PAST HIGHLIGHT
2017
Meraki 2017, hosted by the Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB) on January 27-28, was a platform for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas. The competition brought together 13 finalist teams from prestigious institutions, competing for seed funding and recognition.
Competition Structure:
- Stage 1: Registration and submission of business plans.
- Stage 2: Evaluation and shortlisting of the top 13 finalists.
- Stage 3: Final presentations before a distinguished panel of judges.
- Prizes: INR 1,50,000 for the winner, INR 1,00,000 for the runner-up, and INR 50,000 for third place.
Winners of the 2017 Meraki
- 1st Place: Renowatt Energy (Shankarlal Agrawal College, Salekasa)
- 2nd Place: KnoDues (IBS Hyderabad)
- 3rd Place: Khet Majoor (SCMHRD, Pune)
Top 13 Finalist Teams and Ideas:
- Trashpath (IIT Bombay)
IoT-based smart sensors to optimize waste collection and management. - ThereForYou (Fore School of Management, Delhi)
A web portal offering holistic support for elderly individuals, including health and companionship services. - Khet Majoor (SCMHRD, Pune)
Promoting agro-tourism by integrating hospitality and adventure for urban dwellers seeking nature experiences. (3rd Place) - Baked Beauty (Bhartiya Vidyapeeth, Delhi)
An online bakery delivering fresh bakery products across Delhi/NCR. - NAARMIANS (ICAR-NAARM)
A health drink made from banana plant pseudostems, promoting sustainability and nutrition. - Renowatt Energy (Shankarlal Agrawal College)
Customized LED lighting solutions for energy efficiency. (1st Place) - HelpUsGreen (Warwick Business School)
FlowerCycling® transforms temple waste into lifestyle products, benefiting the environment and supporting marginalized communities. - Project Sattva (SRCC, Delhi)
Enhancing rural economies through scientific cattle rearing and direct milk supply chains. - ANM (JECRC)
A wellness subscription box for women with organic hygiene products tailored for menstruation care. - KnoDues (IBS Hyderabad)
An app for tracking expenses, splitting bills, and managing dues among friends. (2nd Place) - Chakra Events (ILEAD, Kolkata)
A platform for booking event venues, enabling venue owners to expand and market their offerings. - Food Ladder (FIIB & IMS Ghaziabad)
Aggregating agricultural resources for social and economic sustainability while benefiting the environment. - Think Tank (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru)
Turning plastic waste into polyester yarn for clothing and other products.
