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On the occasion of National Space Day, India celebrates a monumental achievement—the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, a testament to ISRO’s growing leadership in global space exploration. As a tribute to this historic milestone and a step toward shaping the future, we proudly present Space Technologies and Applications for Earth and Beyond 2025: Ideathon for Viksit Bharat.
This national-level Ideathon is jointly organized by the Geospatial Intelligence & Applications Laboratory (Geo-Intel Lab) at IITTNiF, in collaboration with NRSC–ISRO. It serves as a dynamic platform for India’s young minds—students, researchers, startups, and educators—to ideate breakthrough solutions that leverage space-based technologies and Earth observation tools to solve pressing challenges on the ground. The ideathon calls on innovators to explore the full spectrum of satellite data, space weather, remote sensing platforms for earth and beyond, geospatial analytics, and NavIC/GNSS systems to generate solutions in areas like climate resilience, agriculture, disaster response, navigation, urban planning, and water management.
Anchored in the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, aligned with National Geospatial Policy 2022, and driven by the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, this initiative emphasizes that space is not just the final frontier—it is the launchpad for transformative change on Earth and Beyond.
Through this celebration of innovation, vision, and national pride, the Ideathon invites participants to think boldly, collaborate deeply, and build solutions that truly go to Earth and beyond.
Benefits for Winners
Winners of Ideation will receive more than just recognition — they’ll gain access to a powerful ecosystem of support to transform their ideas into impactful solutions.
1. Development Support from IITTNiF, NRSC & Partners
● Selected ideas will receive technical and mentoring, from IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF), the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) and Partners
● Winning teams will be guided to refine, validate, and develop their concepts into deployable prototypes or pilot-ready projects.
2. Pathways to National Deployment
● High-potential solutions will be considered for real-world implementation in collaboration with central/state government departments and aligned missions like Digital India, Smart Cities, PM Gati Shakti, or DISHA.
3. Visibility & Recognition
● Winners will be featured on national platforms.
4. Incubation & Startup Acceleration
● Promising teams with entrepreneurial ambitions will be eligible to join IITTNiF’s VIKAS Incubation Program, gaining access to:
○ Business mentoring, Funding & pitch support , Networking with industry partners and investors
5. Awards, Certificates & Endorsements
● Winners will receive Cash prizes and certificates of excellence
The theme “Space Technologies and Applications for Earth and Beyond 2025” aims to inspire participants to look beyond conventional boundaries and reimagine the role of space technology in solving Earth-centric challenges. It emphasizes the transformative power of satellite data, remote sensing, and space-based intelligence in driving sustainable, scalable, and impactful innovations. The objective is to:
Encourage a shift in perspective, where space is viewed not just as a frontier of exploration, but as a powerful enabler of everyday solutions.
Motivate innovation in critical domains such as agriculture, climate resilience, urban governance, and disaster management using satellite and geospatial technologies.
Stimulate curiosity and creativity in students and young professionals by exposing them to real-world space datasets and application opportunities.
Build a community of future-ready innovators equipped to work with India's growing space-tech and geospatial ecosystem.
Bridge the gap between space science and societal needs, aligning with national priorities like Digital India, National Geospatial Policy, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
First Prize : Students (Schools)- ₹5,000 ; Students (UG/PG)- ₹10,000 ; Faculties/ Researchers/ Startups- ₹15,000
Second Prize : Students (Schools)- ₹3,000 ; Students (UG/PG)- ₹7,500 ; Faculties/ Researchers/ Startups- ₹10,000
Third Prize : Students (Schools)- ₹1,500 ; Students (UG/PG)- ₹5,000 ; Faculties/ Researchers/ Startups- ₹5,000
Most Innovative Solution: All Categories- ₹5,000 Each Categories
Expected Outcomes
Development of data-driven, space-tech-enabled solutions addressing real-world problems in agriculture, urban planning, water management, disaster response, and climate resilience.
Recognition of top-performing students, startups, and researchers who demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and problem-solving capabilities using satellite and geospatial data.
Catalyzing new partnerships between participants and stakeholders like NRSC, academic institutions, government agencies, and tech companies for future research and deployment.
Hands-on learning and increased awareness about satellite datasets, tools, and APIs that expand participants’ geospatial skill sets.
Generation of practical use cases aligned with India’s national priorities, including Digital India, Smart Cities, PM Gati Shakti, and the National Geospatial Policy.
Establishment of a vibrant innovation pipeline and community committed to using space-based intelligence for societal good.
Opportunity for top ideas to be featured in whitepapers, policy briefs, or innovation compendiums and presented at national-level platforms or events.
Target Audience for the Ideathon
The Ideathon is designed to engage a wide spectrum of innovators and changemakers across India who are passionate about using space technologies to solve Earth-centric challenges. Whether you're just beginning your journey into the world of geospatial intelligence or already building solutions in the space-tech domain, this platform is for you.
School Students (Classes 8–12)
● Young minds curious about satellites, astronomy, GIS, and climate action.
● Introduced to space applications through guided ideation workshops and toolkits.
● Encouraged to think big and start early.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
● Engineering, science, geography, environmental, and data science students.
● Hands-on opportunity to ideate real-world solutions using satellite data, AI/ML, and GIS.
● Ideal for students ready to explore interdisciplinary frontiers.
Research Scholars
●Ph.D., M.Phil., and post-doctoral researchers in domains like remote sensing, hydrology, climate science, urban analytics, and space policy.
● Encouraged to propose research-backed, high-impact ideas with practical deployment potential.
Faculty Members & Educators
● Academicians who can mentor teams or contribute use cases.
● Promotes collaborative innovation between faculty and student teams.
Startups and Entrepreneurs
● Early-stage space-tech, agri-tech, or geospatial startups.
● Opportunity to pitch ideation-stage products or concepts aligned with national space applications.
● Gateway to incubation, mentorship, and government/industry visibility.
