MSU Faculty Startup Secures International Investment

Medhavi Skills University takes pride in the achievement of Mr. Diwash Kapil Chettri, faculty member at MSU, whose AI startup, Apuphi, has secured foreign direct investment from Germany. This milestone marks one of Sikkim’s earliest instances of structured overseas funding in the technology sector, underscoring the growing confidence in innovation emerging from the region and the expanding opportunities for technology-led enterprises from the North-East.

At MSU, entrepreneurial thinking is actively encouraged among both faculty and students through industry-aligned learning, mentorship and innovation-focused initiatives. With strong industry collaboration and a clear emphasis on practical application, the University fosters an environment where ideas are refined, tested and developed into viable ventures with real market relevance.

Apuphi’s journey reflects how concepts nurtured within a dynamic academic ecosystem can translate into scalable, real-world solutions. This achievement not only contributes to India’s expanding AI landscape but also strengthens Sikkim’s presence on the global technology map, inspiring a culture of innovation and enterprise within the region.