London-based Nothing announces the winners of its Nothing Incubator program in India

London-based consumer tech brand, Nothing, has announced the winner of its Nothing Incubator program in India.

Team Connection from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune won the competition, designed to tap into the country’s brightest young minds under the theme “Making Tech Fun Again."

Team Connection, comprising SIBM Pune students Atmarani Mohanty, Abhishek Chauhan, and Riya Garg, impressed the jury with their innovative concept for STEM learning enhanced by augmented reality (AR), to turn textbooks into interactive vernacular learning experiences for students.

Akis Evangelidis, Co-founder and India President of Nothing, said, "The Nothing Incubator program reaffirmed what we’ve always believed - India is a powerhouse of creative, unfiltered talent. We received an incredible response, with so many bold and original ideas coming in from students across the country."

As the winning team, Connection from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune, will take home a Rs 2 lakh cash prize, Nothing Phone (3) devices, winner certificates, and an exclusive interview opportunity with the Nothing India leadership team.

The first runner-up, Team f20221844 from Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, will receive Nothing Phone (3a) Pro devices and certificates.

The second runner-up, Team Elevators from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, will be awarded Nothing Phone (3a) devices and certificates. The winning team has also secured an interview opportunity with Nothing India.

Launched in July 2025, the Nothing Incubator invited students from over 60 top institutions across India, including IITs, IIMs, BITS Pilani, XLRI, FMS Delhi, and SPJIMR.

The program attracted hundreds of entries, which were shortlisted through three rounds: an initial one-slide Idea Submission, followed by a detailed Strategic Roadmap submission, and culminating in a live Grand Finale pitch to the Nothing jury.