FD Alum Wins Startup Challenge

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13.01.2025

Aditya Dave (FD PG ’22) has won the SolarX Startup Challenge through his startup, Cibos Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd. The competition, organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the International Solar Alliance (ISA), recognizes and supports innovative advancements in solar energy. Cibos Techno Solutions impressed the jury with its DC-powered heating and cooling systems highlighting its potential to transform energy usage into sustainable solutions. Cibos Techno Solutions impressed the jury with its DC-powered heating and cooling systems, including solar-powered cook stoves, highlighting its potential to transform energy usage into sustainable solutions.

As part of the award, Aditya’s startup received a $15,000 cash prize and the exceptional opportunity to present their technology to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi, alongside Chief Ministers from eight Indian states and the Vice President of India at a special event.

In addition, Cibos Techno Solutions has been invited to showcase its cutting-edge solutions at REInvest 2024, India’s premier renewable energy event. This platform will allow the startup to present its innovations to a wider audience of industry leaders and policymakers.