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Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	DR. BINITA SHRIVASTAVA TUNGA	Point of care non-invasive, highly sensitive and accurate saliva-based glucose detection system for diabetics.
2	ADITYA KEDLAYA	Develops optical communication terminals for satellites and HAPs, offering secure, high-speed data transfer (100Mbps–10Gbps), overcoming RF limitations like low bandwidth, licensing costs, and data bottlenecks
3	GAURAV GUPTA	MyOm, a wearable headband, uses neurofeedback to enhance meditation, providing real-time Om chants for improved focus and mindfulness.
4	DR. SATISH KALME	Low cost robotic device for renal access during PCNL
5	PRATHIK PAI	To convert hydrostatic pressure energy of water bodies like open seas, lakes, etc into useful work. High pressure underneath water bodies is utilised to a diabatically compress air containing cylinder. This energy is harnessed to produce power which is cleaner and sustainable
6	ABDUL THAMEEM	Potable Onshore Ocean Energy Generator
7	ANUJ KUSHWAHA	Storage System for homes / warehouses
8	YATIN VARACHHIA	The project aims at building a machine that is capable of automatically cooking Indian food without any human intervention.
9	VARUN MITTAL	Electric Superbike charger
10	ANIRUDH KATTI	Smart grip capable of evaluating player performance by analyzing bat swings. The crux of the project will be an IoT setting consisting of IMUs (9axis) which are capable of recognizing actions and critical performance metrics .
11	SHILPI SEN	Develops a Silicone 3D printer with a novel print head, enabling precise, customizable soft implants with improved accessibility, affordability, and unique internal architectures for enhanced elasticity and functionality
12	MUGHILAN T.R	Drone solution for Solar Energy Infrastructure
13	GAUTHAM PASUPULETI	RespirAID is a low-cost, smart and portable mechnaical ventilation device that provides volume control ventilation for patients in ER, Ambulance and Postoperative care/Anesthesia.

13 innovators in 2016-2017

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Arul Baskaran Praveen	Enhance music keyboard hardware towards allowing more organic interactions for producing music
2	Prateek Kumar	Developing a device which can be retrofitted in the helmets & bikes. The device will be capable of detecting an accident automatically & informing the server about the gps coordinates, accident intensity & user profile.
3	Bonny Mukesh Dave	Developing prototype for real-time scanning (image-capturing) and reading (audio-output) platform which integrates with a userGÇÖs smartphone to deliver enhanced reading and learning experience, specially designed for people with print and learning disabilities and elderly people with low-vision.
4	Anupam Abraham Varghese	StockBee is a smart tray that measures, and updates SKU/ stock movement of items kept on it in retail outlets or warehouses in near real-time using LoRaWAN/ WiFi.
5	Shubhodeep Das	Kontiki Innovation labs is creating the technology to upgrade VR/AR headsets into security glasses (like in movie GÇÿMission Impossible:2GÇÖ ) for sharing digital data (Files, messages, video, chat etc) i.e., an Identity-bound computing platform delivered through Iris-scanning HMDs
6	Apoorv Shankar	Aina is an AI powered smart ring that predicts user actions and displays the right shortcut at the right time. Aina uses Directional sound technology to let users take phone calls just by placing their fingers near the ear.
7	NITESH KUMAR	Juiceworx (Proposed Project) is a first of its kind, automated beverage processing cum retail system for communities like offices, colleges, schools, gyms, etc. where robotic beverage stations, of the size of a conventional coffee machine, accept and fulfill beverage orders with just a few taps on the app.
8	Gaurav Paliwal	A passive hybrid BTMS works on two heat dissipation/absorption mechanisms: GÇó Heat dissipation using forced ambient air convection. GÇó Heat Absorption by Phase change material.
9	Swapnil Shrivastav	Developing a device which captures Ambient moisture from Air to generate Water.
10	Dr. Venkatesh Vadde	Device for monitoring BP.
11	Shreevathsa K N	A device for pest control & Alarm system in the fields.

11 innovators in 2018-2019

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Abu Saquib Tauheed	Pressure ulcer prevention device
2	Dr. Deevish ND	Low cost wireless video laryngoscope
3	Nikhil Gonsalves	Electric vehicle that folds down into the size of a stroller weighing just 12 kgs and can go a speed of 25km/h, a range of 25 km /charge.
4	Rohan Tripathi	Device for Head-Up Tilt Table (HUTT) test and also assess other cardiac autonomic neuropathy functions
5	Dr. Sreesha Malayil	Development of innovative biomethanation plant with controlled fermentation to extract cellulose fiber from agro based residue make biodegradable single use bags and will also produce biogas and fertilizer as by-products.
6	Pramod V Mangalore	Design and development of indigenously manufactured and modular air-powered line messenger gun that can be used in rescue operations during disasters such as fires and floods.
7	Karan Subhash Chavan	Setting up prototype of commercial scale plant to manufacture biodegradable granules from corn starch which will be used to manufacture commercially acceptable biodegradable plastics.
8	Dr. Anvesh Jallapally	Novel Integrated Sensing for Stroke Management GÇô NISSM
9	Vidyut Mohan	Building a low cost reactor that upgrades waste agricultural residues into a dense, carbon rich form, that make them suitable to be used for a wide variety of industrial applications to make, activated carbon, fuels, fertilizers
10	Pratap Sutagatti	Smart hot water seed treatment device to improve the germination and quality of seeds.
11	Ribin Mathew	ANSCER Engine is a one-stop solution for an Autonomous navigation system for indoor robots. It takes care of the complex functionalities for the AMR including localization, obstacle avoidance, mission controls, UI interfacing, and auto docking.

