Innovation Challenges

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Challenge Owner(s)
SKM Egg Products, TVS Sensing Solutions, CavinKare, Elico
Organiser(s) CII CIES
Industry Type(s)
Agri-tech, Circular Economy & Sustainability, Digital/ICT, Environmental Services, Food Manufacturing
, Healthcare & Biomedical, Precision Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Urban Solutions
Opportunities and Support Opportunity for a Paid Pilot
Application Start Date 10 August 2023
Application End Date 22 September 2023
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About Challenge

CII has announced a 16 week Corporate Accelerator Programme (CAP) that enables corporate with access to early stage innovation & ventures in a faster and flexible way than conventional R&D route, creating numerous advantageous outcomes. This programme enables startups to leveragee the corporate network to fast tract their growth to a global scale. 

At the end of the 16 weeks, all startups taking part in the programme will present their MVP (Minimal Viable Product) on demo day, with the goal of securing a contract with the participating corporate.

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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Hygiene Improvements & Pest Management [Houseflies] 

a) Door closures/openings/ air curtains/strip curtains are in place. House fly movement to be restricted. Insecticutors/pest-O-flash installed.
b) Hygiene to improve in high care and high risk areas.

What We Are Looking For

  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Space utilization for the storage of finished goods in an effective way
Stacking one pallet over another results in bulging of cartons. Racking system planned but the storage capacitiy will be less.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Skilled manpower utilization in a cost-effective way

What We Are Looking For

  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Logistics and warehouse
a) Despatch schedule to be planned in advance and relevant documents to be in place. To reduce the cost of freight forwarder.
b) How to reduce Export documents process through SAP.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Foreign trade & EXIM Policy
a) Updation of the international market information, the import duty details for the respective HS codes, import statistics to be known to us periodically.
b) Any DGFT, Customs current update details coming through message CHA / Freight – Third party.
c) How to Claim/ utilize Customs below scheme. (Example : Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP).

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Business intelligence
Extracting reports from SAP:
a) Data analytics and statistical tools to enable in SAP so that the report can be generated.
b) Root cause analysis for the problem can be analysed in detail and CAPA can be taken appropriately. 

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Implementation of the latest digital technologies

a) We have SAP in place. Traceability of food supply chain is planned with block chain technology integrated with SAP. Process equipments like pasteurizers and CIP are with SCADA.
b) Remaining process parameters /datas are punched in the system. Reliability of data to improve.
c)  IoT can be thought off wherever applicable. 


What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Percentage of internal rejection to be reduced
Target <0.5%- Our existing in house rejection is 1.5% and we would like to have ZERO rejection.  Major rejections are on Microbiological parameters.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

­­Dissolution of Albumen powder with existing dryer
a) The protein drink /Sports drink were prepared using egg albumin powder. The dissolution of egg albumin powder is not complete when we reconstitute with water.  b) A stirrer or a shaker is required because of poor solubility.
c) We need to improve the process of drying / particle size for better dissolution.
d) The spray drying temperature to be altered and there will be decrease in capacity.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)SKM Egg Products
Industry Types(s)
Digital/ICT, Food Manufacturing, Healthcare & Biomedical

Process automation with enhanced shelf life in a cost-effective way for domestic products (Egg liquids &  Egg cubes) 
a) Existing shelf life of egg liquid is 45 days in tetrapack and egg white cube is 21 days.
b) Shelf life of egg liquids and egg white cube to increase so that it can be taken up on PAN India basis.
c) Process automation can be made to improve the process.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)TVS Sensing Solutions
Industry Types(s)
Energy & Chemicals, Environmental Services, Precision Engineering, Urban Solutions

Automatic cruise control in ADAS
TVS Sensing Solutions, a leading provider of advanced sensing technologies, is presenting a challenge to startups to advance the capabilities of automatic cruise control in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Automatic cruise control, also known as adaptive cruise control, plays a vital role in enhancing vehicle safety and comfort by maintaining a safe distance from the preceding vehicle and automatically adjusting the vehicle's speed. By addressing this challenge, startups can contribute to the development of cutting-edge ADAS technologies and redefine the future of autonomous driving.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the focus areas which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)TVS Sensing Solutions
Industry Types(s)
Energy & Chemicals, Environmental Services, Precision Engineering, Urban Solutions

