Hackathon Progress – Silk Road In just 24 hours, our 5-member team went from idea to MVP. Identified a real pain point: messy business expansion in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities Finalized the concept of
Silk Road is a smart business expansion platform built to simplify the process of entering Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities in India. It tackles the real-world chaos of fragmented broker networks, unpredictable costs, and lack of reliable local support.
The platform offers a centralized solution where businesses can:
🔍 Get AI-powered location suggestions based on budget, business type & growth trends
🧑💼 Connect with verified brokers and architects
💸 View real-time cost estimates and compare quotes
📁 Access legal and architectural workflows — from checklists to document generation
💬 Chat directly with service providers, schedule visits, and plan execution end-to-end
Built using React, TypeScript, Tailwind, and Vite, Silk Road combines seamless UX with powerful backend integrations, making business expansion not just possible — but effortless.
Whether it’s a startup opening its second branch or a local brand scaling nationally, Silk Road is the bridge between vision and execution.
Hackathon Progress – Silk Road In just 24 hours, our 5-member team went from idea to MVP. Identified a real pain point: messy business expansion in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities Finalized the concept of Silk Road – a one-stop platform for seamless expansion Built core features: AI-powered location suggestions Verified broker and architect listings Cost estimator and communication module Designed a clean, responsive UI using React, Tailwind, and TypeScript Set up backend flows for user onboarding and service provider connections We’re exhausted but incredibly proud of what we’ve built.