Why & How - Challenges

Igniting Innovation

The Impact of Open Challenges

In the quest for innovation, organizations often encounter complex problems that require fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. Open Challenges serve as a beacon of creativity and collaboration, inviting individuals and teams from diverse backgrounds to tackle these challenges head-on.

Why Open Challenges Matter

Diverse Solutions

Open Challenges harness the power of collective intelligence by inviting participation from a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, partners, and external experts. This diversity of perspectives often leads to the emergence of novel solutions that may not have been considered otherwise.

Cost-Effective Innovation

Organizations can leverage Open Challenges to access a vast pool of talent without the overhead costs associated with traditional research and development efforts. By incentivizing participants with rewards or recognition, organizations can obtain innovative solutions at a fraction of the cost.

Community Engagement

Open Challenges foster a sense of community and engagement among participants, creating a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking. By connecting individuals with shared interests and passions, these challenges cultivate a culture of innovation that extends beyond organizational boundaries.

How Open Challenges Help Organizations

Expert Guidance

Problem Solving

Open Challenges provide organizations with a structured approach to solving complex problems or addressing specific needs within their industry or domain.

Innovation-driven Community

Innovation Ecosystem

By hosting Open Challenges, organizations can build and nurture an innovation ecosystem comprised of internal talent, external partners, and subject matter experts. This ecosystem serves as a valuable resource for future innovation initiatives.

Global Impact

Brand Visibility

Open Challenges offer organizations an opportunity to showcase their commitment to innovation and thought leadership. By publicizing the results of successful challenges, organizations can enhance their brand reputation and attract top talent and collaborators.


In summary, Open Challenges represent a gateway to innovation, offering organizations a collaborative platform to tackle pressing challenges, drive creativity, and foster community engagement. By embracing Open Challenges, organizations can unlock new opportunities, drive meaningful change, and position themselves as leaders in their respective industries.

Process Flow

Public/Private Industries/Govt Depts/Agencies/Corporations/Bodies and NGOs submit their problem statements on the DeepTech Global (DTG) Portal or on Inno Smart Platform.

DTG's Innovation Team reviews the submitted problem statements, discusses with the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency to prepare the final copy of the Problem Statement for publishing.

Final Problem Statements will be published on the DTG Portal (or InnoSmart Platform) with the schedule(from registration, evaluation to awarding the PO) of the entire open challenge to accept ideas/prototypes/solutions from Innovators (or Companies that are either Startups or MSMEs or SMEs or Academic Professors or Freelance professionals).

DTG's Jury panel reviews the applications submitted and calls for live pitch sessions (either physical or online) to assess the technical & commercial feasibility of the solution. Shortlisted Innovators will be informed for the next round of evaluation.

DTG's distinguished Innovation Committee, along with representatives of the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency, reviews the shortlisted Innovators for the final round of discussion to select the winners of the Open Challenge (OC).

DTG announces the final winners of the OC, and the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency releases the purchase order.


Process Flow


Step 1

Public/Private Industries/Govt Depts/Agencies/Corporations/Bodies and NGOs submit their problem statements on the DeepTech Global (DTG) Portal or on Inno Smart Platform.

Step 2

DTG's Innovation Team reviews the submitted problem statements, discusses with the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency to prepare the final copy of the Problem Statement for publishing.

Step 3

Final Problem Statements will be published on the DTG Portal (or InnoSmart Platform) with the schedule(from registration, evaluation to awarding the PO) of the entire open challenge to accept ideas/prototypes/solutions from Innovators (or Companies that are either Startups or MSMEs or SMEs or Academic Professors or Freelance professionals).

Step 4

DTG's Jury panel reviews the applications submitted and calls for live pitch sessions (either physical or online) to assess the technical & commercial feasibility of the solution. Shortlisted Innovators will be informed for the next round of evaluation.

Step 5

DTG's distinguished Innovation Committee, along with representatives of the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency, reviews the shortlisted Innovators for the final round of discussion to select the winners of the Open Challenge (OC).

Step 6

DTG announces the final winners of the OC, and the concerned Organization/Dept/Agency releases the purchase order.


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