{"id":42384,"date":"2025-10-15T16:38:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/tie-u-rajasthan-awards-inr-7-lakh-in-total-prize-money-to-emerging-college-innovators\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T16:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:08:59","slug":"tie-u-rajasthan-awards-inr-7-lakh-in-total-prize-money-to-emerging-college-innovators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/tie-u-rajasthan-awards-inr-7-lakh-in-total-prize-money-to-emerging-college-innovators\/","title":{"rendered":"TiE U Rajasthan awards INR 7 Lakh in total prize money to emerging college innovators!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rajasthan [India], October 15:<\/strong> TiE Rajasthan proudly announces the winners of TiE U Rajasthan 2025\u201326, an initiative dedicated to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among college startups across the state.<\/p>\n

This year witnessed an incredible response with 150+ applications pouring in from budding innovators across Rajasthan. After multiple rounds of evaluation, 30 promising startups were shortlisted to undergo one-on-one mentoring from TiE\u2019s esteemed mentors \u2014 refining their ideas, business models, and investor pitches.<\/p>\n

Following inspiring Semi-Finals and an intense Grand Finale, here are the champions of TiE U Rajasthan 2025\u201326:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winner \u2013 SmalBlu (Mentor: Munesh Jadoun)<\/strong><\/p>\n

College: BITS Pilani<\/p>\n

AI for enterprise data infrastructure optimization<\/p>\n

Equity-free Grant: \u20b95,00,000<\/p>\n

1st Runners-up \u2013 Natturz Bio Kontrol Pvt. Ltd. (Mentor: Shekhar Gattani)<\/strong><\/p>\n

College: BITS Pilani<\/p>\n

Alternative dairy \u2013 100% natural, lactose-free gelatos, beverages & tofu<\/p>\n

Prize: \u20b950,000<\/p>\n

2nd Runners-up \u2013 J L Microelectronics Pvt. Ltd. (Mentor: Ashim Bhasin)<\/strong><\/p>\n

College: BITS Pilani<\/p>\n

Powering the future of IoT, sustainably<\/p>\n

Prize: \u20b950,000<\/p>\n

Special Award by Metacube \u2013 Anuriva Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Mentor: Metacube)<\/strong><\/p>\n

College: IIT Jodhpur<\/p>\n

Innovative healthcare solutions for safer neonatal transport<\/p>\n

Prize: \u20b91,00,000<\/p>\n

The Chapter Winner \u2013 SmalBlu will now represent Rajasthan at the TiE U Global Pitch Competition during the prestigious 10th TiE Global Summit, showcasing innovation from the state on a global platform! ??<\/p>\n

Message from Dr. Sheenu Jhawar, President \u2013 TiE Rajasthan<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTiE U Rajasthan continues to be a beacon for young innovators who dare to dream and build. The energy, creativity, and passion we witnessed this year reaffirm our belief that the future of entrepreneurship in Rajasthan is bright and boundless. My heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants who made this journey so inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n

Message from Lead \u2013 Puneet Mittal<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s incredible to see how college startups evolve with the right mentorship and support. Each of the finalists showcased remarkable growth and clarity of purpose. I extend my deepest gratitude to our mentors, jury members, and partners for making TiE U Rajasthan 2025\u201326 such a grand success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Special Thanks to Our Jury Members:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abhishek Gupta, Neeraj Soni, Neha Chauhan, Nishant Patni, Nitish Bugalia, Piyush Lohia, Pranay Mathur, Ravi Goenka, and Sachin M. Khandelwal<\/p>\n

Partners Supporting the Journey:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Startup Patron: Metacube<\/p>\n

Impact Partner: BVK Group<\/p>\n

Academic Catalyst: GCEC Global Foundation<\/p>\n

A heartfelt thank you to Lead \u2013 Puneet Mittal, Co-Lead \u2013 Parijat Agrawal, Chief Mentor \u2013 Basantt Khaitan, and the entire TiE Rajasthan Committee & Mentors for their unwavering support in empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rajasthan [India], October 15: TiE Rajasthan proudly announces the winners of TiE U Rajasthan 2025\u201326, an initiative dedicated to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among college startups across the state. This year witnessed an incredible response with 150+ applications pouring in from budding innovators across Rajasthan. After multiple rounds of evaluation, 30 promising startups were shortlisted…<\/p>\n

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