PAST HIGHLIGHT
2012
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.
