KPIT Shodh Awards
Recognizing Innovation and Research
The KPIT Shodh Awards is a platform for PhD researchers to win awards for outstanding research work in the field of advanced technologies that will help make the world of mobility cleaner, smarter and safer.
Why Participate In KPIT Shodh Awards
Chance to win awards upto 26 lakhs
Showcase your ideas at the International level
Opportunity to network with Industry
Discuss your ideas with experts
Opportunity to learn about the latest technology
Who Can Participate
PhD Scholars (Full time & Part time) across the globe
Research should be submitted, defended, or awarded during the period between - January 2024 to December 2024
Participants should register & submit their research by 25th September 2024
Categories for Thesis Submission
Sustainable Mobility
- Sustainable energy
- Self-healing material
- Energy and climate
- Green material
Künstliche Intelligenz
- AI breakthrough in mathematics
- Advanced AI algorithms
- Purpose built models
- Analytical framework
- Neuro-symbolic AI
Computing/Neuromorphic Computing
- Quantum computing
- Neuromorphic computing
- Photonic computing
- Magnonic computing
- Molecular computing
Bioengineering
- Bioprinting and tissue engineering
- Biocomputing and cybersecurity
- Next generation genome sequencing
- Bio-degradable and edible packaging
- Cell theraphy
Cyber Security/Cryptography
- Quantum cryptography
- Biological cryptography
- Symmetric-key cryptography
- Trusted heterogeneous network
- Latest cryptography algorithms
Materials - Lightweighting
Synthetic material composites for mobility applicationsGreen materialSelf-healing material
PRIZES
KPIT Shodh Groundbreaking Research Award
INR 14 Lakh
for ResearcherINR 40 Thousand
for the PhD Guide/MentorKPIT Shodh Groundbreaking Research Award for an individual/ team having a Prototype which has a maturity of TRL 5 and above
KPIT Shodh Best Thesis Award
INR 12 Lakh
for ResearcherINR 40 Thousand
for the PhD Guide/MentorKPIT Shodh Best Thesis Award for an individual/ team for the best research work done
Timeline
Registration and Submission
Award categories
You may opt for only one category, either KPIT Shodh Best Thesis Award (Thesis Only) or KPIT Shodh Groundbreaking Research Award (Thesis with Prototype).
Eligibility
The thesis/research work should have been Registered, awarded, defended, or submitted Ph.D. in 2024.
Submission Requirements
- A synopsis of your research.
- Upload your thesis work in a 4-to-6-page document in the form of a transaction paper.
- A recommendation letter from your academic advisor or guide.
- If you have selected KPIT Shodh Groundbreaking Research Award, submit video of prototype.
- The submission should fall in one of the 6 themes.
Evaluation and Finalist Selection
15-minute presentation of the research work on zoom call to jury panel.
We will select top entries for Groundbreaking Research award (Thesis with Prototype) and Best Thesis award (Thesis Only)
Eligibility
- New Disruptive concept introduced
- Innovation
- Depth and Thoroughness
- Scientific and Technical understanding
- Publications
- Potential for immediate commercialization
- Societal relevance
- Technical quality
- Professional quality/ Presentation Quality
- Networks/collaborations
Final Event and KPIT Shodh Awards
- Exhibition and demonstration of prototype
(Groundbreaking Research award) - In person presentation of the Thesis
(Best Thesis award)
Über KPIT
KPIT Technologies is a global partner to the automotive and Mobility ecosystem for making software-defined vehicles a reality. It is a leading independent software development and integration partner helping mobility leapfrog towards a clean, smart, and safe future.
With 13000+ automobelievers across the globe specializing in embedded software, AI, and digital solutions, KPIT accelerates its clients’ implementation of next-generation technologies for the future mobility roadmap.
With engineering centers in Europe, the USA, Japan, China, Thailand, and India, KPIT works with leaders in automotive and Mobility and is present where the ecosystem is transforming.
