Sole Buddy wins Startup Innovation Challenge Competition 2025.
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DIMAPUR — Startup Innovation Challenge Competition 2025 was held at Handloom & Craft Pavilion, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, on Monday.
The event was organised by Educentre School of Business under its Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) programme, on the theme ‘Innovate, build and pitch,’ a DIPR report stated.
The initiative aims to inspire students to build creative prototypes and explore their entrepreneurial potential.
Speaking at the event, P Tokugha Sema, Director of Industries and Commerce, Government of Nagaland, emphasised the importance of building a strong vision among aspiring entrepreneurs and young people.
The director highlighted that entrepreneurship is a life long journey that requires commitment, passion, and perseverance. Sema encouraged youth to focus on growth, stating that success is achieved by striving to improve every day.
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He also stated that one of the key priorities of the department is to promote innovation and encourage the establishment of innovation centres across all districts, ensuring that young people have access to opportunities, mentorship, and the right platforms to develop and transform their ideas.
Prior to the final evaluation, shortlisted teams from six colleges namely, Kohima College, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Jakhama, C-Edge College, Eastern Christian College, Peren Government College, and Sao Chang College, were given 10 days to test their products in the market before presenting their business ideas to the jury.
Sole Buddy (Aston) from Kohima College emerged as the winner, while Skill Lancing from St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Jakhama and Solution Centre from C-Edge College were awarded first and second runners-up, respectively.
The winning team received cash prize of INR 25,000, along with a trophy and certificates, presented by the Department of Industries & Commerce and Start-up Nagaland.