MILESTONES
Where we've competed & placed.
From first regional challenges to national recognition — the arc of a campus project becoming a competition-proven startup. The awards, expos and podiums that put AskSummu on the map.
TRACTION AT A GLANCE
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MeitY GENESIS Grant
3
Special Awards
8
Events & Expos
2
Top 100 Finishes
1000+
Colleges Nationwide
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012025 & 2026 · SPECIAL AWARD
Award of Exceptional Achievement
Recognised in both 2025 and 2026 for carrying AskSummu’s projects to competitions and exhibitions across the country.
02MEITY · GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MeitY GENESIS Grant — ₹10 Lakh
Awarded a ₹10 lakh grant under the MeitY GENESIS (Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups) scheme, recognizing AskSummu’s potential in deep-tech hardware and AI-driven innovation.
03DPIIT · GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DPIIT Recognised Startup
Certificate No. DIPP285514 | Government of India
04CONVERGE 3.0 · GOA
Young Entrepreneur Award
Chosen from a competitive field to represent the institution — recognised for creativity, leadership and entrepreneurial initiative.
052025 · INNOVATION EXPO
India International Innovation & Invention Expo
Selected to showcase our project alongside innovators, researchers and industry professionals nationwide.
06GOA · 100+ PARTICIPANTS
Goa Open Innovation Challenge
Finished Top 5 among more than 100 competing teams.
07PITCH DECK
Techyon Pitch Deck Competition
Secured 2nd place for an innovative project presentation.
08NEHRU SCIENCE CENTRE · MUMBAI
CYI 2024 — Mumbai
Selected among 900+ teams into the Top 100.
09IIT DELHI
SBI Youth Ideathon
Ranked in the Top 100 innovators from over 1000 colleges nationwide.
10COLLEGE-LEVEL INNOVATION
Home Automation Competition
Won 2nd place for an end-to-end smart home automation system, built by the team.
