{"id":131,"date":"2025-11-28T12:11:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/newsite\/?page_id=131"},"modified":"2026-02-22T16:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T16:19:19","slug":"national-grand-challenges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/index.php\/national-grand-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"National Grand Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-2.13.55-PM-1024x616.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1061\" style=\"width:1170px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-2.13.55-PM-1024x616.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-2.13.55-PM-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-2.13.55-PM-768x462.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-2.13.55-PM-1536x924.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/3dgem.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-2.13.55-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-hover-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d270d8ffb49bd47ee38fe5fa9ed9442d\"><strong>Promoting Indigenous 3D Technology Makers of India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>3D GEM \u2013 National Grand Challenge<\/strong>&nbsp;is a flagship national initiative under the 6th Edition of&nbsp;<strong>3D GEM 2026<\/strong>, aimed at&nbsp;<strong>empowering and showcasing Indigenous 3D Technology Manufacturers of India<\/strong>.<br>The challenge brings together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian 3D Printer manufacturers (Polymer, Metal, Resin, Bio)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material manufacturers (Powders, Filaments, Resins, Bio-inks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software developers (Modelling, Simulation, AR\/VR\/XR, AI, Digital Twin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D Scanner makers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additive Manufacturing hardware innovators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI coders and digital asset creators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic and research innovators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission is to make India a&nbsp;<strong>global leader in next-generation 3D Technology innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-hover-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4fa1f116060e82702f6ad0f979f29898\"><strong>Purpose of the National Grand Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a&nbsp;<strong>national platform<\/strong>&nbsp;that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promotes&nbsp;<strong>Made-in-India 3D Technology manufacturers and innovators<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports the growth of India\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Additive Manufacturing ecosystem<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enables collaborations between&nbsp;<strong>Industry, Academia, R&amp;D institutions, and Startups<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accelerates indigenous development of&nbsp;<strong>hardware, materials, software, and digital solutions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcases India&#8217;s capabilities in&nbsp;<strong>Engineering, Medical, Defence, Aerospace, Manufacturing, and Digital Technologies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-hover-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-263dd6e079bc275325a8439ddd463a19\"><strong>Categories of Participation (Indigenous Makers &amp; Innovators)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Polymer 3D Printers<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FDM \/ FFF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SLA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SLS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DLP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-temperature engineering material systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Metal 3D Printers<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laser Powder Bed Fusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Binder Jetting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directed Energy Deposition (DED \u2013 powder or wire)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electron Beam systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Resin &amp; Bio Printing Technologies<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resin-based SLA, LCD, DLP machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D Bio-printers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bio-ink manufacturers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical-grade resin and polymer producers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Indigenous Material Manufacturers<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metal powders (Ti, Al, SS, Inconel, Copper, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polymer powders (PA12, TPU, composites)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filaments &amp; engineering-grade polymers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photopolymer resins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bio-inks for tissue engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Software &amp; Digital Engineering Innovators<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D Design software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D Modelling software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulation &amp; analysis tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-driven generative design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital twin simulators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing workflow &amp; automation software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. XR &amp; AI Technology Developers<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Augmented Reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual Reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixed Reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended Reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-based modelling \/ printing optimisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital asset creators for engineering &amp; medical visualisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. 3D Scanners &amp; Data Capture Technology<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handheld scanners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial metrology scanners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photogrammetry systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-enabled scanning applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. AM Ecosystem Innovators<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post-processing machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNC hybrid AM systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calibration and metrology tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AM workflow automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education &amp; digital content creators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-72258934ea7571c6e33ab45ab04e9adf\"><strong>Challenge Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants must demonstrate innovations in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indigenous machine development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material science &amp; formulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software R&amp;D and digital engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced manufacturing capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export-ready AM solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-cost and high-performance systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications in Engineering, Medical, Aerospace, Defence, Railways, Energy &amp; Automotive sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The competition highlights&nbsp;<strong>self-reliance<\/strong>, supporting the vision of&nbsp;<strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong>&nbsp;in advanced technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fe768d3eafdafefa524c3e3a6554035e\"><strong>Submission Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each participating organisation or startup must submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technology Description Document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prototype \/ Working Model Showcasing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical Specifications &amp; Innovation Summary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application Use Cases and Performance Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live Demonstrations during 3D GEM 2026 at IIT Bombay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For software participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demo videos, screenshots, workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI model summaries \/ algorithms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulation case studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5c1eeff9cf30a485644fefe7d3277274\"><strong>Evaluation &amp; Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solutions are evaluated on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Innovation &amp; Technology Depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indigenous Value Addition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial &amp; National Impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance &amp; Technical Maturity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affordability &amp; Scalability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export readiness &amp; global competitiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Grand Champion \u2013 Indigenous Maker of India (2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category Champions&nbsp;(Polymer, Metal, Software, XR, Materials, Bio, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificates of Excellence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase at 3D GEM Exhibition Floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunity for collaborations with industry &amp; government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-eb60b02e24c67bba6838444592faa016\"><strong>Why This Challenge Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Builds a strong platform for&nbsp;<strong>Indian AM manufacturers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages&nbsp;<strong>R&amp;D, innovation, and technology leadership<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps India reduce reliance on imported AM systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes global competitiveness of Indian 3D companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connects indigenous makers to users in&nbsp;<strong>Engineering, Manufacturing, Defence, Aerospace, Healthcare, and Education<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-accent-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5e5bacae93300ebb01fba645d73757e4\"><strong>How to register?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only Indian Company will be able to register.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill the below google registration form with the details expected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong>GOOLE REGISTRATION FORM LINK \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp; 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