New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday launched its innovation contest ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ on the 5th death anniversary of former President and noted scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Dr Kalam, also known as missile man, had the vision of self-reliance.
The scheme is being launched for emerging technologies to promote the individuals & startups for innovation in defence and aerospace technologies in the country after the call of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the defence ministry said.
DRDO Innovation Contest, ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’, a scheme to promote the Indian innovators & startups, has been announced for innovations in defence and aerospace technologies byRaksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh today. @DRDO_India
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) July 27, 2020
The ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ is an open challenge to promote the innovators and startups of the country.
The winners will be decided after due evaluation by an expert committee.
Award money, up to Rs 10 lakh for startup and Rs five lakh to individual category, will be given to the winners.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed his happiness to announce the contest for the ‘Ignited Minds’, whether innovators or startups.
