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Rising Stars of Entrepreneurship Shine at TiE Grad Plus Regional Finals 2024

Hyderabad: The TiE Grad Plus Regional Finals 2024 witnessed an inspiring display of young entrepreneurial talent, as student teams from various colleges competed for top honors and the opportunity to advance to prestigious platforms like the TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2024 in Bangalore and the Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC). The event opened with remarks from Dr. Nandita Sethi, Co-Chair of the TiE Grad Committee, who underscored the transformative impact of TiE Grad in supporting students’ entrepreneurial ambitions. Dr. Sethi highlighted the benefits and opportunities the winners will enjoy, including networking and mentorship, and extended gratitude to the dedicated TiE Grad committee, jury, guests and participants, on behalf of Committee Chair Mr. Bhanu Prakash Varla.

Addressing the participants, the Chief Guest, Mr. Joginder Tanikella, CEO, T-Works shared his experiences with startup innovators who bring their prototypes to life at T-Works, including WCB Robotics, a past TiE Grad startup. He encouraged students with aspirations to move their ideas forward, offering T-Works as a resource for prototype development and guidance.

Mr. Srini Chandupatla, President of TiE Hyderabad, inspired participants by highlighting TiE Grad as a powerful launchpad that transforms academic ideas into real-world ventures, paving the way for tomorrow’s innovators. He encouraged students to see this as the start of a lifelong entrepreneurial journey, with TiE Hyderabad’s support and mentorship waiting for them every step of the way.

The competition saw spirited pitches from 12 student teams. Green Fusion, an energy monitoring startup for industries from Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram, emerged as the winner, taking home ₹1 lakh in prize money. G-Eye, A compact and affordable eye examination device   from G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Sciences claimed the 1st runner-up position with a prize of ₹50,000, while Red String, an affordable, tailored talent solutions platform for startups to showcase, source, and scale from Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering & Technology won the 2nd runner-up position with ₹20,000. A special People’s Choice Award for the best Elevator Pitch went to Green Fusion, securing an additional ₹10,000.

The TiE Grad Plus Regional Finals 2024 were a resounding success, furthering TiE’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial innovation among the next generation. The event celebrated students’ dedication, creativity, and drive, inspiring them to advance their entrepreneurial pursuits on a global stage.

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