Drone controllers and Motors (Octa)
TVS Sensing Solutions, a leading provider of advanced sensing technologies, is presenting a challenge to startups to advance the capabilities of drone controllers and motors, specifically focusing on octa-drones. Octa-drones, with their eight motors and enhanced maneuverability, have the potential to transform industries such as aerial photography, surveillance, logistics, and agriculture. By addressing this challenge, startups can contribute to the development of cutting-edge drone technologies and unlock new possibilities for diverse applications.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the focus areas which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)TVS Sensing Solutions
Industry Types(s)
Energy & Chemicals, Environmental Services, Precision Engineering, Urban Solutions

V2X solutions (5G, home automation, AI, LiDAR, Radar)
TVS Sensing Solutions, a leading provider of advanced sensing technologies, is presenting a challenge to startups to revolutionize V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) solutions by harnessing the power of advanced sensing technologies. V2X solutions, encompassing 5G, home automation, AI, LiDAR, and radar, have the potential to transform transportation and create safer, more efficient, and connected environments. By addressing this challenge, startups can contribute to shaping the future of V2X and redefining the way vehicles interact with their surroundings.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the focus areas which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)TVS Sensing Solutions
Industry Types(s)
Energy & Chemicals, Environmental Services, Precision Engineering, Urban Solutions

Hydrogen fuel cells as an integrator
TVS Sensing Solutions, a leading provider of advanced sensing technologies, is inviting startups to take on the challenge of leveraging hydrogen fuel cells as an integrator for sensing applications. We believe that combining the power of hydrogen fuel cells with cutting-edge sensing technologies can unlock new possibilities in various industries, enabling enhanced  monitoring, control, and data-driven decision-making. By addressing this challenge, startups can contribute to advancing the field of sensing and ushering in a greener and more sustainable future.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the focus areas which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)TVS Sensing Solutions
Industry Types(s)
Energy & Chemicals, Environmental Services, Precision Engineering, Urban Solutions

Fast charging of EV batteries
TVS Sensing Solutions, a leading provider of advanced sensing technologies, is calling upon startups to tackle the challenge of advancing fast charging solutions for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. As the adoption of EVs continues to rise, the development of efficient and rapid charging infrastructure is crucial to overcome range anxiety, promote EV adoption, and accelerate the transition to a sustainable transportation ecosystem. By addressing this challenge, startups can contribute to shaping the future of e-mobility and energy management.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the focus areas which meets one of problem statement.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)CavinKare
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Manufacturing: Products Handling

The finished products from the production floor are manually transported to respective places using forklifts for vertical movements, manual hydraulic trolleys, and has a lot of human intervention, which is also a time taking process. CavinKare is looking for solutions which includes conveyor belts, robots and any other technology to move goods from one place to another without any spillage and should be capable to handle at least 300 Kgs.

What We Are Looking For

  • You have an innovative tech solution in the smart factories, sustainable packaging, waste management that meets one of problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)CavinKare
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Manufacturing: Connected Factory 
CavinKare is looking for digital solution (Dashboard) to assess the production data with rated parameters in real time. The current process involves manual entry of data on excel and comparing the parameters. The solution should be cloud based technology and to be integrated with SAP. This is to assess the real time production parameters and compare with standard or rated parameters in order to achieve increase in productivity, efficiency and quality of product.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the smart factories, sustainable packaging, waste management that meets one of problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)CavinKare
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Sustainable packaging: Alternatives for hair colour laminates

CavinKare is looking for a sustainable alternative packaging for their hair colour products. Sachets are one of the major selling packaging formats but having a sustainable alternative is a challenge. Welcoming applications from startups with innovative and sustainable solutions.

