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IIT Patna Student-Led Startup WNE3 Bags Deep-Tech Startup Award at Andhra Pradesh Digital Technology Summit

• ByStartupStory     |    January 20, 2025

WNE3, a generative AI startup founded by 20-year-old student entrepreneur Suraj Kuncham, has been awarded the prestigious Deep-Tech Startup Award in the Frontier Tech category at the Andhra Pradesh Digital Technology Summit 2025 (APDTS25). The award recognizes the startup’s groundbreaking work in revolutionizing the consumer retail experience through Generative Commerce, an AI-driven approach that allows users to create personalized products in real time.

The summit, co-organized by the Andhra Pradesh state government and the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), brought together key stakeholders from across industries, including policymakers, CXOs, and over 200 startups showcasing their innovations. The event received support from esteemed dignitaries such as AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh, former Union Minister for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and industry leaders like Dr. Jithendra Sharma and Sreedhar Kosaraju.

Suraj Kuncham, a student at IIT Patna, and his team at WNE3 are building an AI-powered platform that enables users to create custom print-on-demand (POD) products—such as apparel and merchandise—directly from the search bar in real time. This technology transforms users into creators by providing them with infinite product options, ensuring that they always find what they are looking for, as their searches actively generate products.

Speaking about the achievement, Suraj Kuncham shared: “After countless hours of work, WNE3 is very close to launching our Beta, and this recognition adds that much more support to the morale of my team.”

The startup has collaborated with fulfillment partners across India and globally, with plans to launch its platform in the next 2-3 months, aiming to disrupt the consumer retail space with AI-driven solutions.

The Andhra Pradesh Digital Technology Summit 2025 focused on positioning the state as a global hub for deep-tech innovation and skills convergence, featuring expert panels on topics like Edge AI, Quantum Computing, and strategies for scaling deep-tech startups.

The event saw participation from over 1,000 attendees, 40+ distinguished speakers, and 200+ industry leaders, offering extensive networking opportunities and fostering collaborations between startups, investors, and policymakers.

Sreedhar Kosaraju, convener of APDTI, remarked on the success of the summit: “The event successfully reinforced AP’s commitment to becoming a global hub for innovation and deep-tech capabilities, positioning the state as a leader in the digital technology ecosystem.”

AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh, while addressing the summit, emphasized the state’s commitment to fostering a thriving tech ecosystem through initiatives like Vision 2047, which aims to transform Andhra Pradesh into a $2 trillion economy by leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and infrastructure technology.

WNE3’s recognition at APDTS25 highlights the growing potential of deep-tech startups in India and underscores Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the technology sector. As WNE3 prepares to launch its platform, the award serves as a testament to the team’s dedication and the promising future of generative AI in retail.

 

 

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