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2016PC05

Foundation for Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (F.I.R.S.T)

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	DR. ABHIJIT SATHE	Decentralized Onsite Domestic Grey Water Recycling system
2	DR. SANDIP SITARAM PATIL	Development of Cost Effective Portable Capillary Rheometer for Scientific and Industrial Research.
3	K SRI HARSHA	Real-Time Soil Moisture monitoring instruments for assessing farm level water requirement
4	ESHAN SADASIVAN	Design and Development of Areca Nut Type Identifier and Separator Machine
5	AMIT SINGH CHAUHAN	Novel System to sample, identify and mitigate bio aerosols and PN in ambient air
6	NIKHIL KURELE	Water less PV-Solar Plant Cleaning Robot
7	GURVEER SINGH VIRDI	Solar Cow Urine Distiller for strengthening rural economy
8	VIKRAM SINGH RANA	The affordable SLS 3D printer creates support-free, heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant, biocompatible parts, including movable assemblies, in one print
9	ANKUR KUMAR	Developed an eco-friendly process to convert agro-waste like rice straw into pulp for sustainable paper, tableware, and insulation production.
10	DR. GAUTAM RANGAN	A Geriatric Monitor Solution through a led bulb coupled with a BLE enabled band which can be worn by the older person.
11	KRISHNARAJ SINGH GAUR	VTOL Fixed wing drone technology uses fusion of Multicopter drone with Fixed wing drone. Fusion drone takes off similar to multicopter and therefore can be use from constrain space.
12	SARTHAK GUPTA	Bioplastic from waste chicken feathers. The raw material used will be the organic waste of poultry industry which will result in an economically feasible biodegradable and compostable end product.
13	Dr. Ashish Kumar Kannaujia	Electronic Flexible Endoscope

13 innovators in 2016-2017

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	HARSHIT RATHORE	Nocca CD9T is a smart controller managing up to 9 dual/single-axis solar trackers, using NREL’s algorithm to optimize solar tracking, boosting energy output by 15–25%.
2	Dr Vaishnavi Kulkarni-Bhargava	Development of a lateral flow assay platform for point-of-care detectioN of preclampsia
3	Tejas Kusurkar	Development of working prototype for ZincGelTM battery for electric 3 wheeler or solar power backup
4	ANIVESH CHATURVEDI	Automatic smart dishwasher for cleaning plates in hostel mess, hospital, indian wedding dinner etc
5	MANASI KULKARNI	Development of RDT for Screening of Preeclampsia
6	Mithun Shah	Flushable and Biodegradable Sanitary pads
7	Anindita Sengupta Ghatak	Manufacturing of Erasable and Reusable Paper using Automation for Mass Production
8	RAVI PANDEY	Antibacterial Nanotechnology Based Nasal Air Filter for Breathing
9	Nikky Kumar Jha	Low Cost Portable storage unit for extending shelf-life Of horticultural products.
10	Shilpa Malik	Non-invasive, portable and fully computerized system for brain pressure monitoring
11	Prateek Dutta	Bio-reactor for Reef-ecosystem and Aquaculture.

11 innovators in 2018-2019

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Dhirendra Singh	PM2.5 High Volume Slit based Sampler
2	Nishant Agarwal	Affordable Prosthetic Hand for Transradial Amputees with Adaptive Grasp and Pinch Capabilities
3	Kumar Mayank	OLVIS -Thermal Imaging Solution (Software + Hardware) for Mass Fever detection. ( Contactless )
4	Madhubari Vathulya	Cost effective Nitinol based external distractor for facial distraction
5	Mohit Kumar	Developing a 1-meter long drone Boat (autonomous surface vessel) that will cover the whole pond/water body in a systematic way and pump oxygen-rich surface water to the pond bottom
6	Rishabh Goyal	Air Purifier Integrated Ceiling Fan
7	Rajat Bansal	Developing a novel mouthpiece to be attached to the existing high volume suction hose of a dental chair used by dentists during treatment procedure
8	Ashwin Shreshta	Automotive swivel seats to ease entry and exit of elderly passengers and people with locomotor disabilities
9	A. Meher Kiran Prakash	Development of Oxygen Concentrators.
10	Akshay Shrivastav	Nanocoated Seed -The seed which contain a layer of super absorbent biodegradable polymer which not only make seed independent of irrigation but also act as a binding material between seed and nanoparticle
11	Sahil Jagnani	Developing Point of Care (POC) Device for Uric Acid Measurement

