News – MZU Incubation Centre

Mizoram University Hosts Innovia 1.0 – Its First Innovation Challenge

Webmaster — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:41:23 +0000

The Mizoram University Institution’s Innovation Council successfully organized its inaugural Innovation Challenge, Innovia 1.0. The grand finale took place on 7th February 2025, where 12 finalist teams showcased their groundbreaking ideas. The esteemed panel of jurors included:

Dr. C. Vanlalramsanga, IES – Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India
Prof. Lalbiakzuali – Government Hrangbana College
Ms. Vanlalrinzuali – Creative Director, Label Lélen
Mr. John Varte – Cluster Head & Deputy Vice President, HDFC Bank

The event was hosted by MZU Incubation Centre and MZU Entrepreneurship Development Centre, reinforcing the university’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

INNOVIA Final Round

Webmaster — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:40:27 +0000

INNOVIA FINAL ROUND

Time : 7th Feb, 2025 10:30 AM
Venue : MZU Incubation Centre

Sl/No	Name	Time Alloted
1	Destination Management Team (MCC) (PG)	10:30 – 10:45
2	Perilla (RIPANS) (PG)	10:45 – 11:00
3	Faith and Hope (RIPANS) (PG)	11:00 – 11:15
4	Perilla (RIPANS) (PG)	11:15 – 11:30
5	Rachita (MZU FOOD TECH) (PG)	11:30 – 11:45
6	Dr. Dibya (MZU PHYSICS) (PG)	11:45 – 12:00
7	Zofarms (MZU MANAGEMENT) (PG)	12:00 – 12:15
8	Dr. Sunil (MZU TOURISM) (PG)	12:15 – 12:30
BREAK		12:30 – 01:15
9	Ephraim (MZU) (PG)	01:15 – 01:30
10	Sonu(Scheme) (MZU IT) (UG)	01:30 – 01:45
11	Revolve (MZU B TECH) (UG)	01:45 – 02:00
12	Ruatfela and Kima (MZU B TECH) (UG)	02:00 – 02:15
13	RealGenZ (MZU B TECH) (UG)	02:15 – 02:30
Alloted time for each participants : 15 minutes Pitching : 5 mins G Interaction : 10 mins

‘Innovia 24’ – The Mizoram University Innovation Challenge 2024

Webmaster — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:26:12 +0000

Event Coordinator

LALREMMAWIA

Email

mzuinnovia24@gmail.com

Phone

8787432651

APPLICATION FORM

DOWNLOAD SAMPLE FORMAT

INNOVIA 2024 PITCH DECK

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Mizoram University Innovation Challenge 2024 aims to foster creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills among students from Mizoram University and its affiliated colleges. The challenge will focus on addressing local and regional issues through innovative solutions and will provide students with a platform to showcase their talents and ideas. Further, the challenge can advance the upcoming innovations within the University’s domain as in-breed startups

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

Students from Mizoram University and its affiliated colleges.
Participation is open to individuals and teams (maximum 5 members per team).

TIMELINE

Submission of Proposals: 31^st October 20, 2024
Evaluation: Up to 5^th November, 2024
Final Presentations: 7^th & 8^th November, 2024
Awards and Closing Ceremony: 11^th November, 2024

CHALLENGE STRUCTURE

Submission of Proposals: Participants submit detailed project proposals addressing specific themes or problems.
Preliminary Round: Proposals are evaluated, and shortlisted teams advance to the next round.
Mentorship: Shortlisted teams receive mentorship from industry experts to refine their ideas.
Final Presentation: Teams present their solutions to a panel of judges, followed by a Q&A session.
Awards: Prizes are awarded for the most innovative, practical, and impactful solutions. Further, those entries fit for starting startups may be mentored at MZU Incubation Centre and BioNest. There, they may avail seed funds and R&D facilities.

Prizes & Awards

- First Prize: ₹40,000 (₹ 20,000 for two categories viz. UG and PG)
- Second Prize: ₹30,000 (₹ 15,000 for two categories viz. UG and PG)
- Third Prize: ₹20,000 (₹ 10,000 for two categories viz. UG and PG)
- Special Categories (e.g., Best Social Impact): ₹10,000
- Those entries with viability and feasibility for promotion as startups may be incubated and offer seed funding of up to 10 lakhs per startup.

Evaluation Criteria

Innovation: Originality and creativity of the solution.
Practicality: Feasibility and potential impact of the solution.
Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness of the final presentation.
Scalability: Potential for the solution to be scaled or adapted to other contexts.

