Bosch Innovation Challenge at iTNT Hub

About this scheme

The Bosch Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with iTNT Hub and Bosch Global Software Technologies, seeks to identify and support breakthrough ideas for building a "Foundational Security Strategy for IoT Products".

The challenge focuses on embedding security-by-design into IoT product development to help startups and MSMEs create secure, compliant, and resilient IoT solutions across the entire product lifecycle, from design to deployment.

The initiative encourages innovators to create a robust framework enabling security-by-design, compliance with regulatory standards, and scalable, resilient IoT ecosystems.

Problem Statement:
Develop a foundational IoT security framework that empowers organizations to embed security-by-design into IoT product development, ensure compliance with global standards, and build trustworthy connected systems. This solution must support structured, scalable, and sustainable security implementation throughout the IoT lifecycle.

Who can apply

• Early-stage & growth-stage startups
• R&D Teams
• Academic Researchers
• Innovators working on IoT security or related technologies such as Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, Device Authentication, Data Privacy, and Cloud Security.
• General Rules:
• Participants must meet the eligibility requirements of the Bosch Innovation Challenge.
• Each team must nominate a founder, co-founder, researcher lead, or designated representative as the primary point of contact.
• Teams must provide accurate and active email addresses and contact numbers.
• Participants must maintain detailed documentation of their solution development.
• Teams must adhere to all challenge rules, timelines, and guidelines.

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