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RNT Health Insights develops an AI-assisted software as a medical device (SaMD) solution for early gastric cancer detection. This technology, granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, improves efficiency and accuracy in real-time during endoscopic procedures, with preclinical validation showing 96% accuracy in detecting lesions indicative of gastric cancer.

Wundrsight is a developer of a comprehensive care management platform focused on addressing mental and behavioral health challenges, particularly in underserved regions like India, where over 150 million individuals require therapeutic support. The company leverages Mixed Reality and artificial intelligence to create a digital therapeutics platform that enhances treatment outcomes and patient engagement. By integrating virtual reality therapy with evidence-based digital health solutions, Wundrsight aims to provide efficient and effective alternatives to traditional mental healthcare methods. The platform seeks to improve both the delivery and accessibility of neurocognitive and psychological therapies, addressing the significant shortage of clinicians in the field. Wundrsight's initiatives are supported by various organizations and institutions, reflecting its commitment to advancing mental health treatment.

Agriculture remains at the forefront of mitigating climate change. However, suboptimal use of resources like fertilizer and water degrades land and reduces productivity. Precision agriculture is the solution to these problems. Soilsens have indigenously built smart moisture meters (SoilSens Station and SoilSens Go) for precise irrigation and a palm-size glucometer-like device called NutriSens for instant and rapid onsite soil health (nutrients, pH, EC) analysis. These devices send the soil data to the cloud in real time. Our decision support platform helps in making the right decisions. With the help of the dashboard and mobile apps, the farmer instantly gets the soil health info and recommendation about precise water and fertilizer usage. Our technologies are affordable and easy to use without compromising on quality. SoilSens is the only Company providing sensors for weather, soil moisture, and soil nutrition under one platform. In addition, our products are indigenously developed and patented.

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Tan90 specializes in transporting perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and fish. They offer cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly cold storage solutions that ensure product safety and quality throughout the supply chain.

Padcare Labs develops an automated hygiene management system that converts used sanitary napkins into recyclable materials. This process reduces landfill waste, lowers emissions, and improves safety for waste handlers.

Rechargion Energy is a manufacturer specializing in sustainable energy storage solutions. It produces industrial-scale sodium-ion batteries, offering a greener and more cost-effective alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. By mitigating the challenges of resource scarcity and high costs associated with lithium and cobalt, Rechargion enables businesses to adopt affordable and environmentally friendly energy storage systems.

Vidcare Innovations is a startup that develops portable health tests, aiming to make diagnostic testing convenient, accessible, and available to everyone.

Agrograde is an agri-tech start-up established in 2018, dedicated to enhancing quality management in fresh produce through innovative technology. The company focuses on standardizing and streamlining the grading, sorting, and packing of fruits and vegetables using patent-pending artificial intelligence. Its sophisticated machines utilize multiple cameras and sensors to assess produce for size, quality, shape, and defects, ensuring precise results that improve marketability and facilitate fair trade. By automating these processes at the point of aggregation, Agrograde enhances efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the products and reducing post-harvest food loss. The company's solutions create a seamless end-to-end workflow that minimizes manual labor and energy consumption, ultimately delivering higher outputs for agricultural businesses.

Bare Necessities is an online retailer specializing in zero waste and eco-friendly products, home care items, lifestyle accessories, starter kits, and corporate gifting. It aims to make conscious everyday consumption accessible.

Strawcture Eco develops innovative products that mitigate the depletion of natural resources. Its primary focus is creating green building materials from agricultural waste, such as rice straw, to prevent stubble burning and support farmers' livelihoods.

eBik is an innovative company focused on providing electric vehicles, specifically targeting the two-wheel segment. By developing affordable electric vehicle solutions, eBik enables users to convert manual bicycles into electric ones, promoting a more sustainable mode of transportation. The company emphasizes its commitment to research and development, innovation, and automation to create high-quality products that help customers reduce emissions while enhancing mobility.

Flexmotiv Technologies is an assistive technology product design and manufacturing company that offers products for locomotor disability.

Desi Hangover crafts sustainable footwear using a traditional vegetable tanning process. It employs an omnichannel sales strategy, selling products through diverse online platforms and offline retail partners.