What We Are Looking For

  • You have an innovative tech solution in the smart factories, sustainable packaging, waste management that meets one of problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)CavinKare
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Sustainable packaging: Alternatives for Rigid containers
For ever growing product range of CavinKare – containers are an integral part of the group. To include sustainable packaging alternatives – CavinKare is looking for solutions which are from these categories – 1) Packaging material with plant-based plastics i.e., plastics made from plant derivatives. 2) Paper based bottles (Preferred solution). 3) Compostable rigid contains (Should be home compostable).

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the smart factories, sustainable packaging, waste management that meets one of problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)CavinKare
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Sustainable packaging: Alternate to single use pack
To make a way against the effects of climate change, CavinKare is looking to eliminate plastic from their packaging. They are looking for sustainable cost effective multi use sachet that is recyclable and compostable.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the smart factories, sustainable packaging, waste management that meets one of problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)CavinKare
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Manufacturing: Digitisation of Processing data

CavinKare is looking for digital solution (Dashboard) to assess the production data with rated parameters in real time. The current process involves manual entry of data on excel and comparing the parameters. The solution should be cloud based technology and to be integrated with SAP. This is to assess the real time production parameters and compare with standard or rated parameters in order to achieve increase in productivity, efficiency and quality of product.

What We Are Looking For

  • You have an innovative tech solution in the smart factories, sustainable packaging, waste management that meets one of problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)CavinKare
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Dynamic BoM
Commodity Raw Material is natural and is posed to have variations in availability need to add alternate materials for Manufacturing. The current solution involves manual process of changing and booking the variations. CavinKare is looking for solution which has a digital dynamic BoM options to enter / modify the data of Raw Material and have a digital trace in real time.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the smart factories, sustainable packaging, waste management that meets one of problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  •  Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  •  Willing to travel to the locations for implementation
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Challenge Owner(s)Elico
Industry Types(s)
Agri-tech, Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Hydroponics/Aeroponics
ELICO is interested in advancements that enable real-time monitoring of plant growth, pH levels, water nutrient quality, and other key parameters. The goal is to collect valuable insights to optimize plant growth and sustainability through predictive analysis.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the domain- water quality, poultry, Hydroponics/Aeroponics any of the problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.

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Challenge Owner(s)Elico
Industry Types(s)
Agri-tech, Food Manufacturing

Gender characterization of chicken eggs
Elico needs a portable device/sensor to identify the gender of chicken before hatching. Rapid and Non destructive characterization gender of chicken eggs. Develop a portable sensor that can accurately determine the gender of chicken eggs at an early stage of development. 

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the domain- water quality, poultry, Hydroponics/Aeroponics any of the problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation.
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Challenge Owner(s)Elico
Industry Types(s)
Agri-tech, Food Manufacturing

Monitor and Control health of Poultry

The corporate accelerator program with ELICO focuses on seeking startup solutions related to monitoring the health of poultry. ELICO is interested in advancements that enable the assessment and control of poultry health through the detection and analysis of physical and metabolic parameters.

What We Are Looking For 
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the domain- water quality, poultry, Hydroponics/Aeroponics any of the problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation
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Challenge Owner(s)Elico
Industry Types(s)
Environmental Services, Urban Solutions

Indexing of Water Quality Data from Multiple Products & Regions
Water monitoring projects often involve collecting data from various sources and regions. The challenge lies in indexing and organizing this data in a structured manner to enable efficient retrieval and analysis.

Startups participating in the accelerator program can develop innovative solutions that automate the process of indexing water quality data. This could involve creating standardized data formats, implementing data management systems, and developing algorithms to identify patterns and anomalies in the data.

What We Are Looking For
  • You have an innovative tech solution in the domain- water quality, poultry, Hydroponics/Aeroponics any of the problem statements.
  • Your business is a growth stage start-up or scale-up.
  • Your business has at least 2 full-time team members.
  • Willing to travel to the locations for implementation

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