PAST HIGHLIGHT
2012
Meraki 2012 – Summary Overview:
Meraki 2012, organized by the Entrepreneurship Cell “Udaan” at Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), was a nationwide business plan competition held on March 1-2, 2012. Open to students from undergraduate and graduate institutions across India, the event featured 84 colleges, including IITs, IIMs, and other top institutions.
Competition Structure:
- Registration Stage: Participants registered their interest.
- Elimination Stage: Teams submitted executive summaries of their business plans; the top 10 were selected.
- Presentation Rounds: Shortlisted teams presented their detailed plans. Five finalists competed in the grand finale.
Winners:
- Winner: WeThinkers (SNDT Women’s College, Mumbai)
A creative business idea that showcased innovation and practicality. The winning team impressed the jury with their innovative and practical business idea that showcased strong potential for real-world implementation and scalability. - Runner-Up: The Green Energy (IIM Bangalore)
Focused on sustainable energy solutions for a greener future. The runner-up team presented a visionary plan centered around sustainable energy solutions, addressing critical environmental challenges with a focus on green technology. - Third Place: Agamya (NITIE, Mumbai)
Presented an entrepreneurial concept emphasizing efficiency and impact. Securing third place, Agamya demonstrated a well-structured business concept aimed at improving operational efficiency while creating significant social and financial impact.
Top 10 Teams of Meraki 2012:
- WeThinkers – SNDT Women’s College, Mumbai
- The Green Energy – IIM Bangalore
- Agamya – NITIE, Mumbai
- Parivartan – NITIE, Mumbai
- Sampurn(e)arth – Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- The Readers’ Refuge – St. Stephen’s College & SRCC
- HealthyMe – SSCBS, University of Delhi
- Tilzmatic Tech – IMI, New Delhi
- Ground Breakers – IIT Roorkee
- The Outliers – IIFT, New Delhi
Judges & Their Roles:
- Alok Mittal (Managing Director, Canaan India): Assessed scalability and innovation.
- Prashant Tandon (Founder, Healthkart): Evaluated business feasibility and market alignment.
- Manish Kheterpal (Ex-Director, Providence Equity Partners): Provided insights on investment potential and financial viability.
- Vishal Dixit (Director, Zephyr Peacock): Focused on strategy and long-term sustainability.
Closing Note: Meraki 2012 successfully fostered entrepreneurial talent, awarding a total prize pool of ₹1.75 lakhs and promoting innovation among India’s brightest minds.
