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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |May 30, 1994, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Indian 
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Education'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem (2016)
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Entrepreneur, Innovator, CEO of MADique Technologies
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |2016–present
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Innovations in food processing machinery, Designing the world's smallest automatic idiyappam machine
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Recognition'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Kalam’s Book of World Records, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award, Edison Award
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |'''Residence'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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'''Karthik Raja Karnan''' (born May 30, 1994) is an Indian entrepreneur, inventor, and the founder and CEO of MADique Technologies, a leading producer of food processing machinery. He is renowned for developing innovative and affordable solutions in the food automation sector. His company has supported over 3,000 entrepreneurs, including homemakers and individuals with disabilities, in starting their food businesses. One of his notable achievements includes developing the world's smallest automatic idiyappam machine, which earned recognition in ''Kalam’s Book of World Records''.<ref>https://helloentrepreneurs.com/business/karthik-raja-karnan-brings-dr-kalams-vision-to-life-withmadiques-groundbreaking-food-machines-46739/</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==
Karthik was born on May 30, 1994, in Salem, Tamil Nadu, to parents Karnan and Kaladevi, who worked as weavers. From a young age, Karthik displayed ingenuity by crafting toys from discarded materials. Despite facing challenges in memorizing lessons, he excelled in grasping concepts and applying them practically.

He attended a government school and later graduated with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem, in 2016. During his studies, he earned several prestigious awards, including:

* Brahma Award<ref>https://hindustanmetro.com/karthik-raja-karnan-from-a-car-shed-startup-to-a-global-foodautomation-leader/</ref>
* District-Level Best Student Award
* State-Level Best Student Award

His innovative college projects garnered national attention and accolades, such as the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award and the Edison Award.<ref>https://www.aninews.in/news/business/celebrating-excellence-karthik-raja-karnan-named-topceo-at-india-5000-awards20241125170400/</ref>

== Professional Journey ==
After completing his engineering degree, Karthik turned down a job offer from [[Titan Company|Titan]] to pursue entrepreneurship. He founded MADique Technologies in a car shed with minimal resources. Despite financial and social challenges, he developed groundbreaking food processing machines like the Automatic Murukku Machine and the Automatic Idiyappam Machine, celebrated for their efficiency and affordability.<ref>https://www.hindustanbytes.com/from-humble-beginnings-to-global-success-karthik-rajakarnans-inspirational-journey-with-madique-technologies</ref>

Under Karthik’s leadership, MADique Technologies has grown into a global enterprise, with products available in over 30 countries. The company is recognized for making cutting-edge food automation technology accessible to small and medium enterprises.

== Achievements and Recognitions ==
Karthik Raja Karnan has received numerous awards for his contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation:

* Fast Growing 500 CEO Award – Benchmark Trust (2024)
* Young Achiever of the Year Award – Global Triumph Foundation (2024)
* Tamil Nadu Business Icon Award – IBTHINK Academy (2024)
* Innovative Company of the Year Award – GTF World Business Summit (2024)<ref>https://sejalnewsnetwork.in/karthik-raja-karnan-a-visionary-innovator-reshaping-the-foodindustry/</ref>
* Star Young Entrepreneur Award – Thozhil Valarchi Media (2023)<ref>https://thecapitalnews.in/index.php/2024/11/28/karthik-raja-karnan-and-madique-technologieswin-top-honors-at-india-5000-awards/</ref>
* Global Excellence Award – World Peace University (2019)

He also holds a record in ''Kalam’s Book of World Records'' for designing the smallest automatic idiyappam machine.

== Contributions and Social Impact ==
Karthik has empowered thousands of individuals through MADique Technologies:

* Supported over 3,000 entrepreneurs, including homemakers and differently-abled individuals, in starting small food businesses.
* Distributed over 10,000 seed balls to promote environmental conservation.<ref>https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/madique-technologies-sets-new-standard-forfood-processing-with-world-record-breaking-idiyappam-machine-1034068553</ref><ref>https://boroktimes.com/revolutionizing-food-automation-karthik-raja-karnans-madiquetechnologies-launches-the-worlds-smallest-idiyappam-machine/</ref>
* Donated more than 1,000 copies of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s biography to inspire others.

These efforts reflect his dedication to sustainability, inclusivity, and education.<ref>https://hindustaninsider.in/2024/12/04/from-engineer-to-entrepreneur-karthik-raja-karnansjourney-to-empowering-food-entrepreneurs-globally/</ref>

== Personal Life ==
Karthik married Kowsalya in 2021, and the couple has a daughter, Kannukiniya. He is passionate about environmental sustainability and enjoys gardening and tree planting.

== Vision for the Future ==
Karthik aims to establish MADique Technologies as a global leader in food processing automation by 2030. His vision includes:

* Empowering over 10,000 entrepreneurs worldwide, focusing on women and differently-abled individuals.
* Creating a training academy for aspiring food entrepreneurs.
* Advancing sustainable practices in the food industry.

== External Links ==

* [https://www.instagram.com/madiquetechnologies/ Karthik Raja Karnan] on Instagram 
* [https://www.facebook.com/MADiqueTechnologies/ Karthik Raja Karnan] on Facebook 
* [http://linkedin.com/in/karthikrajakarnan Karthik Raja Karnan] on LinkedIn 
* [https://x.com/karnankarthik Karthik Raja Karnan] on Twitter 
* [http://www.madique.com/ Karthik Raja Karnan'] Official Website

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