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Student Innovators crowned at Futurepreneurs Challenge during Startup Mahakumbh

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April 7, 2025
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Amidst the eclectic energy, the brightest young minds from across India came together for the Futurepreneurs Challenge at Startup Mahakumbh, showcasing breakthrough ideas rooted in AI and designed to solve pressing local challenges. The grand finale saw 10 finalist teams pitch their innovations in a rapid-fire format to an audience of investors, policymakers, and industry leaders on Apr 5.

The event was graced by Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, who engaged in an insightful fireside chat with Madan Padaki, Founder & CEO, 1Bridge, President TiE Bangalore and Startup Mahakumbh organizing committee member. The Minister commended the students’ ingenuity and emphasized the government’s commitment to nurturing India’s innovation potential from the ground up.

Chitkara University, Chandigarh, emerged as the top winner with their innovation, Stick Buddy – a smart blind stick offering features like obstacle detection, time-date announcements, and emergency assistance, designed to empower visually impaired individuals with safer, more independent navigation. Tula’s Institute, Dehradun, secured the second prize with Pragati – an AI-powered nurse robot that provides health check-ups with a simple handshake, delivering real-time health alerts, particularly for underserved regions. Vignan Pharmacy College, Andhra Pradesh, clinched the third position with Magna Pads, a revolutionary menstrual care product that combines mineral-based pain relief with microfluidic diagnostic technology to enable early detection of conditions like anaemia and PCOS.

Reflecting on the role of youth-led innovation, Shri Jayant Chaudhary said, “What stood out to me today wasn’t just the ideas—it was the intent. Each young entrepreneur here isn’t chasing success for the sake of it; they’re solving real problems rooted in their communities. That’s the kind of mindset India needs—where skills and startups go hand in hand. Our job now is to nurture this instinct, strengthen the ecosystem, and make sure every student, every dreamer, feels confident that their idea has a place in India’s future. That’s how we build not just a startup nation, but a nation of responsible creators and leaders.”

The Jury Special Award #1 went to Government Polytechnic Deoria for their AI-enabled Agricultural Drone (Vayuputra), a cost-effective and scalable solution addressing critical issues like excessive pesticide use and labor shortages in Indian farming. The Jury Special Award #2 was bagged by Rajalakshmi College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu, for Jeevitham, an AI-powered child healthcare platform ensuring timely vaccinations, personalized nutrition, and digitized medical records for children aged 1–5.

Other top contenders include Aditya College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh, with Second Chance, an AI- and blockchain-based organ transplant solution; Ashoka University, Sonepat, with Kubar Protocol, an AI model to simplify MSME credit access; Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru, with Krishi Bhoomi AI, an advanced AI drone-rover hybrid for sustainable farming; ISBR Business School, Bengaluru, with Rudraksh, an AI-driven education aggregator platform for migrant children; and RV Institute of Management, Bengaluru, with OZY, a healthcare platform improving access to generics and offering freelancing opportunities for healthcare workers.

Madan Padaki, Trustee, TiE Global added, “Futurepreneurs is not just a competition—it’s a movement to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of young India. These students are building solutions with heart, powered by AI and driven by impact. The energy, creativity, and commitment they’ve shown prove that the future of innovation in India is in very good hands.”

The event celebrates not just innovation but also the promise of India’s youth to lead transformative change. With the Hon’ble Minister’s presence and the mentorship, funding opportunities, and national exposure extended to the winners, Futurepreneurs is set to become a pivotal force in nurturing the next generation of changemakers and innovators.

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