Kerala startups shine in Hitachi India National Innovation Challenge ‘APPATHON’
Kochi-based Doorward Technologies won the first prize of Rs 20 lakhs
Kochi-based Agrima Infotech won a prize worth Rs 10 lakhs
Hitachi India APPATHON was organised in collaboration with the Kerala Startup Mission
The challenge focused on digital innovations for small and medium businesses
Doorward Technologies emerged as the winner from 27 selected startups
Doorward Technologies is a startup that connects suppliers with rural shops
Agrima developed a system to eliminate queues at the billing counters in supermarkets
Bangalore-based Yobny Tech came third, winning Rs 5 lakhs
Hitachi India will provide market support to the APPATHON winners
About 125 startups applied for the challenge, which was run by the Hitachi India, R&D Center
