Likwid AI - SME Business of the Year Award Winner 2025
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Name: Harshit Khemani
Business Name: Likwid AI
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Award Category / Industry: AI-Driven Manufacturing Innovation
Company Detail
LikwidAI is an AI-native ERP platform built specifically for small and medium manufacturers. Incorporated in 2024, LikwidAI transforms traditional factories into smart factories by automating the entire procurement, sales, inventory, and production cycle. The modules—Rise (CRM & Sales), Flow (Inventory & Orders), Spout (Production Planning), and Procurement Autopilot—reduce working capital needs, improve productivity, and optimize supply chains.
Unique Selling Proposition or Competitive Advantage
AI-first architecture (built ground-up for AI, not retrofitted like legacy ERPs)
Autopilot capabilities: complete hands-free procurement & planning, not just co-pilot suggestions
Industry-specific focus: tailor-made for manufacturing workflows (pharma, auto components, food & beverage, heavy machinery, electronics)
Universal integration: the middle-layer AI can plug into existing ERP systems (SAP, Odoo, Tally, Excel)
Just-in-Time optimization: proven results—reduced working capital by 6–7%, costs by 15%, and delivery times by 32%
Achievements and Milestones
Incorporated in 2024 as Likwid Techserve Pvt. Ltd.
Beta launch: November 2024
10 pilot customers, with 2 paying clients in pharma and engineering sectors
Recognized at the Indian School of Business' I-Venture Immersive incubation program (Youngest Founder in Batch - 18 years old)
Reduced delivery times by 32% at founder’s own plant through AI-driven optimization
Developed a proprietary ML model (400,000+ parameters) augmented with Eleven Labs + Claude
Building strong partner ecosystem with ERP integrators, system integrators, and marketplaces
Customer Objectives
Best value for the cost, Reliable products/services, Best Service, Understands my needs, Most innovative products/services
Community / Society Contribution
Job creation in technology, manufacturing digitization, and AI research
Upskilling SMEs through training, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing sessions
Supporting “Make in India” by enabling local manufacturers to become globally competitive
Employee-first culture with continuous learning and growth opportunities
Building a sustainable ecosystem by reducing wastage and optimizing resource usage