Grand Challenge for the development of ‘Technologies for Primary Processing Storage and Valorization of Onions’

Webmaster — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:09:41 +0000

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAFPD) announces to develop ‘Technologies for Primary Processing, Storage and Valorization of Onions’ via ‘Grand Challenge on Onion Storage’.

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) monitors the retail and wholesale prices of 22 essential food commodities across the country. DoCA maintains buffer stocks of certain selected commodities to control price escalation so as to ensure availability at affordable prices for the common man. One such critical commodity is onion whose price fluctuates significantly due to several reasons.

The Onion storage grand challenge invites a proposal for developing ‘ Technologies for Primary Processing, Storage and Valorization of Onions’.
The proposed comprehensive solution for the mega issue should focus on the following:

Vertical 1: Improvements in the designs of storage structures
Vertical 2: Pre-harvesting stage
Vertical 3: Primary Processing
Vertical 4: Valorization: Value addition and utilisation of unconsumed and excess onions

Who Can Participate
TRACK 1
Students(Diploma/UG/PG)
Research scholars (JRF, SRF, Scientist, Research/Project Associate etc.)
Faculties

TRACK 2
Indian Companies
Startups (Registered/Not registered)
MSMEs/LLPs
Professionals

Requested for participation and application of projects in these areas. For further queries, please see the following links:

https://doca.gov.in/goc/assets/document/Grandchallenge-Document.pdf
https://doca.gov.in/goc/#skipCont
https://auth.mygov.in/user/login?destination=oauth2/authorize

MIZORAM IT HACKATHON

Webmaster — Tue, 24 May 2022 17:04:36 +0000

MIZORAM IT HACKATHON

Sincere condolence to Mr Aldrin Lalthlamuana

Webmaster — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:30:05 +0000

Sad to hear the news that Mr. Aldrin Lalthlamuana succumbed to injuries from motor accident on Dt. 25 Sep, 2021.
He was our incubatee registered as Olsam.” On behalf of the Mizoram Incubation Center, our sincerest condolence go to his families and friends. He will always be remembered as a great team player.

Minute Khat Pheichham Results & Prize Money

Webmaster — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:46:51 +0000

The event was live at ZONET LIVE


Sl.No.	Names & Names of pitch	Amount(Rs)	Prize Category
1	LALFAKAWMA, TUIKUAL NORTH,AIZAWL Puan Zarna (Recycled Plastic)	100,000	1st
2	LALLAWMKIMA RALTE, LUANGMUAL VENGTHLANG, AIZAWL Kuhva rah kawr Arecanut Fibre Processing	40,000	2nd
3	MALSAWMTLUANGA, BUNGKAWN, AIZAWL Aquafarms Mizoram-Consultancy services Biofloc Fish Farming	20,000	3rd
4	H. LALRUATFELI, DINTHAR VENG, AIZAWL Farmers’ Market	2,000	Consolation
5	MALSAWMDAWNGLIANA, THENTLANG, SERCHHIP DISTRICT School shoe making business	2,000	Consolation
6	PC LALREMTLUANGA, KHATLA EAST,AIZAWL Systematic Farming	2,000	Consolation
7	LALNUNPUIA LUNGCHUANG, RAMHLUN NORTH,AIZAWL MizoDotCon, Social Networking Service.	2,000	Consolation
8	LALBIAKSANGA, CHHINGA VENG, AIZAWL Brilliance Consultancy	2,000	Consolation
9	LALDANMAWIA, NEW CHAMPHAI Thingtlangpa Foods-Mizo Chilli processing and branding	2,000	Consolation
10	LALRINCHHANA, VAIVAKAWN,ZOHNUAI,AIZAWL Paper recycling	2,000	Consolation
11	ZONUNMAWIA FANAI, THINGSAI Hang So Foods-Cooked vegetables hub	2,000	Consolation
12	LALRINFELA, LUANGMUAL, AIZAWL Fungki (Street wear, ethnic wear garments manufacturing)	2,000	Consolation
13	SOLOMON LALHUALHIMA, PUKPUI, LUNGLEI Chhêk In-Grocery Delivery Service	2,000	Consolation
14	F. LALRINAWMA, RAMTHAR VENG, AIZAWL Microgreens	2,000	Consolation
15	LALRINNGHETA, CHAWNPUI VENG, AIZAWL Plastic Waste Recycled To Daily Essential Products	2,000	Consolation
16	C. LALENGKIMA, THENZAWL Paper Mill	2,000	Consolation