IIT Mandi announces Startup Challenge winners

Over 300 startups, innovators and entrepreneurs participated in three thematic areas. The first prize carried a cash prize of INR 1 lakh, whereas the second and the third prize carried INR 60,000 and INR 40,000, respectively.  

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi’s Technology Business Incubator concluded the fifth edition of its annual flagship event, Himalayan Startup Trek (HST) in partnership with IIT Mandi iHUB and HCI Foundation. Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog, graced the HST concluding event as the chief guest.  

Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Mandi, said, “Congratulations to all startups for coming up with the new solutions. We will ensure the success of the winning teams with incubation support and look forward to inspiring more and more startups with innovative solutions. IIT Mandi is happy to take the responsibility of building and strengthening the startup valley in Himachal Pradesh.” 

‘Startup Grand Challenge’ winners 

In its fifth edition, HST 2021 hosted first-of-its-kind ‘Startup Grand Challenge’ - startup pitch competition in which over 300 startups, innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs participated in three thematic areas – The New Age Alliance - Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), The Foothill Innovators Challenge - Build for the Himalayas and The Habitable World Challenge - Environment and Sustainability. The first prize carried a cash prize of INR 1 lakh, whereas the second and the third prize carried cashes prize of INR 60,000 and INR 40,000, respectively. Check below the list of winners in each category. 

The New Age Alliance - Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) 

1. Upside Down Labs
2. DextrowareDevices 
3. DectrocelHealthcare  

The Foothill Innovators Challenge - Build for the Himalayas 

1. Baud Resources
2. ApeiroEnergy 
3. UNG Technologies

The Habitable World Challenge - Environment and Sustainability  

1. AumsatTechnologies LLP 
2. Rudhra Solar and Aqua India 
3. WEGoTUtility Solutions 

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