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2019PC29

FORGE-Coimbatore Innovation and Business Incubator

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Rahul Budhiraja	Menmitsu develops remote assistance wearables integrated with a SaaS and IoT platform for industrial hands-free collaboration. Technicians live stream, record videos, and take notes, while supervisors provide real-time assistance, enhancing productivity in labs, factories, and construction.
2	Sushilkumar Paul Pandi	Shrimp Hoard Technologies delivers an IoT-driven real-time pond monitoring solution using predictive algorithms to optimize resources, ensure sustainability, and improve shrimp farming outcomes with higher yield quality.
3	Subrahmanya Vinayak Tsalla	Tsalla Aerospace designs a micro-class VTOL Bi-Copter UAV for versatile terrain operations, featuring autonomous mission planning, long-range capabilities, and payload swapping for executing diverse missions.
4	Arpit Sharma	RangeAero innovates autonomous coaxial helicopters capable of transporting up to 100 kg over 80 km, providing a failsafe, versatile platform for efficient cargo logistics.
5	Manojj Natarrajan	Goenvi Technologies develops Fibrbot, an automated Continuous Fibre Printing machine that reduces waste and production costs while producing high-quality carbon fiber parts with enhanced precision and efficiency.
6	Niharika Kolte	Volar Alta creates a platform for drone-based logistics with a proprietary stack enabling multi-delivery flights, bridging supply-demand gaps, and boosting profitability for logistics operators.

6 innovators in 2019-2020

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Nishanth Raja	Xyma Analytics develops retrofittable multiparameter sensors with wave-guided technology, extending sensor life fivefold and ensuring accurate performance in extreme temperatures up to 1000°C.
2	Divanshu Kumar	Solinas Integrity creates HomoSEP, a patented robotic septic tank cleaning system that homogenizes, softens, and pumps out hard sludge particles from deep tanks, ensuring safe, efficient, and hygienic operations without manual handling.
3	Akshay Kumar	ESTN develops a Combined Data Acquisition Platform (CADP), an intelligent pigging tool for in-service O&G pipelines. Using advanced technologies like Pipe Penetrating Radar and Eddy Current Transducers, CADP ensures >95% defect detection in real-time, optimizing pipeline maintenance.
4	Rajeuv G	Vikra Ocean develops an underwater ROV capable of operating at depths of 300 m, featuring an AI-enabled visual inspection system to detect pipeline failures. Equipped with two tiltable and pannable cameras, four 1500-lumen lights for low-light conditions, and a 1 kg payload capacity, it ensures precise and efficient underwater operations.
5	Dr. Venkata Krishna Prasad	PlebC Innovations creates affordable, remotely operable ultrasound scanning systems to improve healthcare accessibility in low-density areas, targeting underserved populations in low-to-middle-income regions.
6	Kannan Kesavapillai	Augsense Lab revolutionizes environmental monitoring with IoT-enabled intelligent sensors and a cloud-based platform. Augsense captures real-time data, leveraging AI for actionable insights to optimize resources and enhance sustainability for diverse industries.
7	Suyash Singh	GalaxEye Space Solutions advances satellite imaging with innovative sensors that capture 3x more data, delivering faster and more actionable insights for mapping platforms, defense, and other applications through a satellite constellation.
8	Gokul Ravi	InterCosmos develops HyperX, a non-toxic chemical propulsion system, and KALAN for efficient satellite orbit transfers. HyperX achieves 10% higher efficiency and 70% cost savings compared to hydrazine-based systems.
9	Ramesh Kumar V	Akshath Aerospace, through Grahaa Space, develops a constellation of small Earth observation satellites capable of delivering high-resolution geospatial video data almost instantly using onboard processing and transmission for public and private applications.
10	Sanketh Huddar	TSC Technologies offers a compact plug-and-play phased array T/RX solution with electrical beam steering for LPWA networks. It reduces hardware costs and power consumption, supporting applications like 5G antennas, radar, satellite communication, COMINT, EW, and jamming systems.

