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NIFTEM-K brings 22 teams together for India’s first AI food-tech hackathon
NIFTEM-K hosted India’s first AI and food-tech hackathon, focused on practical solutions for alternative protein and sustainable food systems.
What happened
NIFTEM-K hosted the 24-hour ‘Hack the Fork’ challenge on October 24-25 with the France-based nonprofit of the same name. From more than 85 applicants, 22 teams involving over 90 participants from 10 states competed. Solutions addressed plant-based foods, fermentation, nutrition, food safety, sustainable production and waste reduction.
Why it matters
Winning teams competed for ₹1.5 lakh in prizes and access to NIFTEM-K’s startup incubation programme, linking food-tech innovation directly with potential venture support.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)