Chitkara Innovator Khushi Johar Honoured with ‘Innovative Idea of the Year’ Award by Hon’ble Governor of Punjab

Chitkara University proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Khushi Johar, Founder of Serene, a pioneering mental health startup, who has been awarded the prestigious ‘Innovative Idea of the Year’ by the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria. This recognition stands as a testament to Khushi’s groundbreaking work in the field of mental wellness and innovation-driven social impact.

Serene is an AI-powered mental health platform that integrates affective computing and behavioural analytics to offer real-time emotional well-being insights. By combining active and passive emotion tracking, the platform analyses users’ daily activities to detect stress and mental strain, delivering intelligent, data-driven recommendations to support better mental health.

Khushi’s innovation addresses a critical and often overlooked aspect of health—mental wellness—with technology at its core. The platform aims to empower individuals with a deeper understanding of their emotional states while providing tools to manage stress and anxiety in a proactive and personalised manner.

The award, presented by the Hon’ble Governor, not only acknowledges Khushi’s entrepreneurial vision but also highlights Chitkara University’s commitment to nurturing socially relevant innovation and empowering young change makers. With the support of Chitkara University’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, Khushi has successfully transformed a powerful idea into a scalable solution that addresses a pressing global challenge.

This recognition further reinforces Chitkara University’s position as a hub for innovation and impactful entrepreneurship, where students are encouraged to ideate, experiment, and build solutions that create meaningful societal change.