10 innovators in 2021-2022

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Vishal Kumar Chakradhary	RF Nanocomposites is committed to develop the best microwave absorbers as Radar Absorber Materials (RAM) for stealth technology in defence, and as EMI shielding for protection of electronic devices & human health, from the unwanted electro-magnetic pollution
2	Sakthivel Thayappan	Yali Mobility designs and manufactures affordable, electrically powered three-wheelers for wheelchair users, empowering people with locomotor disabilities and the elderly to commute independently and comfortably.
3	Naveen Janardhana	Tellus Habitat revolutionizes wastewater treatment with its automated, chemical-free sewage treatment technology, using microorganisms for sustainable processing. Their portable units (5-100 KLD) cut OPEX costs by 70% and recover 97% of water. Civil systems (50-1000 KLD) save up to 50% water consumption, producing odorless, clean, reusable water.
4	Vipin V Gopal	Wankel Energy Systems develops high-efficiency expanders to harness wasted energy in industrial processes. The Phoenix, their innovative design, enhances power generation and efficiency in pressure let-down scenarios, addressing inefficiencies in traditional turbines.
5	Manu J Nair	Ethereal Exploration revolutionizes space transportation with reusable liquid rocket engines and medium-lift rockets. Ethereal offers Earth-to-orbit launches at $350/kg, making space travel affordable, sustainable, and globally accessible.
6	Raghavendra Adla	Paninian develops critical components—Combustor, Compressor, and Turbine—for a small-class aero engine prototype, advancing aviation propulsion technology in India.
7	M R Narashimha Chari	Chahil CleanTech creates energy efficiency solutions to harness wasted heat from manufacturing industries, repurposing it for auxiliary uses like lighting and air conditioning, reducing costs and environmental impact.
8	Dr. Abha Bharti	Ceratattva develops ultra-high temperature ceramic (UHTC) pre-ceramic polymers with a ceramic yield exceeding 45 wt.%. These polymers convert into ceramic composites of ZrC, ZrB2, and SiC, offering exceptional thermal stability and oxidation resistance beyond 1500°C. The solution is tailored for aerospace and defense applications demanding extreme temperature resilience.
9	Deepak Mohan	Triox Mobility developed a modular low-voltage (LV) battery pack for EVs and energy storage applications, integrating an in-house smart BMS with cloud connectivity. Designed with customizable form factors, the 51.2V LiFePO4 battery pack delivers exceptional safety, cycle life, and efficiency, catering to diverse automotive and industrial energy needs.
10	Harish Vardhana Dhanakumar	KAL-M Robotics develops advanced robotics and AI solutions, including unmanned ground vehicles and custom-designed robotics applications, empowering businesses with operational excellence and a future-ready workforce.

10 innovators in 2022-2023

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Karthic Ravindranath	HelioGrid will develop optimized, weather-resistant reflectors to boost rear-side irradiance in bifacial solar panels, targeting a 10–15% energy gain. The solution aims to advance from TRL 3 to 6 and will be pilot-tested on 1–10 kW residential rooftop systems.
2	BHAGYA MATHI DHARMARAJ	E-Drift Electric is developing a next-generation 30kW rectifier subsystem featuring a two-stage power architecture with advanced thermal and digital controls, engineered for high-efficiency, safe, and scalable EV charging applications.
3	Keerthivarman VK	Hathor Rockets is developing a 5 kN semi-cryogenic ATF-LOX engine using advanced additive manufacturing to ensure high performance and cost efficiency. The engine features India’s first privately developed restartable ignitor, with critical subsystems already tested and validated
4	Arun Shanmugasundaram	Automated Dimensional defect detection device for high precision metal components (50microns) focussing on SME Manufacturers. The automated device aims to redecue the dependency on manual process & measuring instruments to improve accuracy and speed of detection.
5	Sivanand Chevuri	Epixo Robotics intends to use the grant to advance ReFlexEye from prototype to field deployment, validating its AI-powered biomedical waste sorting system through at least one paid pilot. Through the project, they aim to de-risk commercialization by proving scalability, compliance, and customer adoption.
6	EZHIL BARATHI SUNDARAM ANBARASI	Design, prototyping, and pilot deployment of a high-accuracy Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) sensor system for industries applications.
7	Tapish Agarwal	Hycosys aims to design, fabricate, and test a TPMS based recuperator prototype, achieving TRL 3. They aim to validate core component performance and manufacturability as a key step toward building their hydrogen-ready Micro Gas Turbine system.
8	Mahabaleshwar R Bhat	Agnihotri Aerospace aims to develop and validate a plug-and-play VT-RCS prototype for drones, satellites, and rockets over 12 months. With clear milestones planned including prototyping, testing, pilots, and patent filing, the grant will de-risk the core propulsion technology, support intellectual property creation, and lay the groundwork for larger commercialisation
9	Suresh Kumar K	Susan Future Tech intends to integrate the HAWKE aerostat, V2I/M2M modules, and AI analytics into a functional prototype, progressing from TRL 7 to 8 through design refinement and pilot trials. This will validate real-world efficiency gains, strengthen IP defensibility, and accelerate the startup’s path to commercialization.
10	Mohamed Sirajudeen	Geeplex is advancing its ruggedized gB Industrial Gateway from prototype to production-ready hardware, integrating secure edge computing, high-speed connectivity, and industrial I/Os for real-time machine digitization.

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