11 innovators in 2019-2020

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Anmol Bansal	Supernatural Polymer
2	ROHIT ANAND	A multipurpose mobility platform featuring modularity, integrability, reconfigurability to serve different industries from agriculture to defense.
3	SATYENDRA CHAUDHARY	Designing and manufacturing portable ultrasound machines
4	TARANPREET SINGH	Developing smart sleeping solutions with mattress and pillows to visualise, analyse and predict health outcomes of users while sleeping
5	MIHIR MISHRA	Developing a wireless charger for electric vehicles
6	SAURABH SATIJA	CureAssist integrates data from connected devices and clinical biomarkers to non-invasively detect blood glucose, create personalized care plans, and enable real-time interventions by healthcare providers for holistic diabetes management.
7	Ravi Shankar Chakravorty	The standalone pathological slide scanner features a compact optical system, autofocus, automated XY positioning, and seamless image stitching, producing high-resolution images for efficient telepathology, even in remote areas.
8	Sandeep Kumar Vyas	GynoX: The world's first biodegradable, flushable, 100% plastic-free pregnancy test. UV-sterilized and mess-free, it delivers results in 90 seconds—discreet, eco-friendly, and hassle-free. Just pee and see!
9	Amrit Singh	Reflex Drive Field Oriented Control (Sinusoidal) Drone Electronic Speed Controller: They are making an electronic speed controller using FOC driving mechanism for drone motor control to achieve better performance in a range of applications from agricultural drone to defense drone.
10	Mayank Ishu	They create a ceramic-like material with wood-like properties from waste plastics. Currently selling plant pots (B2B), they aim to expand into furniture and interiors using advanced molding and reinforcement technologies.

10 innovators in 2021-2022

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Gangesh Singhal	Our Bus Roof Mounted Air Purification System (BRMAPS) is unique, featuring renewable energy generation via vertical-axis wind turbine and a sensor fusion system for traffic and air quality monitoring.
2	Kaniska Biswas	SWASvayu is a cost-effective, filterless outdoor air purifier using water and soap solutions to clean polluted air. It’s multifunctional, featuring rainwater harvesting, solar panels, and street lighting, and efficiently removes airborne viruses and pollutants with low maintenance.
3	Hari Krishnan KJ	DREAM Aerospace's standout features include a proprietary green propellant, affordability, additive manufacturing, and customizable, reusable engines. Our innovations prioritize sustainability, cost-effectiveness, rapid production, and mission-specific performance in the aerospace industry.
4	Raghav Gupta	EquiDEI's TexCAM-K series camera system uses AI-driven cameras, real-time data, and blockchain integration to enhance manufacturing productivity, secure transactions, and streamline payments and lending.
5	Chintalapati Raghava Krishna Teja	Hommi Technovations develops secure IoT ecosystems. Its AI-integrated Thread Border Router combines privacy-focused local AI, advanced security features, and scalable support
6	Dr. Yogesh Ganpat Bhumkar	Artificial intelligence-assisted robotic buoys can enhance seashore safety by identifying and rescuing drowning individuals. Equipped with cameras and self-charging technology, they operate autonomously or manually, ensuring efficient and timely rescues.
7	Priyaranjan Tiwari	NoDex is an AI-based device that monitors COPD and asthma through biomarkers in exhaled breath, providing personalized reports to improve treatment and track patient health via a mobile app.
8	Himanshu Sahu	Electric motors are essential for electric vehicles, converting electrical to mechanical energy. IPMSM motors, with high torque density and minimized harmonics, enhance performance through optimized pole shaping, rotor skewing, and thermal design.
9	Ankush Sarkar	Hydro-Genius revolutionizes automotive sustainability with a compact hydrogen conversion kit that reduces emissions, retrofits existing vehicles, and transforms traditional fuel into eco-friendly power.
10	Vikram Bansal	Drone Soccer, an emerging sport like FPV racing, is gaining traction among Indian youth. This project focuses on developing specialized drones and arenas tailored for the Indian market.
11	Saumitra Singh	Eleqzee revolutionizes India's automotive sector by retrofitting used vehicles with EV technology, leveraging existing workshops to ensure performance, and safety while driving EV adoption

11 innovators in 2022-2023