Tamil Nadu Students Triumph at Bharat Billion Impact Challenge 2.0

Three student startup teams from Tamil Nadu secured the top spots at the national finale of the Bharat Billion Impact Challenge 2.0. Hosted by Young Indians Chennai, part of CII, these teams will receive incubation at IIT Madras, accessing its innovation ecosystem.

In a remarkable achievement, three student startup teams from Tamil Nadu have emerged victorious in the national finale of the Bharat Billion Impact Challenge (BBIC) 2.0, conducted on November 27 and 28. The challenge, hosted by Young Indians (Yi) Chennai, a segment of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), witnessed intense competition among young innovators.

The triumphant teams—Helping Hands from Coimbatore, Foodshield from Madurai, and Banraw from Erode—were among 14 contenders in the contest's second edition. Their success highlights the innovative potential residing within regional educational institutions.

These winning teams are set to receive invaluable incubation support at IIT Madras, granting them access to an extensive innovation ecosystem. This will enable them to further develop their pioneering ideas into impactful business solutions, according to a press release issued by Yi.

(With inputs from agencies.)