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Department of Science & Technology | Government of India DST | Govt. of India

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2016PC07

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK, Pune (STEP-PUNE)

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	NAMEETA SOHONI	Feeding Bottle for infants with Cleft Lip
2	SAGAR PATIL	Automatic Gear Transmission kit for motorcycle
3	SATYAJIT MITTAL	Squat Ease - Indian Toilet pot for special needs ( Blind, Obase, Knee Joint Patients )
4	JAYWANT MAHAJAN	Low cost Electric Bicycle with drive systems integrated in chasis
5	MANISH PUNGLIYA	Salivary Test Kit for Cancer detection
6	RAJEEV RANADIVE	Retrofit Electric Drive kit for small boats
7	DR. DATTATRAYA JADHAV	Development of the Multiple Antenna High Density Ion Generators for Pollution Control
8	JAYDIP DESHPANDE	Smart Drug Delivery system for Cancer tumours
9	MAHESH TORASKAR	Development of Air Cooled Internal Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Ferrite Magnets
10	SHRILESH MANDE	It is a farm utility vehicle, specially designed to cater the needs of the farmer mainly soil preparation, carrying the goods in and out of the farm such as fertilizers & having very limited land.
11	KUNAL KARNIK	Develop a prototype to provide a real-time omnipresent medical and electronic device sharing platform over internet even on low bandwidth connections, which will emulate device to remote location as locally available. this device will convert existing infrastructure to telemedicine enable system
12	AJIT GADGIL	Innovative high temperature MULTIJET UPDRAFT GASSIFIER which not only helps process municipal dry waste, but also can be used for generating hot water and other application without causing any Air pollution.
13	Shatakshi Wagh	Neonatal phototherapy goggles” will replace the cloth band tied around the eyes of neonatal babies who undergo blue-rays phototherapy treatment for jaundice.

13 innovators in 2016-2017

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Amol Gunale	Technology to reduce power consumption and maintenance cost of transmission shafts by coupling a co-axial shaft using electromagnetism technique.
2	Manjul Manivesh	Powertrain to be operated in both modes - motoring of vehicle and charging of batteries.
3	Mohammed Zameer	A technology to manufacture low-cost Carbon Nanotubes from Industrial Exhaust Emissions.
4	Effath Yasmin	A special nipple feeder that will fit over mother's breast in a way that the supplemental feed can also be included along with mother's milk.
5	Anudeep Sandanamudi	Natural, biodegradable, washable & reusable cups made out of ground coffee waste.
6	Vishal Salunkhe	Urine screening device for comprehensive Kidney function tests to get results in less time and at low cost.
7	Jyoti Kumbhar	A dipstick test to accurately diagnose premature rupture of membrane during pregnancy.
8	Ganesh Suryawanshi	Robotic Ball which can reach inaccessible areas like in earthquake, building Collapses, landslide or debris accumulation, precisely locate alive victims & helps to plan rescue operations.
9	ASish Mohandas	A low cost effective device to prevent Grade I pressure ulcers in bed ridden patients & eliminate manual repositioning of the patient by care takers.
10	Neenu Kalayil	Developing a device for detection of Parkinson’s disease through speech & smell signature.
11	TEJSINGH GAIKWAD	Developing a head gear that offers N100 Grade (Efficacy 99.99%) protection against CoViD and all kinds of Airborne Contagious Diseases like Coronavirus, SARS, MERS etc.
12	Chandrakant Kitkul Mahajan	Device for detecting blood Oxygen (SPO2), Pulse Rate (BPM), Blood Pressure ( Systolic and diastolic )and Non contact Body Temperature.

12 innovators in 2018-2019

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Dr. Kumudha A	Point of care device for detecting vitamin B12
2	Vishal Mali	All fit scalable electric powertrain optimized for power density & efficiency
3	Deepak Reddy	Electronic sowing implement - Farm equipment for sowing of seeds
4	Nikhilesh Manoj Wani	Secure Identity Device with Biometric Authentication Capabilities
5	Raja Vardhan K.	Developing a Self-controlled dental anesthesia syringe for children
6	Lakshmi Santhanam	Light harvesting glass accessories for solar panel that boost energy generation by 20%
7	Suvadeep Sarkar	Inland tank based backyard recirculatory aquaculture systems for small land holder farmers and micro entrepreneurs
8	Vishal Singhal	A low-cost onion storage system that maintains ideal temperature, humidity, air circulation and ventilation
9	Vijaysinh Sawant	Development of smog removal machine
10	Yogesh Walimbe	Development and Fabrication of High Torque Motor Along with its Drive and Control
11	AMITA AJIT	Development of a Natural, user friendly and easy to carry Hyaluronic Acid Microneedle Patch enriched with cardamom extract that facilitates painless penetration of active ingredients for an even toned, blemish free and wrinkle free skin
12	Kamal Sehgal	Retrofit Kit for Smart Baby Warmer - A safer, intelligent & connected equipment to improve neonatal critical care & reduce infant mortality through better diagnostics

