12-05-2025
Nagpur startup selected among top innovators in Maharashtra
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Nagpur:
Technoventor Innovations
(TI), a Nagpur-based startup working in the field of
educational innovation
and
makerspace development
, was selected among the top 24 startups at
Maharashtra Startup Week 2025
, organised by the Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSINS). This recognition came from a highly competitive pool of over 2,500 startups from across is the only startup from Vidarbha and the only one from Nagpur to make it to this prestigious list.
As part of the selection, TI was awarded a work order assurance of Rs 15 lakh from Maharashtra govt recently."This support will enable the establishment of Maharashtra's first govt-supported makerspaces in ITIs and schools across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. These labs will focus on hands-on skill development, rapid prototyping, and 21st-century innovation practices for students," said Pratik Gadkar, one of the also received the honour of presenting its journey and impact before state minister of skill development and entrepreneurship, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, and additional chief secretary Manisha Verma, along with officials from all districts, during the main showcase event on May 9 in in 2016 by Gadkar along with Mirza Asim Baig, Technoventor Innovations has built over 85 makerspaces across India, transforming educational infrastructure in IITs, NITs, engineering colleges, ITIs, schools, and innovation hubs. The company is known for its end-to-end solutions, from equipment selection and installation to mentor training and curriculum design, all focused on fostering creativity, problem-solving, and innovation."This milestone reinforces TI's commitment to bringing cutting-edge innovation tools to grassroots learners and enabling equitable access to future-ready education," Baig said. This achievement is not just for TI — it's a moment of pride for Nagpur, Vidarbha, and the entire innovation ecosystem of Maharashtra, they added.
