Guwahati: NagaEd, a pioneering digital education startup from Nagaland, led by tribal founder Kevisato Sanyu, has been honored with the prestigious TiE50 Award at the annual TiEcon global conference.
This accolade recognises NagaEd as one of the Top 50 tech and tech-enabled startups worldwide, lauding its impactful use of digital education to empower tribal and indigenous communities.
NagaEd was among just 8 startups to receive the Judges’ Choice Award at the TiE50 Awards ceremony.
Organised by TiE Silicon Valley, the TiE50 Awards are a premier annual event celebrating the most promising technology startups. Notably, 85% of its winners and finalists secure over a billion dollars in funding, showcasing the program’s remarkable success rate.
NagaEd’s recognition at TiEcon 2024, one of the world’s largest gatherings for entrepreneurs, marks a significant milestone in its journey. The company’s innovative approach to education, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance learning outcomes in tribal and indigenous communities, garnered praise.
As a B2B SaaS company, NagaEd aims to capture the Northeast market, comprising nearly 100,000 schools and over 11 million students, with a long-term vision to transform education for the 500 million tribal and indigenous people worldwide.
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Kevisato expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, ““Our innovative digitally native approach democratises education, providing equal opportunities for institutions in tribal and indigenous communities. We empower educators with better, more affordable learning experiences for students, transforming education in these communities”.
Subodh Sachan, Director STPI and Director STPINEXT, praised NagaEd, saying, “We are immensely proud to support NagaEd and its dynamic founder Kevisato Sanyu, as TiE50 winners in Silicon Valley. This selection highlights the innovative spirit and technological potential of India’s Northeast region on a global stage. It’s a testament to the impactful work NagaEd is doing in leveraging technology to transform education in tribal and indigenous communities.”
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