@nasscom.in

Objective

  • Building an Innovation ecosystem/community.
  • Accelerate the implementation of solutions in adjacencies
  • Focus on solving real-world challenges utilizing Deep Tech technologies

Overview

  • Digital India initiative (MeitY + State)
  • Largest deep tech innovation ecosystem of Industry, Startups, Academia & Government
  • Interact and network with Industry leaders who have enabled/ implemented digitalization in the organizations
  • Innovation arm of NASSCOM serving the needs of Enterprise
India’s Preferred Open Innovation Partner

2500+

Largest network of Deep Tech Startups

80+

No. of IPs Filed

400+

Number of prototypes showcased

320+

Use cases engaged with startups

deep-tech-ecosystem

CPG

Industry 4.0

Healthcare

Enterprise

6+ years experience

with 4 centers with Innovation labs

1200+

Market opportunities provided

Rs.200 Cr Startup

Funded

Enterprise Innovation Challenge(EIC) Process & Deliverables

Business

Creating a competitive edge & operational excellence for Enterprises by enabling Collaborative & Frugal Innovation

Use Cases

Enterprises nominate Use Cases relevant to them for POC with Innovative Solution Providers

Technology Fitment

The program is an elevated open innovation challenge, where CoE does the curation, evaluation & supports deployment of technology led Innovative solutions that address the nominated Use Cases

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Enterprise Innovation Challenge-Emerging Tech

Extraordinary Innovations take place at Intersection of Diverse eco-system

  • Leverage NASSCOM platform to kick-start Digital Transformation journey
  • Early access to new and disruptive technologies through Start-Ups ecosystem
  • Accelerate solution development for complex industry challenges
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Enterprise Innovation Challenge-Emerging Tech Timeline
1 June 2023
Usecase nomination
10 June 2023
Launch/Call for Applications from Innovators
30 June 2023
Application Closed
10 July 2023
Selection of shortlisted Solutions
20 July 2023
Final Evaluation by the Jury & Presentation

Benefits of applying

  • Selected winners get a Paid POC Contract with the respective Usecase Sponsor
  • Mentorship Support
Previous EICs
  • 1000+ applications. 150+ curated solution providers pitched during the evaluation session
  • 12 Industry Use cases worked upon
  • POC in progress across multiple industries
Usecase Partners
societe
natixis
jubilant
abinbev
wipro
diageo
novartis
birla
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CONTACT US

NASSCOM Center of Excellence

eic@nasscom.in www.coe-iot.com