The school proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement at the prestigious Masters’ Union High School Startup League – Season 4, a national-level business pitch competition that brings together some of the most innovative and promising student-led startups from across the country. The competition rigorously evaluates participants on parameters such as innovation, feasibility, scalability, impact, and clarity of execution.
Demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial acumen, the team comprising Aviral Agrawal (12-D), Suvradeep Banerjee (12-D), and Pranay Gupta (11-D) emerged as the National Winners of Season 4. Their success is a reflection of their strong problem identification, innovative solution design, well-structured business model, and impactful pitch delivery.
The team’s journey was guided by the dedicated mentorship of Tanu Chhabra, whose consistent support, insightful feedback, and academic guidance played a pivotal role in refining the business concept and strengthening the overall presentation.
At the heart of their victory was EchoWalk, an assistive mobility solution designed to enhance independent navigation for visually impaired individuals. The idea stands out for its focus on affordability, accessibility, and practical usability, particularly within Indian conditions. With a strong emphasis on solving a real and widespread problem, EchoWalk offers a cost-effective and scalable approach, with design considerations tailored to local infrastructure and user needs. Its potential for large-scale adoption through institutional partnerships further strengthens its impact.
The team presented their idea with clarity, effectively outlining the problem statement, proposed solution, target audience, and long-term social impact. Their pitch resonated strongly with the esteemed panel of judges, which included distinguished personalities such as Pratham Mittal and Raghav Chadha.
Evaluated on innovation, feasibility, scalability, market understanding, and presentation quality, EchoWalk stood out for its strong problem-solution fit, clarity of thought, and commitment to impact-driven entrepreneurship.
As winners, the team was awarded a cash prize of ₹2,00,000, which not only recognises their outstanding achievement but also serves as seed support to further develop and refine their startup.
This victory marks a significant milestone for the team and underscores the school’s commitment to nurturing innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit among its students. It is a proud moment that inspires young minds to pursue ideas with purpose and create solutions that make a meaningful difference in society.
