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2021PC39

Forum for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship, Don Bosco, Goa

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Dr Roshan Ratnakar Naik	Developing a Kit for the detection of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection.
2	Jonathan Joshi	Developing an IoT based smart paper clip for tracking and securing paper documents
3	Dr. Monika Pradeep Joshi	Developing antimicrobial materials that can be used in conventional manufacturing of wearable assistive devices
4	Shine Sreedhar	Developing Advanced Management System that is capable of automating the conventional water tank filling technology and measuring the water usage as well as water quality parameters.
5	Arpit Dhupar	Developing a Bio-Degradable Packaging Out of Crop Stubble Waste to be used as an alternative of plastic.

5 innovators in 2021-2022

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Swati Agarwal	Smart Farming Solutions for Small Spaces
2	Sai Vithal Rane	Neural Kissan leverages AI and IoT to optimize hydroponic farming in controlled environments, maximizing organic yields year-round without space or seasonal constraints, and reducing the need for pesticides and chemicals.
3	Raghu Duth Degala	Kaiteki Innovations is a mission-driven movement working toward a more accessible world through assistive technologies and devices. Built on user empathy and technological excellence, we design solutions that empower users and open doors to new possibilities. Our vision is to make accessibility a global standard, not an exception
4	Vivek Sudhir Mahindrakar	Yotuh Energy is Electrifying refrigeration systems for cold chain vehicles, making refrigerated transportation accessible and affordable.
5	Vedang Patel Ghanshyambhai	Credence Energy's Mission to Provide Low- Cost Green Hydrogen and Zero-Carbon Steam through AI-Integrated Concentrated Solar Power

5 innovators in 2022-2023

Sr.	Name of the PRAYASEEs	Brief description of the Project
1	Ramesh Kumar	Batmat is revolutionizing the lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries, emission control devices, solar, etc, by turning waste into opportunity. Our startup specializes in innovative recycling and repurposing solutions, championing sustainability and a cleaner future through proprietary process and eco-conscious practices. Together, let’s drive the change toward a greener tomorrow
2	Pappu Kumar Mirdha	We are bringing the world's first SLIDE-BACK CHASSIS concept to the passenger vehicle segment, designed to save passengers' lives during Road Accidents.
3	Ayush Singh	Facial recognition-based retrofit smart lock device with mobile control and custom API for seamless third-party integration.
4	Nikesh Bisht	At Blinq, we are fundamentally changing how Electric cars are built and operated by making the vehicles modular and their batteries swappable. We are starting with the taxi market.
5	Revathi Ganapathiraman	Developing sustainable and natural colors from microbes for textile applications
6	Sahaj Rastogi	An AI powered counter drone system designed to detect, track, and neutralize rogue drones using low cost interceptor drones, enhancing defense and critical infrastructure security.
7	Abhishek Pandya	Development of fire-resistant and water-proof eco-friendly cellulose panels from stubble as a sustainable and non-toxic alternative to plywood and MDF for furniture and other uses.

7 innovators in 2024-2025