Open Innovation Challenge

Develop out-of-box solutions for various societal challenges

Circular Economy Enabler for Urban Waste

Problem: Design a tech-driven solution that helps citizens and businesses track, manage, and monetize their recyclable waste to support a circular economy.

Focus Areas: Mobile app, IoT bins, AI for material classification, blockchain for traceability

Disaster Response & Recovery Assistant

Problem: Build a smart system that can assist in post-disaster scenarios by locating survivors, mapping damage, and coordinating rescue resources.

Focus: Drones, IoT sensors, edge AI, satellite data, real-time mapping

Water Quality Monitoring & Prediction System

Problem: Develop an IoT and AI-based solution that continuously monitors water quality in lakes, rivers, or tanks and predicts contamination risk.

Focus: pH/TDS sensors, time-series prediction, GIS mapping, alert system

AI-Based Mental Health Companion

Problem: Create an intelligent virtual assistant that detects mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety) and provides support, resources, or referrals.

Focus: NLP, sentiment analysis, privacy-preserving AI, telehealth integration

Digital Identity for the Unbanked

Problem: Design a secure, portable, and verifiable digital identity solution for people without access to traditional banking or ID systems.

Focus: Biometric authentication, blockchain, mobile-first design

Smart Air Purifier for Urban Homes

Problem: Build a low-cost, AI-enabled air purifier that detects pollutants and adjusts purification dynamically, while logging air quality data.

Focus: Embedded sensors, ML models, mobile control, air filtration design

Transparent Carbon Footprint Tracker

Problem: Create a personal or corporate carbon footprint calculator that tracks daily activities (e.g., travel, energy use) and suggests eco-friendly alternatives.

Focus: Data analytics, behavior modeling, API integrations, gamification

Food Waste Reduction Platform

Problem: Develop a digital platform that connects restaurants, grocery stores, and individuals to redistribute unsold or excess food efficiently.

Focus: Logistics AI, matching algorithm, real-time inventory updates, IoT tags

Inclusive Learning System for Visually Impaired Students

Problem: Build an accessible, AI-powered educational tool that helps visually impaired students learn STEM subjects through audio-tactile interfaces.

Focus: Voice interaction, Braille display, AI tutors, low-cost hardware

Smart Rural Mobility Solution

Problem: Design a tech platform to solve the transportation challenges in rural areas, optimizing shared rides and enabling access to essential services.

Focus: Route optimization, GPS + mobile data, peer-to-peer model, low-bandwidth apps