Kerala-based Startup Wins Two Prestigious Awards
KOCHI: InIT Solutions Pvt Ltd, a company under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has recently won two prestigious awards within a week. The company, known for its ground-breaking 'BookSeva', offers a cost-free Customer Relationship Management Solution (CRM) connecting devotees with temples.
The first award, 'Emerging Startup of the Year 2023 Award', was received at the HSX2.0 event in Bangalore. The second award was presented at the Entrepreneurship Conclave 2023 (EC2023) organized by the World Konkani Centre, Saraswath Chamber, and UK & Co.
InIT Solutions Pvt Ltd, founded in 2011, specializes in providing CRM solutions tailored for temple administration. The company stood out among 1,000 startups at a competition and was recognized as an 'Emerging Startup'. Additionally, it was acknowledged as one of the 'Top 5 Startups' at the EC2023 SharkTank Pitching competition.
Experts like Mohandas Pai and Ullas Kamath were present at the event where each winning startup, including InIT, was awarded Rs 5 lakh. In addition to 'BookSeva', InIT helps temples streamline operations through ERP systems.
Notable temple administrations in Kerala, such as Guruvayur and Attukal, are associated with InIT Solutions. The company, located in Vennala, is focused on expanding its services to temple management nationwide.
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is the Kerala government's agency established in 2006 to promote entrepreneurship and incubation activities.
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