diff --git a/_posts/2025-03-29-hult-prize-2025-iit-roorkee.md b/_posts/2025-03-29-hult-prize-2025-iit-roorkee.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..08ef726 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2025-03-29-hult-prize-2025-iit-roorkee.md @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "Hult Prize On-Campus at IIT Roorkee 2025: A Journey of Innovation and Sustainability" +category: coverstory +tags: [wona, column] +image: hult-prize-2025/image1.png +excerpt: "The Hult Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious student entrepreneurship competitions, offers $1M in funding to startups with transformative social impact." +--- + + + + + +The Hult Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious student +entrepreneurship competitions, offers \$1M in funding to startups with +transformative social impact. This year’s challenge inspired +participants to develop solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable +Development Goals (SDGs), fostering innovation and addressing global +challenges. + +**Building** **Momentum:** **Workshops** **and** **Knowledge** +**Sessions** + +The On-Campus journey at IIT Roorkee began with guest lectures and +workshops, providing insights into entrepreneurship, sustainability, and +social impact. Industry veterans and past participants shared valuable +experiences, helping students refine their ideas and strengthen their +business models. + +**Engaging** **the** **Student** **Community** + +A robust outreach campaign, including social media promotions, +networking events, and interactive Q&A sessions, generated immense +interest and participation. Students formed diverse teams, tackling +pressing issues with passion and creativity. The energy on campus was +infectious as participants worked tirelessly to perfect their pitches. + + + +**The** **On-Campus** **Round:** **A** **Battle** **of** **Ideas** + +During the On-Campus Round, held on **February** **22,** **2025**, teams +presented their innovative solutions to a distinguished panel of judges. +Each pitch was followed by a Q&A session that tested the feasibility, +impact, and scalability of their ideas. After a competitive and + +thought-provoking round, the judges selected the top three teams to +advance: + + + +🥇 **1st** **Place:** *Viridi* *Kranti* 🥈 **2nd** **Place:** +*Ittakestwo* 🥉 **3rd** **Place:** *Jeevam* + +**The** **Grand** **Finale:** **IIT** **Roorkee’s** **Champion** + +In the final showdown, the best teams delivered refined presentations, +incorporating feedback from earlier rounds. A panel of sustainability +and business experts evaluated their ideas based on innovation and +real-world impact. After rigorous deliberation, **Viridi** **Kranti** +emerged as the winner, earning a place at the **Hult** **Prize** +**Regional** **Finals**. + +**The** **Road** **Ahead** + +**Viridi** **Kranti** will now represent IIT Roorkee on the global +stage, competing with student startups worldwide. Their journey +exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship and commitment to positive +change. + +The Hult Prize On-Campus event at IIT Roorkee was not just a competition +but a celebration of innovation and determination. It empowered students +to see entrepreneurship as a force for good, inspiring them to continue +driving impactful solutions. As we cheer on our champions, we celebrate +a future shaped by bold ideas and sustainable change. diff --git a/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image1.png b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image1.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0cb89bd Binary files /dev/null and b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image1.png differ diff --git a/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image2.png b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image2.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e47f192 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image2.png differ diff --git a/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image3.png b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image3.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bcd9ef3 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image3.png differ diff --git a/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image4.png b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image4.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9250eef Binary files /dev/null and b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image4.png differ diff --git a/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image5.png b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image5.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..37f27b2 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/posts/hult-prize-2025/image5.png differ