The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Northeast Techathon – X4, Northeast India’s largest hunt for ICT-based business ideas, organized by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, was successfully concluded recently. This event, spanning five states in Northeast India—Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Nagaland—from August 29 to September 20, 2024, aimed to identify, nurture, and celebrate innovative ideas while equipping entrepreneurs with essential skills and mentorship.
Speaking to Business North East, Pranjal Konwar, Chief Operating Officer at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, commented, "The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Northeast Techathon series has been playing a remarkable role in fostering the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Northeast. It provides a vital platform for bright minds to showcase their ideas and gain essential guidance. The response received by the program is a testament to the region’s potential for innovation and entrepreneurship."
Each state hosted a two-day event, starting with a workshop by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) that focused on effective pitching techniques. These workshops helped participants sharpen their presentation skills in preparation for the final pitching session on Day 2. Local startup founders from each hosting state also shared their entrepreneurial journeys, providing inspiration and valuable insights to the participants.
On Day 2, participants pitched their ideas to a distinguished jury, which selected three winners from each state. The events blended learning, motivation, and competition, culminating in the discovery of some of the most promising startups in Northeast India.
The Techathon showcased impressive talent across the region. In Assam, the event held at Gauhati University Institute of Science and Technology on August 30 and 31 saw Hatk Media LLP, Stemcorp Dynamics LLP, and Gentledental.ai emerge as the winners. The subsequent event in Assam at Jorhat Engineering College on September 19 and 20 recognized Outplayed, AgroNexa, and Telescope Records as winners.
Arunachal Pradesh's event at Rajiv Gandhi University on August 29 and 30 awarded Paradise on Wheels, InstaLaw, and Ninur Farms AI. In Nagaland, the YouthNet Incubation Centre hosted participants on September 9 and 10, where Earthian Ki, Kiphire Mart, and Splinxify (Coders Hope) walked away as winners. Meghalaya's PRIME Hub in Shillong held its event on September 4 and 5, with Dejame Creacion, Iewduh Techz, and Recycle Bazzar taking the winning spotlight. In Mizoram, the Mizoram Startup Hub celebrated Hinside, Style n Pose, and 3D Printing Solution as winners on September 12 and 13.
The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Northeast Techathon series has been playing a remarkable role in fostering the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Northeast, providing a vital platform for bright minds to showcase their ideas and gain essential guidance. The response received by the program is a testament to the region’s potential for innovation and entrepreneurship.@+91 99104 67770
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