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 & Atomic Energy Central Schools |
- UG / PG / PhD Students
- Researchers & R&D Professionals
- Startups & Entrepreneurs
- Industry Professionals
- Women Innovators & Women-Led Teams
- School Students (Classes 8–12, Madhya Pradesh & Atomic Energy Central Schools)
Participants may apply in team of 2 - 4 members under their respective thematic domain and vertical. The program encourages interdisciplinary innovation across science, engineering, design, and entrepreneurship.
Innovation Tracks and Thematic domains for TECHATHON 2.0 and TECHATHON 2.0 – NAARI SHAKTI.
Innovation Tracks and Thematic domains for TECHATHON 2.0 JUNIOR (Only for Madhya Pradesh Schools).
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Registration fee* of Rs. 1,180/- (Rupees One Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Only) may be paid using the QR code below. Please keep the UTR number handy for registration through the above link.
* Eligible applicants may request a concession in the registration fee by writing to
Award and Opportunities
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.