• Date: 2 June 2026
  • Extracted Insight:
  • Galgotias University students Gaurang Pant, Shristi Mandoliya and Kavya Singh formed Project TACTO, an inclusive learning solution using buttons, sensors and audio feedback to teach coding to visually impaired learners.
  • Project TACTO won the Top Prize and the AWS Championship Prize at the global EDVentures 2026 competition hosted by The Education University of Hong Kong, receiving prize money and support worth USD 7,000.
  • The competition featured 19 teams from 10 countries; another Galgotias startup, Tekurious Pvt Ltd, was also selected among global finalists with a VR‑based immersive learning platform.
  • Mentor Rachit Mathur, with 15 years in the startup ecosystem, guided the team on pitch, GTM strategy and investor preparation over six months.
  • Galgotias University fully sponsored the teams’ participation and international travel, reflecting its strong startup culture under CEO Dr Dhruv Galgotia.
  • Dr Dhruv Galgotia highlighted the university’s focus on innovation, interdisciplinary learning, industry engagement and global exposure.
  • University metrics: >50,000 students, >100,000 alumni, QS World University Rankings 2026 (1201‑1400 global, 15th private, 43rd India), Times Higher Education Rankings 2026 (1201‑1500 global, 27th private, 65th India), NAAC A+ accreditation.
  • In 2026, students secured more than 5,100 job offers from over 1,250 recruiters; partnerships include Apple, Infosys, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini and Salesforce.
  • Relevance: No Economic/Market-related Content
  • Potential Market Impact: Neutral / Immediate‑Short‑Term