India is taking a bold step to inspire young minds and technology creators. Union Minister of Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has launched a new DeepTech Innovation Challenge, inviting fresh ideas from students, startups, researchers, creators, and everyday citizens. This initiative aims to bring out India’s next generation of problem-solvers and give them a national platform to present their ideas. The Minister also announced that he will personally mentor the top innovators, making this challenge even more exciting for young talent across the country.
A Call for Ideas That Can Impact Thousands
The DeepTech Innovation Challenge is designed to encourage simple yet powerful ideas that can reach and benefit at least one thousand people. Participants can submit a concept, a working model, or even a small prototype. The entry does not need to be perfect. What matters most is clarity, purpose, and the potential to grow. The Minister believes that innovation can come from anyone, whether it is a school student with a creative solution, a farmer with practical knowledge, or a startup working on a new technology. The challenge is open to all age groups and all regions of India.
Focus on Future-Ready Technologies
This challenge highlights some of the most important technologies of the future. Deep technology is all about solving big and complex problems using advanced science. The Minister is inviting ideas in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, climate technology, healthcare, agriculture, education, and even space. These fields are growing quickly, and India wants more young innovators to take interest in them. The goal is to make India not only a user of technology but also a global creator of knowledge and solutions.
Support for the Best Ideas at IISF 2025
The top ideas from the challenge will be showcased during the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, which begins in December. Innovators will receive guidance and support from major science organisations in the country, including the Department of Science & Technology, the Department of Biotechnology, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, and BIRAC. These institutions will help the selected participants refine their concepts and explore how their solutions can be scaled for wider use. This kind of national-level spotlight can give young innovators the confidence and support they need to take their ideas to the next level.
India’s Strong Push Toward DeepTech Leadership
Dr Jitendra Singh also highlighted India’s rapid progress in science and technology over the past decade. The country now has over six thousand deeptech startups working in different fields. India’s bioeconomy has grown many times, and the nation’s investments in research and development have doubled. The Minister also mentioned India’s eight-billion-dollar space economy, which continues to grow as more private companies join the sector. Major national missions such as the National Quantum Mission show India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in advanced technologies. The DeepTech Innovation Challenge is another effort to ensure that young minds play an important part in shaping the country’s future.