Geo-Innovation
Program Stages
Application Submission & Selection Process
Submit the duly filled application form before 31st January, 2022.The qualified StartUps will be informed about their selection for solution building and mentoring stage.
Solution Building & Mentoring Stage (10th January, 2022 to 21st March, 2022)
Esri India would provide technology mentorship and access to Esri software for integration with ArcGIS platform. Esri India CoE team along with mentors would do a timely progress reviews with teams to ensure timely completion of solutions. Finalists will be selected based on the fulfilment of ideated objectives, application of GIS technology and readiness of products or MVP. Mentors from partner community will be assigned to Startups for guidance and support to build business models and final presentations.
Business Pitch (April 2022)
The selected applicants will receive an invite to showcase their solution and present their solutions and business pitch. The startup would present to a panel of Jury and the top three finalists will be rewarded.
Timelines:
Application Submission :
31st January, 2022
Product Development :
10th January, 2022 - 21st March, 2022
Final Pitch Presentation and Judgement :
April, 2022
Evaluation Criteria
| Area of Evaluation | Weightage | Description |
| Product Idea | 15% | Product Idea 15% Concept clarity / Value Proposition / Address Problem Area |
| Market Potential | 20% | Business model and addressable size of market. |
| Technology | 30% | Usage of ArcGIS platform in the product architecture. |
| USP | 25% | USP of the product and key differentiator from other available solutions. |
| Scalability | 10% | Ability to scale up the solution for larger use. |
Awards
- Winner - Trophy + 5 Day Developer Training for 5 Persons.
- 1st Runner Up - Trophy + 5 Day Developer Training for 3 Persons.
- 2nd Runner Up - Trophy + 5 Day Developer Training for 2 Persons.