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2019PC21

RiiDL (Research Innovation Incubation Design Labs)

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Ashtad Kohinoor	Smart color changing fabric.
2	Nihaal Singh Adarsh	Low cost PPE ventilator suit
3	Sourabh Walvekar	Wireless, modular and cloud based multipara monitor for babies in intensive care.
4	Vijay Jha	Smart shelf monitoring system
5	Yash Avinash Tarwadi	Water purification by solar panels
6	Kandaala AdityaSrinivas	Myccelium Biocomposite: Growing a biodegradable packaging, using mushrooms and renewable plant feedstocks in a sustainable way to replace petroleum based foam packaging.
7	Aditya Vemuganti	Water -Smart Metering, Analytics & Supply Control
8	Prashant Kothari	Safaire - A germicidal ultraviolet system ensuring safe air through indoors.
9	Abhishek Masurkar	Solar Panel Cleaning System
10	Gayatri Jadhav	Development of Modular and Affordable Commercial Electric Three-wheeler Prototype for Hyperlocal and Last-mile Segment with our Electric Reverse Trikes
11	Srujan Josh	Developing a Robot which disinfect ,maintain water level & clean the water tank automatically

11 innovators in 2019-2020

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Shubham Goyal	Developing plug-and-play system for vending machines, enhancing smart payments, data collection, user experience, and profitability for a seamless and efficient vending solution.
2	Abhijeet Khandagale	Ekatra offers an offline learning solution to ensure education continuity in regions with limited or no internet access. Content is delivered through offline devices or local servers, enabling access to learning modules without requiring constant connectivity.
3	Koushik Bose	Crop-defender by Azeedo is an eco-friendly, affordable solution that protects crops from pests and fungi, boosting productivity and increasing farmers' income. Ideal for farmers and gardeners.
4	Meenu M Pillai	Creating phygital games to educate underserved populations, aiming to present crucial subject creatively and impactfully while respecting its sensitivity.
5	Sachitanand Roy	Human Biogenesis is a biotech startup developing innovative diagnostic solutions like SemSure for semen detection and the SC Kit for male infertility, aiming to improve reproductive health and forensic investigations.
6	Kunjpreet Arora	Wricks is a sustainable, patent-pending brick made from recycled plastic and industrial waste, reducing brick costs by 20%. It’s 40% stronger, 30% lighter, and absorbs 80% less water than conventional bricks.
7	Jash Sheth	The development of EV charging stations involves installing infrastructure to support electric vehicles, ensuring accessible, fast, and reliable charging options while promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions.
8	Sandeep Bhatia	A portable health ATM provides instant results for vitals, biochemistry, hematology, urine parameters, cardiac, and inflammation markers, improving healthcare access, expediting treatment, and reducing costs.
9	Abhishek Jatin Kansara	MEND is a portable, multi-sensor device that helps physiotherapy patients retrain balance and reflexes. It provides real-time feedback, tracks recovery, and assists doctors in designing personalized treatment plans.
10	Vinoth Prasanna Gunasekaran	Novel hydrogel formulation with regenerative peptides and phytochemicals for accelerated diabetic wound healing. These hydrogel formulations polarize the immune cells to enhance the wound healing via indigenous cells homing.
11	Pratik Kale	Kombucha is a fermented fizzy drink made with tea, sugar, and SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), a cellulose-based biofilm used for biomaterials and leather production

11 innovators in 2021-2022

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Mihir Pawar	Universal Electric Conversion Kit That Converts Any Bicycle Into Electric Bicycle. In A completely DIY manner in just 20 minutes
2	Atul Zanjurne	The TÜSK Gentle Pro is a sleek, eco-friendly electric toothbrush with a small replaceable bristle head, efficient vibration technology, and smart timer for superior, sustainable oral care.
3	Meghna Rathore	Nariksha Pads offers affordable, eco-friendly sanitary pads made from Parali waste, promoting sustainable menstrual hygiene for women in rural and urban India, addressing affordability and environmental concerns.
4	Vaibhav Trimukhe	Our initiative tackles challenges in precision hive engineering, continuous training for hive and disease management, migratory beekeeping information, and improving honey price realization for beekeepers.
5	Viraj Shetty	Bravo 150 (project name ET120) is a two wheeler electric moped for cargo and delivery made to cater the Indian market for logistics and delivery.
6	Christina Sunny	100% Natural, Ayurveda and Science backed pet wellness products.
7	Aashutosh Mule	Using biotarps with methanotrophic bacteria, landfill methane is converted into cost-effective PHB bioplastics, addressing greenhouse emissions and plastic waste sustainably, unlike fermentor-based costly methods.
8	Nilesh Khandekar	SHELLOVATION is working on development of Biocomposite and Biodegradable granules from agro waste to reduce the hard plastic consumption from Packaging and Home accessories industries
9	Anuj Goyal	India generates 500 million tonnes of crop waste annually, including 160 million tonnes of paddy straw. The startp focus into eco-friendly packaging like disposable tableware and fresh fruit containers.
10	Fayaz Ahmad Shiekh	Manufactures low-cost livestock and poultry feed using Azolla weeds and apple pomace, reducing costly ingredients by 75% and 25%, benefiting low-income farmers with enhanced nutrition and performance.
11	Shweta Sarwate	Utopian is a startup offering healthier juices with no added sugar, higher fruit pulp content, and a 6-month shelf life, achieved using technology without artificial chemicals or preservatives.
12	Supernit Shinde	Nutraflora uses floral waste and extract nutraceuticals out of it by using greener and clean methods like ultra sonication probe or ultra bath sonication which works on the principle of cavitation and helps to extract nutraceuticals without using much energy and use of solvents.
13	Sriram G.	Our company is dedicated to the design and development of motors and controllers, with a strong emphasis on complete localization. We prioritize the creation of Rare Earth Free and Magnet Free motors, ensuring sustainability while maintaining high efficiency levels ranging from 90% to 96%.

