1st Prize and ₹3 Lakh at Ideation Competition 2.0

Winning moments like these redefine a startup’s journey. Our team achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the 1st Prize with a cash reward of ₹3,00,000 at Ideation Competition 2.0, organized by Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skill University (RT-MSSU) in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Innovation Society and I-Spark Foundation. The competition witnessed participation from over 250 teams across Maharashtra, each bringing forward their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial dreams. The journey was intense from two rigorous bootcamps that tested our innovation, strategy, and execution skills, to three competitive pitching rounds that challenged our clarity, confidence, and conviction. After weeks of preparation and multiple rounds of presenting our vision for E-Kaathi, we emerged as the winners, proving that purpose-driven innovation always finds its way to recognition. The grand finale was a moment of immense pride we were felicitated by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, in the presence of esteemed dignitaries including Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, IAS Manisha Verma, and Dr. Apoorva Palker, Vice-Chancellor of RT-MSSU. This victory wasn’t just about the prize it was validation that our mission to empower the visually impaired through technology truly resonates. It strengthened our belief that innovation, when driven by empathy, can bring lasting change.