Resources:

External Links

Delhi Technological University

Official university website — campus, academics, and admissions.

Ministry of Education, Government of India

National policy context for youth innovation and skill-development initiatives.

Startup India

Support schemes and resources for early-stage innovators and founders.

Innovation Playbook

A step-by-step field guide for teams moving from problem observation through ideation, prototyping and validation — structured around the same 100-day journey as the Challenge itself.

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Innovation Playbook

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Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

TRL 1

Basic Principles Observed

Basic scientific principles are identified and observed.

TRL 2

Technology Concept Formulated

The basic concept and potential application of the technology are defined.

TRL 3

Experimental Proof of Concept

Critical functions are demonstrated through experiments or initial proof-of-concept studies.

TRL 4

Technology Validated in Laboratory

Components or systems are integrated and validated in a controlled laboratory environment.

TRL 5

Technology Validated in Relevant Environment

The technology is tested and validated under conditions representative of the intended application.

TRL 6

Technology Demonstrated in Relevant Environment

A representative prototype or system is demonstrated in a relevant environment.

TRL 7

System Prototype Demonstrated in Operational Environment

A near-complete or fully functional prototype is demonstrated under actual or operational conditions.

TRL 8

System Complete and Qualified

The technology is fully developed, tested and qualified, with the complete system demonstrated and ready for deployment.

TRL 9

Actual System Proven in Operational Environment

The technology has been successfully deployed and proven through actual operation and real-world use.

TRL	Level	Description
TRL 1	Basic Principles Observed	Basic scientific principles are identified and observed.
TRL 2	Technology Concept Formulated	The basic concept and potential application of the technology are defined.
TRL 3	Experimental Proof of Concept	Critical functions are demonstrated through experiments or initial proof-of-concept studies.
TRL 4	Technology Validated in Laboratory	Components or systems are integrated and validated in a controlled laboratory environment.
TRL 5	Technology Validated in Relevant Environment	The technology is tested and validated under conditions representative of the intended application.
TRL 6	Technology Demonstrated in Relevant Environment	A representative prototype or system is demonstrated in a relevant environment.
TRL 7	System Prototype Demonstrated in Operational Environment	A near-complete or fully functional prototype is demonstrated under actual or operational conditions.
TRL 8	System Complete and Qualified	The technology is fully developed, tested and qualified, with the complete system demonstrated and ready for deployment.
TRL 9	Actual System Proven in Operational Environment	The technology has been successfully deployed and proven through actual operation and real-world use.