Deadline: 10-Jul-22
OPPO has launched its flagship program ‘OPPO Elevate’ that aims to accelerate the overall innovation culture in India and mentor start-ups who have the potential to bring the next big technological change in the industry.
OPPO Elevate will help the brand harness the power of innovation by extending a palatial platform for start-ups to collaborate. OPPO joins hands with Microsoft for Start-up in India to strengthen this initiative.
Domains: Start-ups across “Accessible Technology” and “Digital Health” will be able to apply for the India edition of the program.
Prize Details
- Sourcing to Global Inspirational round (top 3)
- Access to India RD center facilities: Space, Devices, Labs.
- Mentorship from OPPO India RD center
- Strategic co-operation: Pitching to Tech Sourcing Team
- Networking opportunities with industry experts and OPPO executives
Demo Day
- Demo day will be an Offline Event at Hyderabad RD center.
- Top 10 start-ups to be Invited for demo day.
- Up to maximum 3 representative from each selected start-ups will be called for demo day participation.
- 15 mins pitching session on product/services offerings.
- Judge committee to select top 3 start-up.
- Further communication for global event participation (top 3)
Eligibility Criteria
You need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria to enter the Event:
- You should be an individual/entity, as applicable and legal resident of the Republic of India;
- You have a billing address within the territory of India;
- You should have a valid Pan Card;
- Should have registered Start-up operating in India.
- The Startup should be incorporated as a private limited company or registered as a partnership firm or a limited liability partnership
- Turnover should be less than INR 100 Crores in any of the previous financial years
- An entity shall be considered as a startup up to 10 years from the date of its incorporation
- The Startup should be working towards innovation/ improvement of existing products, services and processes and should have the potential to generate employment/ create wealth. An entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a "Startup"
- Start-ups should be a Validation/Early Traction/Scaling stage startup. Ideation stage start-ups are not eli
Criteria
Journey for start-ups:
- Program announcement will be made through various online channels.
- Start-ups in ‘Accessible Technology’ and ‘Digital Health’ will be eligible to apply.
- An internal panel will review all received applications and select top 10 start-ups for offline demo event.
- Selected 10 start-ups will receive communication from OPPO regarding participation confirmations and logistics.
- Start-ups to confirm participation for offline event, along with list of members to attend the event, maximum members up to 3.
- During offline demo start-up will present their proposal to the panel of judges.
- Top 3 selected start-ups will be sourced for global challenge “Oppo Research Institute Accelerator”
- Top 10 shortlisted start-up in regional event will have eligibility to collaborate with India RD center for applicable technical discussion and access to RD facilities (Labs, spaces, Mobile devices) on mutually agreed terms and schedule.
For more information, visit OPPO.
For more information, visit https://www.oppo.com/in/events/elevate/