Flipkart Ventures and DPIIT Announce Winners of Flipkart Tourism Challenge
Chennai: Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of Flipkart, in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has announced the winners of the Flipkart Tourism Challenge. The challenge aimed to identify and support startups building scalable, technology-first solutions to enhance the travel experience and strengthen India’s tourism ecosystem.
Winners
– Getsetyo Technology Labs Private Limited (GetSetYo): The winning startup will receive a cash prize of ₹2.5 lakh, mentorship from Flipkart leaders, potential entry into Flipkart Leap Ahead, and access to VC ecosystem. GetSetYo’s AI-powered tools convert social media videos and posts directly into real bookable stays and itineraries.
– Riitii Travel Tech Private Limited (Riitii): The runner-up will receive a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, along with strategic mentorship and access to capability-building curriculum. Riitii provides itineraries, curated landmark lists, and inspiring travel content, aiming to simplify travel exploration and planning.
Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, stated, “India’s startup ecosystem continues to be a beacon of innovation, solving challenges across sectors with scale and agility. We extend our congratulations to winning startups for their remarkable solutions.”
Ravi Iyer, Senior Vice President – Corporate, Flipkart, said, “At Flipkart Ventures, we see startups as key drivers of innovation and economic growth. Through the Flipkart Tourism Challenge, we aimed to empower emerging entrepreneurs building scalable, tech-first solutions to real-world challenges in travel.”
The Flipkart Leap Ahead accelerator offers early-stage investments of up to $500K, combined with strategic mentorship, founder capability-building, and access to Flipkart’s ecosystem. To date, Flipkart Ventures has backed over 20+ high-potential startups and continues to scale its efforts to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
