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2019PC22

Derbi Foundation

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Arun Somasundaram	Low cost bone densitometer - To estimate bone density.
2	Akshita Sachdeva	The smart, non invasive, handheld Colposcopy device for quick and automated Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
3	Dr Maneesh Sinha	Integrating the vibrating mechanism thorugh electrode in the existing inexpensive bipolar cautery to perform the prostate dissection.
4	Dr. Vishal Uchila Shishir Rao	Hands free voice prosthesis speaking device for throat cancer patients
5	Dr. U Ganesh Rao	Indigenous low cost intra oral 3d scanner to make non invasive dentistry affordable and convenient for the elderly.
6	Velmurugan.E	Breath analyzer sensor ODM module which can be integrated to Ventilators
7	Siddharth Shivakumar Nair	Xfinito Biodesigns is developing a series of smart footwear based on our platform Xeuron.
8	MANDAR ANIL KARKHANIS	Point of care device for quantification of UTI infections.
9	Akitha Kolloju	Device to measure vital parameters of a baby suffering from jaundice conditions and dosage of treatment.
10	Kishore kumar k j	Ensuring proper hand washing without touching the soap and water. Automatics hand wash dispenser.
11	Veena.Venu	Birth buddy is a portable birthing bed which has a potential to save two lives at once.

11 innovators in 2019-2020

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Dr. Amulya T M	Nasal Stents: Designing and analyzing efficacy in post -operative management of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
2	Shubham Anilkumar Shah	Developing a airborne infection isolation Unit
3	Neeraj Ganapati Bagi	Developing a microfluidic medical device companies reduce time and cost of product development with our material agnostic rapid prototyping technology
4	Shardul Umesh Joshi	Development of Novel Intelligent pMDI (Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler) Pump for improvement in targeted pulmonary drug deposition
5	Dr. Pratibha Durgesh Nadig	Prediction and prevention of acquired multidrug resistance in pulmonary tuberculosis using computer aided artificial intelligence model
6	Pooja P M	Depth of anesthesia monitoring system is a standalone device for monitoring of precise determination of the anesthetic status of patients or level of consciousness under anesthetics in real time based on EEG signals
7	Unnikrishnan C K	Addressing the hearing impaired population in the country, is focused on innovation of SEEAR a AI/ML powered device that will assist them in their day to day activities.
8	Dr. Aakash Kohli	Development of Surgical Instrument for Intra-Operative detection of nerves to prevent Iatrogenic injuries
9	Krishnan M S	Veinotron is an AI powered handheld ultra low cost vein detecting and displaying device based on multisensory data fusion.
10	Akshay G S	Smart neck band provides data driven rehabilitation of neck based musculoskeletal problems

10 innovators in 2021-2022

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Supritha M G	Open-source power supply, pioneering advanced lab bench power solutions
2	M S S Subrahmanyam	Wearable 3D system remotely diagnoses, monitor musculoskeletal disorders, and prevent injuries.
3	Venkatesh Raja	Building a non-invasive dermatoscopy tool to detect early skin cancer through Mole Mapping & Pigmentations mapping.
4	Roni Mondal	A portable, wearable, noninvasive electronics device to reduce the menstrual pain/cramps in 10 minutes
5	Dr. Vimal Bhardwaj	Low-cost technology-integrated endotracheal tube
6	Dr Preeta Sharan	Rehabilitative tool for screening palm pressure to detect outcomes post exercise
7	Prabinraj.P	Building low-cost PCR machines.
8	Arshad M Koya	Rehabilitation tool for enhancing higher motor function in nurodegeneration conditions
9	Dr Yuvraj Ishwar Telrandhe	Regenerating Tactile Feedback In Peritoneal Dialysis Simulator For Improving Healthcare Worker Training And Understanding
10	Dr. Ujjal Barman	Blood cell sorting using a passive microfluidic device
11	Girish J	Zefender is an automated helmet sanitizer that uses UV, mist, and air to clean helmets in just 5 minutes. With IoT and smart payment features, it provides a safe and eco-friendly hygiene solution for public spaces.
12	Dr. Elizabeth George	A wearable device designed specifically for athletes to monitor their health and performance

12 innovators in 2022-2023

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	ANANYA MANISH SAMPAT	The PRALAS, man-portable, automated firing solution designed for reducing the risk of soldier casualties by keeping them out of the kill zone.
2	Santhi Latha Pandrangi	A portable electrochemical immuno-sensing platform is being developed to detect six novel serum biomarkers, offering a minimally invasive, cost-effective, and rapid diagnostic alternative. A patent has been filed, and further validation is underway to enable accurate, on-site testing using a custom-built miniaturized potentiostat.
3	JAYESH RANJAN	Creation of polymer (FE-N-C) catalyst to replace Platinum in the Hydrogen Fuel Cells with improved stack design, the purpose of this project is to demonstrate the new technology which can make the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCEVs) more feasible with less technological costs.
4	N Venkat Swaroop	This project aims to develop an integrated assistive solution for the visually impaired, combining a smart assistant stick, AI-powered eyewear, and an audio feedback system. Equipped with real-time navigation, emergency response, and voice-based interaction, the system ensures enhanced safety, independence, and productivity through intelligent hardware-software integration and edge-AI optimization.
5	Kaustubh V. Kulkarni	FeRON, is a low-cost, iron-air battery using recyclable materials to deliver sustainable, long-duration energy storage. Avoiding rare-earth elements, it stores energy via reversible iron rusting at under $30/kWh. Ideal for grids, EV stations, and telecom, it includes supercapacitors for efficient peak load management.
6	Blessy Baby Mathew	This research aims to create a biodegradable PLGA-based scaffold that offers both mechanical support for spinal bone defects from tuberculosis and localized, sustained delivery of anti-TB drugs. The dual-functional scaffold could lower recurrence rates and enhance recovery in spinal tuberculosis by combining structural aid with targeted drug therapy.
7	Harsh Jain	Fly ash contains low-reactivity particles that reduce its cement replacement potential. Our technology enhances reactivity through mechanical particle refinement and calcium-rich chemical additives, enabling greater strength development and higher cement substitution without compromising performance.
8	VARDHAN PHADNIS	A wearable system combining an insulin infusion pump and non-invasive glucose monitor. The pump delivers insulin via a motor or microfluidics, regulated by a microcontroller. The monitor analyzes sweat using sensors and transmits glucose data wirelessly to a smartphone or pump for real-time diabetes management.
9	Pratik Pradipsing Raghuwanshi	Able Glasses, India's first Non-surgical smart bone conduction aid glasses for individuals with Conductive & Mixed types of hearing loss.
10	Harsh Chauhan	Signify uses AI, computer vision, and machine learning to instantly translate sign language into text or speech. A camera captures gestures, algorithms recognize them, and AI converts them in real-time, enabling seamless communication between sign language users and non-signers.
11	Smitha Sharan	BlueGuide is a compact, Bluetooth-enabled sensor device with a companion mobile app, providing real-time 3D orientation, parallelism feedback, and auditory alerts.
12	Bakiya Lakshmi	Eco-friendly sanitary napkin incinerator using controlled combustion for safe, odor-free disposal, reducing waste by 95%, powered by solar or electric energy, with automated controls.
13	Rajavarman C.B.	A smart flooring system that captures real-time human movement to deliver crowd analytics, enhance security monitoring, and generate symbolic renewable energy for strengthening urban infrastructure.

13 innovators in 2024-2025