Technology has always been the catalyst for the startup economy and the broader economy. In the context of India, whether it's the green revolution or industrialisation, technology has played a vital role in shaping the country's economy.
Today, technology is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our daily lives, each driving its own unique trajectory. It's no surprise that in the future, people will rely on technology for almost everything they do. To acknowledge the fundamental role of tech-based startups in the startup ecosystem, BW Disrupt organised its fifth edition of Techtors on July 27, 2023, in New Delhi, India.
The Initiative
Techtors is an exclusive initiative of BW Businessworld, in association with BW Disrupt, that recognises exceptional startups whose groundbreaking technology innovations have made a mark in India's startup ecosystem.
BW Disrupt Techtors plays a crucial role in empowering young companies, driving revolutionary ideas, and introducing novel solutions that shape the nation's future. In its fifth edition, it aims to acknowledge disruptive technologies that cater to specific demographics. Techtors has received an overwhelming number of nominations across sectors, showcasing their unique, technology-driven solutions for critical issues.
The process
More than 50 entries were received. Subsequently, after the second level of deliberation, a total number of 20 nominees were shortlisted and invited to present before the power-packed jury panel.
Nominations received for Techtors were put through a multi-tier screening and shortlisting procedure to get the list of well-deserved winners. The jury process followed a certain set of parameters to evaluate the entries and these were the uniqueness of the tech service/product, current market value, the potential for growth and customer attraction till date.
The Jury
The esteemed jury panel included Lloyd Mathias, Business Strategist and Angel Investor; Ankit Agarwal, Director for Venture Debt, Lighthouse Canton; Sudhir Rao, Managing director, India Celesta Capital; Chirag Bhatia, AVP, Trifecta Capital
Winners
S.no | Name | Company | Product |
1 | Anirvan Chatterjee | HaystackAnalytics | Universal Infectious Disease Test (Universal ID) |
2 | Manish Gupta | Rezo.ai | Auto Engage and Auto Analyse |
3 | Vikas Jain | Acviss | Certify |
4 | Kalyan Sivasailam | 5C Network | Prodigi |
5 | Madhusudan K | Stockgro | StockGro |
6 | Shub Bhowmick | Tredence Analytics solutions | Customer COSMOS |
7 | Raja Debnath | Veefin | Veefin SCF |
8 | Rohit Arora | Biz2credit | NBFC in a Box |
9 | Gaurav Jalan | mpokket | Customer Onboarding Platform |
10 | Satya Prabhakar | Sulekha.com | ProManage.biz |
11 | Ankit Agarwal | InsuranceDekho tech stack | InsuranceDekho tech stack |