13 innovators in 2022-2023

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Dharna Nar	AeroWynk is a Made-in-India initiative aimed at developing a state-of-the-art, compact drone system engineered for aerial filming and surveillance. Designed with precision and portability in mind, AeroWynk integrates advanced GPS-driven automation, high-quality stabilized imaging, and a robust modular design to deliver professional-grade performance in an accessible form.
2	Nandan Kumar Jha	BlueWay Horizon is developing a reusable re-entry capsule system designed to enable microgravity-based pharmaceutical research and manufacturing in low Earth orbit (LEO). The system aims to make space-based drug development more frequent, cost-effective, and commercially viable by providing a dependable means of returning high-value payloads to Earth.
3	rohin kundal	Nadium Energy is pioneering the development of sodium-ion battery technology using locally sourced raw materials—a major step toward creating a sustainable and self-reliant energy ecosystem in India. By leveraging abundant domestic resources, Nadium aims to reduce dependence on imported lithium, thereby strengthening India’s strategic energy security.
4	Abhishek Kumar	The Colony is India’s first unisex skincare brand dedicated to restoring and protecting the skin’s microbiome and barrier health. The project focuses on developing a science-driven line of dermocosmetic face serums that combine modern active ingredients with biome-balancing and barrier-boosting components, delivering visible results while nurturing the skin’s natural ecosystem.
5	Bhushan Mehta	A sustainable alternative to plastic packaging, this project manufactures 100% plant-based, biodegradable, and compostable materials made from PLA (Polylactic Acid) derived from corn starch and sugarcane. The products decompose within six months under industrial composting, leaving no toxic residues.
6	Urmil Shah	Developing custom orthopedic insoles designed to alleviate knee pain, relieve diabetic neuropathy, and deliver all-day comfort. These insoles are precision-tailored for mobility, reducing pressure on sensitive areas and enhancing overall foot health and posture.
7	Ajay Maurya	An autonomous service robot for restaurants, hotels, and cafés — designed to take orders, serve food, and interact with guests using advanced navigation and sensor technologies for smarter hospitality.
8	Shinde Bhausaheb Dinkar	An innovative automatic crop harvesting machine that removes crops like Jowar, Bajra, Maize, and Wheat with roots, reducing residue on farms. It is low-cost, portable, safe, and efficient, minimizing labor, crop damage, and improving harvest speed while increasing animal feed availability.
9	Aditya Singh	This project aims to overcome key challenges in rocket engine development — high weight, low fuel efficiency, outdated technology, and costly, slow manufacturing. By introducing lightweight materials, modern design methods, and scalable production, it seeks to create efficient, affordable, and high-performance rocket engines for the next generation of space missions.
10	Gavi Kothari	Our aim is to design a garbage sorting system wherein we collect, sort and convert garbage into useful byproducts such as biogas and manure from compostable wet waste, 3D printer Filament from melting plastic waste and so on.
11	Sarvesh Hirnaik	Development of a rapid PCB prototyping machine to reduce time and cost in PCB fabrication. The system streamlines design, fabrication, and assembly with a user-friendly interface, enabling faster iterations for engineers, developers, and small-scale manufacturers.
12	Nikhil Jumde	An intelligent machine access and tracking system that ensures authorized use, enhances safety, saves power through automatic shutdowns, and boosts efficiency in industrial, educational, and maker spaces.
13	Om Prakash Mallik	Ridlin is India’s first integrated Pet IoT device offering GPS tracking, health monitoring, and training support. Paired with the Ridlin app, it helps pet parents ensure safety, track wellness, and connect with nearby pets for social bonding—creating a smart, connected pet care ecosystem.
14	Ms. Maharukh Tehmasp Rustomjee	Development of an affordable, biofilm-disrupting wound cleanser using biodegradable polymers, PHMB, and active agents to promote faster healing of chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and bedsores.

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