Startup Grand Challenge in Food Sector 3.0 (India)

Deadline: 16 August 2025

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry invites innovative food startups to participate in the World Food India 2025 Startup Grand Challenge 3.0.

Launching a Startup Grand Challenge in the food processing sector is aimed at catalysing innovation and accelerating technological advancements. Through this national-level Grand Challenge, Ministry of Food Processing and Industries (MoFPI) & Startup India aim to facilitate generation of disruptive ideas fuelled by fresh perspective and leading research.

Themes

Food processing

Problem Statement

Problem Statement 1
- Sustainable/Smart Packaging solution
Problem Statement 2
- AI-based Automation/Sensors in MSME Sector
Problem Statement 3
- Alternate Protein with Amino Acid Profile
Problem Statement 4
- Food Safety and Traceability System Application in the Food Industry

Incentives

Fiscal Incentives
- The top 06 ideas will be provided with a cash prize of Rs.4 lakh per Startup by MoFPI.
Non-Fiscal Incentives
- The Winners will get pro-bono incubation/ acceleration (which costs up to Rs.2.5 Lakhs).
- At the end of the incubation, the selected participants will have the opportunity for field and pilot test their product in the market. Startups will have access to validate their technology from NIFTEM-Thanjavur.

Eligibility Criteria