Organised by the NERCORMS and the Amantya Technologies
IH News Desk
REGIONAL, March 12, 2025: The North Eastern Regional Community Resource Management Society (NERCORMS) concluded the NER Tech Hackathon 2025 on March 11, 2025. The event saw participation from 57 teams representing colleges, universities and start-ups across North East India.
The hackathon was organised by Amantya Technologies under the project "Deepening Scientific Research on 5G Use Cases for Solving Challenges in Society" by NERCORMS, a society under the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region, Government of India.
The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Longki Phangcho, Member, North Eastern Council (NEC), who emphasised the role of 5G in development and economic growth in the North Eastern Region.
"The North East has immense potential for technological growth, and 5G is a key enabler.The NER Tech Hackathon 2025 provides a platform for innovators to leverage advanced technologies and build impactful solutions for the region’s future”, Longki Phangcho.
Also present at the event were Donald Mawlot, Manager - ICT, NERCORMS and Amit Gupta, Co-founder & CBO at Amantya Technologies among other guests and technology leaders.
Through initiatives like the NER Tech Hackathon 2025, NERCORMS is fostering a culture of innovation where young minds can apply cutting-edge technology to real-world problems. "Our mission is to bridge the digital divide in the North East by nurturing talent, supporting research, and developing solutions that improve lives and create lasting social impact," said Mr. Donald Mawlot, Manager – ICT, NERCORMS.
"At Amantya Technologies, we believe 5G is a game-changer for the North East. Through our 5G labs across all eight states, we are empowering innovators to build real-world solutions in agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, and beyond. "The NER Tech Hackathon 2025 is a platform to push boundaries, drive socio-economic growth, and shape the future of connectivity in the region" – Amit Gupta, Co-Founder & CBO, Amantya Technologies.
After the competition, the winners of NER Tech Hackathon 2025 were announced -
Grand Prize Winner (INR 10 Lakhs): IndiMeat (Guwahati)
Runners-up Prize Winners (INR 2 Lakhs each)
AgriSure (Guwahati)
Nibiaa Devices (Imphal)
Nutrixeric (Guwahati)
The selected teams showcased problem-solving skills in their projects, demonstrating potential real-world applications.
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