InnoX 2025 – Startup Idea Pitch & Mentorship Session

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Organised by: Maharishi Incubation & Innovation Foundation (MIIF), Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT)

In collaboration with: Startup India & StartInUP

About InnoX

InnoX stands for Ignite, Innovate, Impact, Xplore, Xeriment, and Xcel—a dynamic platform created to nurture young innovators and transform their ideas into reality. As part of MIIF 2025, InnoX invites MUIT students to showcase impactful ideas that can drive positive change and strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem.

Event Highlights

On the day of the startup idea pitching and mentorship session, 21 shortlisted students presented their innovative startup concepts to expert mentors.

• Provide constructive feedback from industry mentors
• Help students refine their ideas into practical, scalable solutions
• Offer guidance on taking concepts from ideation to market readiness

Mentors worked closely with each participant, discussing the feasibility of their concepts and mapping out the next steps for turning early-stage ideas into successful startups.

Registration Overview

The event witnessed an overwhelming response with 87 total registrations, reflecting the growing spirit of entrepreneurship at MUIT.

Campus-wise Participation:

• Lucknow Campus: 71 participants (81.6%)
• Noida Campus: 16 participants (18.4%)

Academic Diversity

Participants came from Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programmes, representing a wide variety of academic disciplines, including:

• Engineering & Technology: B.Tech, BCA, MCA
• Pharmacy & Sciences: B.Pharm, B.Sc., M.Sc.
• Management & Commerce: BBA, MBA
• Agriculture & Social Sciences: B.Sc. Agriculture, BA, BSW, MSW
• Diploma programmes

This diverse mix highlighted the multi-disciplinary innovation culture thriving across MUIT.

Focus Areas of Ideas

Students pitched solutions across key sectors that reflect current global and national priorities:

• Education & Future of Work: 27.6%
• Health & Wellness: 26.4%
• Agritech & Rural Innovation: 20.7%
• Sustainability & Climate Action: 9.2%
• Women-led Innovation & Open Category: 20.7%

Stage of Idea Development

The registrations captured a full spectrum of entrepreneurial maturity:

Stage	Number of Ideas	Percentage
Just an Idea	65	74.7%
Validated with Users	9	10.3%
Prototype Built	12	13.8%
Working Model Ready	10	11.5%
Registered Startup	8	9.2%

Mentorship & Incubation Needs

Participants were also asked about their need for ongoing mentorship and incubation support:

• Yes (Required): 63.2%
• No: 11.5%
• Maybe: 25.3%

This strong interest underscores the importance of structured support systems to help student innovators move from ideation to successful enterprise creation.

Key Takeaways

• The InnoX session successfully connected student innovators with experienced mentors, creating a pathway for transforming ideas into viable startups.
• The diversity of disciplines and idea focus areas demonstrated the breadth of innovation potential at MUIT.
• With a majority of participants seeking mentorship and incubation, MIIF’s role as an enabler of entrepreneurship is more relevant than ever.

Registration Link

https://forms.gle/xW8PBjxu3uGRaE6Q8

Conclusion

The InnoX 2025 initiative continues to empower MUIT’s next generation of entrepreneurs, aligning with Startup India and StartInUP’s vision to build a vibrant and sustainable startup ecosystem in India.