The National Innovator Hall of Fame has been developed to recognise and reward the contribution of local innovators in sprouting development. The importance of rewarding innovation has been recognised internationally through the inception of various innovation awards. It is widely agreed that innovation and intrinsic human motivation for creation go hand in hand. Thus, the objectives of the National Innovator Hall of Fame are to: 

• Recognise and reward local outstanding innovators  

• Fuel innovation and creativity among the local people 

• Gauge the level of innovation and creativity in Republic of Mauritius 

• Catalyse the innovation culture in the younger generation

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The National Innovation Hall of Fame 2025 Awards Ceremony was held on the 27th of June 2025. 

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From bold entrepreneurs to passionate NGOs, public institutions and individual visionaries — the MRIC proudly recognised outstanding innovations that are shaping our future.

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Jury’s Special Prize

Gavin Poonoosamy

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Best National Innovator- SME:

1st Prize:

Léon l'artisan savonnier

2nd Prize:

Finance Club Ltd

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Best National Innovator- Non-Governmental Organisation

1st prize:

Terre de Paix Fondation pour l'Enfance

2nd prize:

Diabetes Safeguard

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Best National Innovator- Public Organisations:

1st prize:

Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation- Computer Emergency Response Team of Mauritius (CERT-MU)

2nd prize:

University of Mauritius- ICT department

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Best Innovator- Rodrigues and the Outer Islands

1st Prize:

France Coeur Pierre Louis

2nd Prize:

Walali Company Limited

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Best National Innovator - Individual:

1st Prize:

Vincent Ah Chuen

2nd Prize:

Alain d'Espaignet

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