Calling for applications for the India EVolve Innovation Challenge 2024!
The India EVolve Innovation Challenge invites young creative minds from across India to ideate scalable solutions to decarbonize India’s transport sector. Focusing on technology, social impact, governance, and financial viability, this challenge aims to shape sustainable transportation’s future by gathering innovative ideas and thoughts that can be implemented and scaled specifically to reduce impact of the last mile parcel DELIVERY sector.
While many companies in India’s last-mile delivery sector have acknowledged the need for transition and expressed a willingness to explore sustainable alternatives, it is crucial for youth, civil society, government agencies, and policymakers to actively encourage and support these companies and startups in adopting zero-emission last-mile parcel delivery solutions.
This is an opportunity for India’s youth and student community to actively participate in shaping sustainable transportation’s future. Here, innovative ideas can directly shape government policies and corporate strategies in the delivery sector. Through this they also want to create wider awareness about accelerated EV transition in the sector and also overall viability of EVs in India.
Moreover, this initiative seeks to raise broader awareness about the accelerated transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in India, highlighting the overall viability and benefits of EVs. Through this challenge, participants can showcase their ability to generate impactful solutions that address real-world issues in the delivery sector, promoting environmental sustainability and efficiency.
In essence, the India EVolve Innovation Challenge is more than a competition; it is a platform for the youth to play a crucial role in shaping a greener, more sustainable future for India’s transport sector. By contributing innovative ideas, participants can help create a blueprint for a zero-emission last-mile delivery system, benefiting the environment and society at large. This is a call to action for the youth to be at the forefront of India’s journey towards sustainable transportation and a cleaner future.
Location:
IndiaBenefits
- The winning teams will get cash prizes worth ₹4.5* Lakhs (T&C apply)
Eligibilities
- Teams of 5 or less members, led by youth (age group 18 – 38) can apply
- One of the team members can be a college faculty (i.e. could be above the age bracket)
- Idea should help in accelerated EV transition of the last mile delivery sector in India
- The ideas can address one or more of the challenges in the last-mile delivery sector
- Ideas should be scalable, viable, and replicable and inclusive in nature
Application Process
- Personal Details:
- Introduction:Provide your primary details, including your name, contact information (email and phone), and the institution where you work or study.
- Team Information: Share the names and emails of your team members (up to 4 additional members).
Indicate if any team member is a college faculty. If yes, provide the faculty member’s name, expertise area, and institution.
- Project Details:
- Team Introduction:
- Introduce your team in less than 300 words. Share why you came together for this ideation challenge.
- Project Overview:
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- Give your project a catchy name or title.
- Define the problem you’re addressing and propose a solution in one line.
- Detailed Description:
- Elaborate on your solution (max 300 words). Tell us a story that illustrates the problem and how your solution solves it.
- Categories Addressed:
- Choose the categories the idea falls under:
- Technology
- Social Solutions
- Governance
- Economic viability Finance
- Others
- Promoting Accelerated EV Transition:Explain how your idea contributes to the accelerated EV transition for the last-mile delivery sector.
- Key Stakeholders and Adoption:Identify key stakeholders involved in the successful adoption of your solution.
- Co-benefits:Highlight any additional benefits your solution brings, such as educational awareness, livelihood support, etc.
- Optional Sections:If applicable, provide insights into potential risks, unintended consequences, existing regulations, or policies impacting implementation.
Application Deadline: July 30, 2024
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