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Innovation Bluetech

A Challenge Platform for students to showcase their innovation

A Platform
Leaders

A Challenge Platform for students to

showcase their innovation

Innovation Bluetech

A Challenge Platform for students to showcase their innovation

A Platform
Leaders

A Challenge Platform for students to showcase their innovation

Last Date to Apply - 31 July

Last Date to Apply - 31 July

Last Date to Apply - 31 July

Last Date - 31 July

Last Date - 31 July

Our Focus Area

Our Focus Area

IoT/Software

IoT/software-based solutions focused on Optimal Water Quality Management, Hatchery Practices, Feed Intake, disease monitoring/ management, aquatic health monitoring, Biomass estimation, farm-energy use etc.,

Production

Innovative production methods that focus on improving production efficiency, Biotechnological advancements in Feed and healthcare formulations etc.,

Processing

Addressing the challenges of post-harvest value chains players such as processing, preservation and cold storage, value Addition etc.,

Market Access

Solutions that help small-holding farmers get market access, adopt sustainable farming practices etc.

Why participate?

Why participate?

Feedback from Industry Experts

Winners will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from industry veterans, providing them with insights and guidance on how to further develop their solutions.

Feedback from Industry Experts

Winners will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from industry veterans, providing them with insights and guidance on how to further develop their solutions.

Feedback from Industry Experts

Winners will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from industry veterans, providing them with insights and guidance on how to further develop their solutions.

₹50,000 Cash Prize

Two winners (Individual/Team) will receive a cash prize of INR 50,000 each. (The prize amount is subjected to tax deductions as per Income Tax regulations)

₹50,000 Cash Prize

Two winners (Individual/Team) will receive a cash prize of INR 50,000 each. (The prize amount is subjected to tax deductions as per Income Tax regulations)

₹50,000 Cash Prize

Two winners (Individual/Team) will receive a cash prize of INR 50,000 each. (The prize amount is subjected to tax deductions as per Income Tax regulations)

Partnership with Aquaconnect

Winners will have the chance to work with Aquaconnect team to scale their products and bring them to market (If required)

Partnership with Aquaconnect

Winners will have the chance to work with Aquaconnect team to scale their products and bring them to market (If required)

Partnership with Aquaconnect

Winners will have the chance to work with Aquaconnect team to scale their products and bring them to market (If required)

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must be currently enrolled in UG/PG/Ph.D. programs from any college or university (fisheries and non-fisheries backgrounds are eligible to apply).

Students from Govt./Govt. funded/Private institutions across India are eligible to participate.

Participants must be individuals or teams of 3 members (Maximum).

Submissions must include a clear description of the idea or solution, including its technical feasibility, potential impact, solution scalability, and any supporting data or research.

Submissions must include a clear description of the idea or solution, including its technical feasibility, potential impact, solution scalability,

and any supporting data or research.

Process

Step 1

Proposal Submission

Step 2

Jury Round

Step 3

Winners Announcement

Process

Step 1

Proposal Submission

Step 2

Jury Round

Step 3

Winners Announcement

FAQ

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Who is eligible to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Is it mandatory to be based in India to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

What is the last date to apply for Blue Innovation 2.0?

Is there any help desk available for assistance with the application process?

What is the prize for the winners of Blue Innovation 2.0?

What is the format of the jury round?

How will the winners be announced?

Is it necessary to be from a fisheries background to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Can a team have more than 3 members?

Can a team participate with more than one solution?

Is it necessary to have a working prototype of the solution to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Can a participant participate individually or only as part of a team?

FAQ

We’ve got you covered

Who is eligible to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Is it mandatory to be based in India to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

What is the last date to apply for Blue Innovation 2.0?

Is there any help desk available for assistance with the application process?

What is the prize for the winners of Blue Innovation 2.0?

What is the format of the jury round?

How will the winners be announced?

Is it necessary to be from a fisheries background to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Can a team have more than 3 members?

Can a team participate with more than one solution?

Is it necessary to have a working prototype of the solution to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Can a participant participate individually or only as part of a team?

FAQ

We’ve got you covered

Who is eligible to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Is it mandatory to be based in India to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

What is the last date to apply for Blue Innovation 2.0?

Is there any help desk available for assistance with the application process?

What is the prize for the winners of Blue Innovation 2.0?

What is the format of the jury round?

How will the winners be announced?

Is it necessary to be from a fisheries background to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Can a team have more than 3 members?

Can a team participate with more than one solution?

Is it necessary to have a working prototype of the solution to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Can a participant participate individually or only as part of a team?

FAQ

We’ve got you covered

Who is eligible to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Is it mandatory to be based in India to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

What is the last date to apply for Blue Innovation 2.0?

Is there any help desk available for assistance with the application process?

What is the prize for the winners of Blue Innovation 2.0?

What is the format of the jury round?

How will the winners be announced?

Is it necessary to be from a fisheries background to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Can a team have more than 3 members?

Can a team participate with more than one solution?

Is it necessary to have a working prototype of the solution to participate in Blue Innovation 2.0?

Can a participant participate individually or only as part of a team?

Are you working on a innovative solution?

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Are you working on a innovative solution?

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Are you working on a innovative solution?

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Are you working on a innovative solution?

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For any clarification, email us at fishtank.challenge@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Please note that StartupTN, Aquaconnect, and Sathyabama Incubation Centre act solely as enablers in this initiative. Their primary role is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship for the welfare and advancement of the aquaculture sector. Aquaconnect provides technology and other resource support to StartupTN to effectively drive the challenge. Additionally, it's important to note that the jury panel, responsible for assessing the applications, is composed of independent individuals from the sector. Aquaconnect does not have any influence over or contribute to the application assessment process.

For any clarification, email us at fishtank.challenge@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Please note that StartupTN, Aquaconnect, and Sathyabama Incubation Centre act solely as enablers in this initiative. Their primary role is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship for the welfare and advancement of the aquaculture sector. Aquaconnect provides technology and other resource support to StartupTN to effectively drive the challenge. Additionally, it's important to note that the jury panel, responsible for assessing the applications, is composed of independent individuals from the sector. Aquaconnect does not have any influence over or contribute to the application assessment process.

For any clarification, email us at fishtank.challenge@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Please note that StartupTN, Aquaconnect, and Sathyabama Incubation Centre act solely as enablers in this initiative. Their primary role is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship for the welfare and advancement of the aquaculture sector. Aquaconnect provides technology and other resource support to StartupTN to effectively drive the challenge. Additionally, it's important to note that the jury panel, responsible for assessing the applications, is composed of independent individuals from the sector. Aquaconnect does not have any influence over or contribute to the application assessment process.

For any clarification, email us at fishtank.challenge@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Please note that StartupTN, Aquaconnect, and Sathyabama Incubation Centre act solely as enablers in this initiative. Their primary role is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship for the welfare and advancement of the aquaculture sector. Aquaconnect provides technology and other resource support to StartupTN to effectively drive the challenge. Additionally, it's important to note that the jury panel, responsible for assessing the applications, is composed of independent individuals from the sector. Aquaconnect does not have any influence over or contribute to the application assessment process.