Ministry of Textiles Announces “Fostering Innovations in Technical Textiles” Hackathon under BHARAT TEX 2024
The Ministry of Textiles, through the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), is set to host a hackathon titled “Fostering Innovations in Technical Textiles – Hackathon for unleashing creativity in technical textiles” under the banner of “BHARAT TEX 2024.” Scheduled for February 26-29, 2024, applications for participation are invited until February 5.
The hackathon aims to create a collaborative platform, bringing together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. Sponsored and partnered by the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the event seeks to raise awareness, stimulate innovation, encourage collaboration, and address real-world challenges in the dynamic field of technical textiles.
NTTM, as a flagship scheme of the Government of India, concentrates on research, development, and innovation (RD&I), coupled with education, skill enhancement, and market promotion for technical textiles. Through ideation, prototype grants, and applied projects, NTTM has significantly contributed to advancing the sector.
The “BHARAT TEX 2024” hackathon comprises three phases: Ideation Phase, Development Phase, and Presentation & Judging Phase, covering 10 thematic areas, including Smart Textiles, Sustainable Textiles, Medical Textiles, Protective Textiles, Composites, Functional Fabrics, and more.
Participants have the opportunity to enrich their knowledge, build valuable connections, gain recognition, and work on practical applications within the technical textiles domain. The event aims to create an environment where contributors can actively address challenges faced by the industry.
The top three winners stand a chance to secure funding under the Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT), with grants of up to INR 50 lakhs for a maximum 18-month period, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Proposals for participation can be submitted until February 5, 2024, through email at nttm-textiles@gov.in, with the subject line “Hackathon – (Title of the proposal) Bharat-Tex 2024.”
For additional information and inquiries, please visit BHARAT TEX 2024.
