Thursday, 27 July | PNS | DEHRADUN
Runway Incubator announced the names of the winners of the second edition of Take Off Startup Challenge which witnessed participation of over 400 young aspiring entrepreneurs from across India. Abheejit Khandagale from Nagpur sealed the win and took home a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakh by presenting his startup Ekatra. It is a generative AI platform that delivers hyper-personalised learning experiences, using text (including SMS and WhatsApp). Notably, the startup contest was co-hosted by UPES School of Business and Runway Incubator in partnership with Pearl Academy.
Yalavarthy Grahya, an engineering graduate from Hyderabad, won a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh for her startup INVIU Systems which helps individuals with mobility limitations. INVIU offers a comprehensive analysis of gait abnormalities (walking abnormalities) which enables doctors to suggest effective treatment and rehabilitation plans.
The names of the winners were announced at a programme in New Delhi where the top 10 teams presented their startups. The jury comprised eminent members like CEO of Power Gummies Divij Bajaj, founder of 4700 BC Chirag Gupta, AVP of IAN Fund Pritish Sehgal and founder and CEO of The India Network Rahul Narvekar.
CEO of Runway Incubator and director of UPES School of Business Rahul Nainwal said that the second edition of the Take Off Challenge showcased the brilliant, entrepreneurial spirit of these young minds. “Their innovative ideas and clear vision have significantly raised the bar for competition,” he added.
