Innovation

Faced with uncertainty after losing her job, Divya Tejaswi turned to a unique idea of handcrafted dolls.

Frustrated by the unpredictable nature of Chennai's ‘share auto’ system, three college friends — Jaishankar, Amal, and Asfaq — decided to create a solution. They developed two apps: QPo Shareride for passengers and QPo Driver for drivers.

Northeast India has become a hub for creativity and innovation, with local ventures offering unique, eco-friendly solutions to everyday challenges. These innovations, from sustainable storage units to eco-conscious products, reflect the region’s rich cultural heritage and its ability to develop practical, low-cost technologies.

Can industries reduce their water footprint by 75%? Merino Industries is showing it’s possible by adopting innovative practices to save water and protect the environment.

VETiNSTANT, an animal healthcare tech startup with the IIT-Madras Incubation Cell, has developed a non-invasive device for diagnosis of animal health by pet parents and a mobile app to help pets and their parents connect with veterinarians, enabling timely diagnosis and action.

Class 12 student Suhani Chauhan has developed a solar-powered agro vehicle designed to help small farmers reduce operational costs and cut carbon emissions. Her innovation provides an eco-friendly, efficient alternative to traditional farming equipment, offering a sustainable solution that could significantly benefit the farming community and promote environmental conservation.

TruthIn, an app co-founded by Ravi Teja Putrevu, Dr Aman Basheer Sheikh, and Raghav Putrevu, simplifies food labelling by providing instant health ratings through barcode scanning. Born from personal experience with acromegaly, the app empowers people to make informed dietary choices. With 85,000–100,000 monthly users, TruthIn aims to increase consumer awareness and promote healthier eating habits.

Komal Panda watched her dad and a few friends who had diabetes struggle to keep their insulin vials at the optimal temperature. So, she invented Novocarry which could well become a diabetic's best friend.

Pranav Dandekar, alongside his father Prakash, developed ‘Robin’ — a compact two-seater electric micro-car. Their startup ‘Wings EV’ aims to redefine personal mobility in India.

Inspired by their grandmothers' mobility challenges, two Class 12 students from Mumbai, Rahi Shah and Hriday Boriawala, developed Walkfit — an innovative walking stick attachment that uses AI and pressure sensors to prevent falls among the elderly.