Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
operating under the aegis of
Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation
National Innovation Challenge
The National Innovation Challenge (NIC) aims at uncovering and fostering local and professional innovations created by Mauritians working in a variety of fields from Academia, Private sector, Start-up and Micro Companies, SMEs, Communities to local schools and backyard sheds/ home inventions
The aim of this challenge is to inculcate and nurture an innovation culture amongst the Mauritian population whilst finding practical innovative solution to common life problems.
National Innovation Challenge - Award Ceremony
National Innovation Challenge- Winners
Jury Awards
1st Prize: RIPE CUP by Haadeeyah Oozeerally
2nd Prize: Black Soldier Fly by the FAREI, directed by Dr Lalini Unmole.
3rd Prize: Nun-Tours Ltd by Bhooneswar Nunkoo
People's Choice Awards
1st Prize: Solar-based Desalination by Dany Chawrimootoo
2nd Prize: Morivert by Mujahid Emambokus
3rd Prize: Ripe Cup by Haadeeyah Oozeerally
Special Jury Awards
The XG-I Robot by Arnav Singh Deepesh Beeharee
Sof Tanbour/Tambwat by Marsel Herbert Poinen
National Innovation Challenge - Phase 1
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 0
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 2
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EcoBag
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Dwellinger
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Automated Vertical Aquaponics Systems
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 4
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Les Aventures de Lapino et Lapini
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Black soldier fly
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Nun-Tours Ltd.
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Biofuel
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 6
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The Shopping App
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Empowering a start-up targeting under-served social issues
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La sentinelle du lagon
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 8
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Helping Persons with Disabilities to Move Freely
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Bio-electricity
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Blood donor mobile app
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Diabetes Depistation with AI and Irodology
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 10
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Price comparator website
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Hydro Vortex
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ParkSmart
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 12
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My Unik Space
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Facilitating Funeral Procedures
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FOR WHEEL - The Right Direction to Save Time
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Automatic Medicine Dispenser (AMD)
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 1
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WeCare
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DELO dans boite
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ZERO POLLUTION boats
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 3
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Bamboo Charcoal Briquetting
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MauriSafe
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Morivert
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 5
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JA Notre Quartier Digital Version
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Fruit Hunter
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Local Coconut Plant-based Yogurt
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 7
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Unity
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RIPE Cup
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E-Commerce App
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Sof Tanbour or Tambwat
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 9
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Green hydrogen gas production
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Development of an automatic ship detection tool
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Agri Artificial Intelligence Solutions
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Solar-Based Desalination Plant
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 11
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The XG-I robot
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PharmApp
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Smart cost-effective solar powered vertical farming kit
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Aftermath
National Innovation Challenge - Phase 2
National Innovation Challenge - Transition Episode
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 2
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 4
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 6
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 8
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 10
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 1
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 3
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 5
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 7
National Innovation Challenge - Episode 9
