Integral Startups Foundation Incubatee Wins Smart India Hackathon 2025

The winning startup, Soish Apherelle Pvt. Ltd., led by its Founder Mr. Soham Mehta, presented an advanced, data-driven solution addressing the problem statement “Forecasting Materials Demand with Machine Learning for Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, and Inventory Optimization.” The innovative model showcased the effective use of machine learning to predict material requirements with greater accuracy, enabling efficient procurement planning, optimized inventory management, and reduced operational costs.

The achievement was formally recognized during the grand finale held in Hyderabad, where Mr. Mehta was awarded a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh by Dr. Abhay Jere, Vice-Chairman of AICTE and Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Congratulating the team on their remarkable success, Dr. Nida Fatima, Additional Pro-Chancellor, Integral University and Executive Director, Integral Startups Foundation, praised the startup’s innovation-driven approach and problem-solving mindset. She reiterated ISF-CIED’s commitment to nurturing scalable, technology-based startups that address real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to national development. This accomplishment highlights Integral University’s growing impact on India’s innovation ecosystem and reinforces its role in promoting entrepreneurship with practical and societal relevance.