The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Ideation / Techathon – X6 (Meghalaya Edition) was successfully held on 21st and 22nd January 2026 at PRIME Hub, Shillong and USTM, Ri Bhoi, providing a focused platform for identifying and nurturing ICT-based business ideas from the state.
A total of 16 participants in Shillong and 14 participants in Ri Bhoi, pitching innovative solutions across key national priority sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, financial inclusion, infrastructure, clean energy, environment and emerging technologies. Participants benefited from structured pitching sessions, expert feedback, one-on-one mentoring, and idea validation.
Winners of the Techathon Shillong:
• Better One Percent
• Sports Hour
• Smart Farming Solutions
Winners of the Techathon Ri Bhoi:
• Carbon- X
• Pragjoyti Bazar Private Limited
• Money Matri
The event enabled startups to refine their ideas and take a step forward towards validation, mentoring, and potential support under the MeitY TIDE 2.0 framework, contributing to the growth of a strong and technology-driven startup ecosystem in Meghalaya.