Urban Move – Open Innovation Challenge by CUMTA & StartupTN (India)

The challenge intends to solve various urban mobility and pressing traffic challenges such as availability of reliable information about public transport, simplify public transportation ticketing, real-time information on traffic congestion and lack of common database for road assets & civic infrastructure management in Chennai.

Focus Areas

• Chennai’s Mobility Challenge focuses on:
  • AI & ML
  • GIS
  • IoT
  • Smart City

Themes

• Participants can select any theme from the listed 5 themes, develop their idea within that framework, and propose a solution to address an urban mobility challenge.
  • Interactive Public Transit Web Map:
    • Real-time transport visualization & accessibility mapping:
      • Bus Stops & Route Network
      • Metro Stations & Network
      • Suburban Stations & Network
      • Multi-modal Integration
  • Seamless Ticketing Without Apps:
    • IoT-based ticketing for universal access without apps/cards:
      • Universal access and seamless ticketing system compatible with Chennai’s operating conditions, eliminating the need for smartphones or physical cards.
  • AI-based Traffic Monitoring:
    • Real-time traffic analytics using CCTV & AI:
      • Vehicle Classification:
        • Automated vehicle type detection and counting
      • Traffic Analysis:
        • Volume monitoring and pattern recognition
      • Signal Optimization:
        • AI-driven traffic signal timing adjustments
      • Predictive Analytics:
        • Traffic forecasting and alert systems
  • Road Infrastructure Mapping & Auditing:
    • AI-powered mobile app for comprehensive urban & road asset mapping:
      • Footpath:
        • Walkability assessment
      • Trees:
        • Green cover mapping
      • Road Condition:
        • Pothole detection
      • Speed Breakers:
        • Mapping & Assessment
      • Night Safety:
        • Lighting analysis
      • Road Assets:
        • Infrastructure audit
  • Geo-Augmented Reality Application for Urban Utilities:
    • AR based solution for underground infrastructure mapping, visualisation and management
      • Underground Utilities
        • Water Lines
        • Power Lines
        • Network Lines
      • Geo-Located 3D AR Visualisation
        • Interactive 3D Geo-anchored AR visualisation of underground assets with maintenance history and real-time status updates

Benefits

• Mentorship & Recognition
  • Gain invaluable insights from experts & government officials.
• Startup Support
  • Access business incorporation assistance & funding
• Internships & Job Opportunities
  • Connect with top companies & government agencies
• Government Collaboration
  • Work with CUMTA & other agencies on real projects

Eligibility Criteria

• This challenge is open to:
  • Startups in transportation and technology
  • Professionals with expertise in urban planning
  • Researchers in AI, data science, and GIS
  • Students with relevant technical skills

For more information, visit CUMTA.