All Aboard for Innovation: Flipkart Tourism Challenge Invites Startups to Redefine Indian Travel

The Flipkart Tourism Challenge has been announced by Flipkart Ventures in partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). This is a brand new initiative to accelerate innovation in India's growing travel economy.

 

The challenge, which has been launched today, is open to startups recognised by DPIIT, and aims to discover and support tech-first solutions that can elevate the travel experience for Indian consumers. The challenge requests startups to develop innovative solutions in areas including destination discovery, personalised trip planning, AI-based pricing, immersive previews, and on-the-ground tech experiences.

 

The winning startup will be given a cash prize of ₹2.5 lakh, opportunities to receive mentoring from Flipkart leaders, and a potential opportunity to be selected for the Flipkart Leap Ahead accelerator program. The winner will even have the chance to pilot their solution with the companies under Flipkart Group, paving a feasible pathway for scaling their innovation.

 

Applications for the Flipkart Tourism Challenge will be accepted until May 5th, 2025. This challenge is yet another way for Flipkart to nurture entrepreneurship and leverage technology to improve the travel ecosystem in India, while also complementing DPIIT's desire to empower startups and to drive digital transformation across sectors.

 

Source: YourStory