11 innovators in 2019-2020

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Komal Shah	An integrated wearable system for adaptive stimulation treatment of urinary incontinence
2	R Raman	Developing an adhesive non-surgical hearing device
3	Neha Jain	Develop an Intraoral Bioaerosol Mask for Safe & Efficient Dental Practice
4	Babitha Maturi	The startup is involved in simplifying vaginal examination. The innovative radially expanding flaps design allows one size fits all
5	Asha Rani E	A low-cost intervention to increase shelf-life of fresh mushrooms
6	PR Sheshagiri Rao	Development, testing, production of innovative products for integrated bore well management and irrigation.
7	Kavyashree Venkatesh	Dhwani - A holistic rehabilitation solution for children with hearing impairment
8	Salai Jeyaseelan A	Electro Cardio Imaging Matrix (ECIM) is a wearable chest strap with 30 electrodes that drops the conventional triaxial and Hexaxial reference coordinate for calculating the ECG waves and the isoelectric segments.
9	Sridhar P	iGuide - Realtime needle tip and trajectory tracking solution for safer and accurate ultrasound guided interventional procedures such as nerve blocks.
10	Dr. Charu Sharma	Curcumin based Non-hormonal, Electrospun Intra-uterine contraceptive device to prevent HIV, other STIs, and/or unintended pregnancy.
11	Avinash C	Syringe-based umbilical cord blood point-of-care testing for early detection birth asphyxia in neonates replacing the ABG testing machines, reducing time lag and painless sample collection

11 innovators in 2021-2022

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Vaibhav Hegde	Manta - a fully automated nucelic acid isolation device that uses magnetic bead-based technology to purify DNA, RNA, and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from various clinical diagnostics sample types.
2	Anchal Chandra	“selfCERVIXTM”- a cervical cancer self-testing diagnostics tool that is simple to use/adapt, require no training, and is relatively inexpensive as an accompaniment with our Cervical cancer multi-target Lateral flow based diagnostic kit, making ‘selfCERVIXTM” an accessible and cost-effective solution to promote equitable access to cervical cancer screening.
3	Praphulla Rao	Algae-assisted Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) that processes food waste using algae and generates electrical energy, thus reducing the burden on municipal waste treatment units and garbage dumpyards
4	Shivam Kumar	An inexpensive food vending machine focussed on solving queuing-related issues at cafeterias in colleges and crowded areas. The vending machine has 2/4 sided dropping mechanism and less than 90 seconds food delivery system
5	Godwin Sam	Smart Tap - modular and quick fix smart tap that operates both manually and automatically using TOF. The novel catridge system is modular and can be fixed by anybody
6	Indrayani Kadu	Reti Ecotech is converting textile waste into sustainable construction materials. By shredding textile waste into finer pieces, and compressing it with a suitable binder, large amounts of textile waste can be converted into sustainable composite panels
7	Devyani Singhi	XR system that overlays CT scans containing stones and anatomy onto the human body, enabling real-time visualization of the pelvicalyceal anatomy of kidneys
8	Paritosh Prashar	Serocode's Point of care device that can be integrated to a smartphone to assess semen analysis for sperm count and motility with a 500-600x magnification for testing male fertility
9	Tagire Ravi Kiran	Blind Eye is a wearable spectacle device designed by Alien Innovations Pvt Ltd, for the visually impaired providing comprehensive information about their surroundings/environment. It aids in safe navigation, reading text in multiple languages, and recognizing objects and people, enhancing inclusivity and improving the quality of life for the visually impaired.
10	Siddarth Amarnath Amaravathi	Sustainable Textile processing and production from abundant milk protein (Casein) using advanced manufacturing technology and green chemistry.
11	Ria Khurana	An AI-assisted diagnostic tool that can improve the efficiency and accuracy of detection and diagnosis of early gastric cancer as well as all associated malignant lesions during real-time endoscopic procedures.
12	Saumyashree Swain	NeoQ - A miniature wearable sensor NeoTrak, utilizing advanced non-invasive sensors to continuously monitor Bilirubin, respiration, body composition, temperature, HR, and SpO2 levels of newborns.
13	S Ragul Nishanth	Mechale - A compact and affordable Mini Swap Station and battery system that can be installed in various locations to power light EVs, enabling B2C startups to exchange their EV batteries on-site.
14	Prathima Deepthi	A silicone-based polymer biopsy marker with exceptional biocompatible properties. The marker is designed to address the challenge of migration commonly associated with biopsy markers. By incorporating unique anti-migration properties, we aim to improve the accuracy and reliability of biopsy procedures, ensuring precise localization of the target area.

14 innovators in 2022-2023