12 innovators in 2019-2020

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Kalpak Shahane	A sensor based Estrous detector with endoscopic camera to detect silent heat and to inseminate the cow.
2	Rushikesh Chaudhari	Developing a Long range, high endurance Hybrid VTOL UAV with RGB + Infrared Camera Payload to detect faulty Solar Panels and also helping to survey 30x faster than manual surveying.
3	Vaibhav Sehgal	Machine to cut stubble, making it in cylindrical bales and simultaneously seeding the next crop helping farmers to clear the land and sow seed at minimal prices.
4	Nishad Bagawade	Device to convert manual wheelchair into electric powered when assembled helping a person with walking disabilities to be Self Reliant (Aatma Nirbhar).
5	Ajay Kalanjana Monnappa	A novel biocompatible, safe and probiotic based edible vaccine to prevent H. pylori related chronic disease.
6	Sagar Gawande	Efficient Bulb crushing Drum and value added material collection system
7	Jayakrishnan Namboothiri P N	The device for easy movement for bedridden patients which includes transferring, rotating and easy repositioning of the patients.
8	Dr Ranjit Joshi	Developing filtration method that dictates removal of TDS/TSS in a well-engineered schedule to extend the life of Pickling Acid indefinitely.
9	Gandhali Tophkhane	An IOT based Self-cleaning Uroflowmeter with disposable urine container, which will help in smoother operation of the Uroflowmetry test, reduced downtime as urine container will be easily replaced
10	Rajhans Chavan	Hydrolysis for Eco-Friendly Cremation. This process is enclosed, doesn’t use flammable fuel to function, it is fully smokeless, reducing air pollution while boosting operator safety.
11	Arjun Pawar	A Hybrid AC charger with load balancing technology can charge a 2W, 3W & 4W at a same time using a single charger reducing installation costs.
12	Vijay Satish	Nasal Drop for Therapeutic Management of Parkinson's Disease through Blood Brain Barrier
13	Sarika Chitrodiya	A lower Limb orthotic device to help with bending exercises for patients suffered from injuries associated with the Knee or ligament or have undergone surgery, and require physiotherapy attention.

13 innovators in 2021-2022

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Mohini Nikam	Developing self-test at home diagnostic kit for screening pregnancy using saliva as a sample
2	Manasi Khasnis	VarSee is an ELISA based blood test that analyzes protein biomarker panel combined with an analytics platform to arrive at an actionable result. It analyzes biomarker data to provide reliable diagnostic scores, enhancing early diagnosis and patient outcomes.
3	Nikhil Chonde	The Retro Fitment Kit for Smart IoT-based Solar Dryers is designed to upgrade existing solar dryers, making them smarter and more automated. By adding retro-fitment components and IoT features, the kit enables real-time data collection, analysis, and remote monitoring.
4	Swapnil Patil	This innovative solution addresses challenges faced by farmers and harvest contractors during sugarcane harvesting, through a small, compact attachment which seamlessly integrates with existing tractors, ensuring full capacity utilization and flexibility in harvesting.
5	Vikram Deshmukh	This Advanced Robotic System for Upper Limb Rehabilitation leverages mechatronics, robotics, and software design expertise to offer a cost-effective and intelligent solution. It includes a lightweight, portable model for versatile deployment, personalized rehabilitation through AI algorithms, and a hybrid approach combining end-effector and passive exoskeleton types for effective therapy.
6	Kshitij Naik	This project focuses on researching and manufacturing an FDA-approved herbal mix into tablet form. The innovation lies in the conversion of the herbal mix into a mass-market tablet without compromising its efficacy, potency, or safety.
7	Suresh Kumar R	Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) device proposed by Octosense would incorporate Peltier elements for rapid and accurate temperature cycling, temperature sensors for precise monitoring, microprocessors with control algorithms for temperature regulation, and user-friendly interfaces for easy operation.
8	Bhushan Darekar	Remotely controlled versatile farm equipment is a innovative technology allows farmers to operate their equipment from a distance, reducing physical exertion, fatigue, and the risk of injuries. The equipment will be designed to perform tasks like spraying, weeding, and harvesting efficiently and autonomously, improving overall farm productivity.
9	Pratap Sanap	A novel cricket bat inspection system utilizing advanced technologies, includes a robotic arm equipped with a hammer for inspection, embedded systems with sensor analytics for data collection, and AI-based descriptive and predictive analysis for qualitative assessment and grading.
10	Dhivit Bhandary	DB Potential LLP is developing tailored solutions for the Indian market, focusing initially on mining and construction equipment and later expanding to marine, gen-set, and military applications. Retrofitting mechanical governors with electronic systems will also be a key focus, improving overall engine performance and reliability.
11	Paresh Mistry	Revolutionary electric utility vehicle designed to empower street vendors. Its key features include modular capabilities for diverse businesses, on-vehicle cooking facilities, cold storage, and beverage preparation.

11 innovators in 2022-2023