IKG-PTU Startups won 10 lakh funding at Business Pitching Competition
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) student Shivam Sharma (2nd year CSE) and Vikalp Upadhyay (1st year CSE) co-founders of the startup Moovana, have secured the 1st Prize at the prestigious Business Pitching Competition held at CGC Jhanjeri. Their groundbreaking innovation also earned them the PRERNA Innovation Award, further cementing their position as trailblazers in the startup ecosystem. The prize includes 10 lakh startup funding.
City Air News
Apr 12, 2025 10:42
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Jalandhar/Kapurthala: I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) student Shivam Sharma (2nd year CSE) and Vikalp Upadhyay (1st year CSE) co-founders of the startup Moovana, have secured the 1st Prize at the prestigious Business Pitching Competition held at CGC Jhanjeri. Their groundbreaking innovation also earned them the PRERNA Innovation Award, further cementing their position as trailblazers in the startup ecosystem. The prize includes 10 lakh startup funding.
Moovana is revolutionizing the dairy industry with its state-of-the-art milk vending machine and analyzer, ensuring fresh, high-quality milk through advanced testing and automated dispensing. This innovation addresses critical challenges in the dairy sector, including quality control, adulteration prevention, and seamless access to fresh milk.
Prof. (Dr.) Susheel Mittal, Vice Chancellor, IKGPTU said that this achievement reflects IKGPTU’s continuous efforts to promote a thriving startup culture, equipping students with the resources, mentorship, and support required to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Dr S K Misra, Registrar IKGPTU congratulated the winners and emphasized the university’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