RYMO specializes in developing infrastructure and services for individual wellness and physical rehabilitation. The company focuses on accelerating recovery through innovative technologies such as virtual reality-based training and portable robotic rehabilitation equipment.

Ergon Labs specializes in developing innovative electric technologies aimed at overcoming key obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of Light Electric Vehicles.

Canvaloop is a company dedicated to promoting sustainability within the textile and fashion industry by producing alternative fibers derived from hemp and other agricultural waste. The organization manufactures sustainable fibers that cater to various sectors of the textile chain, including home textiles, fashion accessories, shirting, suiting, denim, medical textiles, and sportswear. By utilizing agricultural waste, Canvaloop not only helps reduce the burning of this waste but also decreases dependence on traditional crude and cotton-based textiles. Additionally, the company aims to enhance the income of small and marginal farmers, thereby contributing to both environmental sustainability and economic development in the agricultural community.

The company is headquartered in Bengaluru and was founded in 2016 by graduates of NITK Surathkal. Trashin raised its Seed Funding in 2021 from Tata Trusts backed impact investor, Social Alpha.

Voxelgrids is an Indian healthtech startup specializing in the development of innovative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. The company focuses on creating ultra-lightweight MRI machines that provide both two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging capabilities. These scanners are designed with a small footprint, allowing for easy installation on any hospital floor. By offering low-cost and portable MRI solutions, Voxelgrids aims to enhance accessibility to advanced imaging technology within the healthcare sector, ultimately improving patient care and diagnostic efficiency.

MedPrime Technologies is a company focused on improving the accessibility and quality of pathology services through innovative digital solutions. It aims to transform microscopy by developing products that facilitate telepathology and remote consulting, thereby addressing the current gaps in service availability. MedPrime's flagship offering is a portable, smartphone-integrated microscope designed for both clinical and research applications. This device features a quadruple nosepiece and digital zoom capabilities, allowing healthcare professionals to capture detailed images with scale bars and highlighted areas of interest. By employing AI-based image analysis algorithms, the company seeks to automate diagnostic tests and streamline the pathology process, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of medical diagnostics.

BrainGroom is an online learning platform that delivers personalized, multilingual, video-based education in Python, machine learning, artificial intelligence, AWS, Linux, Big Data, and Hadoop. The platform emphasizes customized curricula, practical projects, and internships to help individual students gain hands-on experience. By offering a varied set of technical disciplines and a focus on tailoring learning paths, BrainGroom aims to provide a fully personalized learning experience that supports skill development and career preparation.

DanaMojo streamlines online payments for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reducing time, effort, and costs associated with managing donations. Its platform enables NGOs to accept multiple payment methods and receive immediate receipts, ensuring legal compliance and facilitating consistent, convenient donation collection.

Mojo.Green offer mobile power solutions for industries focusing on zero emission power.

Mivipro is an agricultural technology company that develops natural repellents and bio-plant growth promoters derived from botanical extracts. Its products are designed to deter wildlife by masking crop odors and making crops non-palatable, helping farmers protect yields while maintaining the organic character of their crops. The company also provides environmental services aimed at improving the livelihoods of livestock and farming communities by enhancing soil health and crop performance through natural formulations. By combining botanical ingredients with other natural inputs, Mivipro supports sustainable farming practices and seeks to balance crop protection with ecosystem integrity.

Agrograde is an agri-tech start-up established in 2018, dedicated to enhancing quality management in fresh produce through innovative technology. The company focuses on standardizing and streamlining the grading, sorting, and packing of fruits and vegetables using patent-pending artificial intelligence. Its sophisticated machines utilize multiple cameras and sensors to assess produce for size, quality, shape, and defects, ensuring precise results that improve marketability and facilitate fair trade. By automating these processes at the point of aggregation, Agrograde enhances efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the products and reducing post-harvest food loss. The company's solutions create a seamless end-to-end workflow that minimizes manual labor and energy consumption, ultimately delivering higher outputs for agricultural businesses.

Kamal Kisan is an agricultural company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, that focuses on providing simple and cost-effective solutions for small farmers. Founded in 2013, the company actively engages with farmers to understand their challenges and develop products that meet their needs. Kamal Kisan offers a range of agricultural equipment, including a mulch layer, backpack weeder, vegetable planter, mulch hole maker, and raised bed maker. By utilizing cost-effective mechanization technology, the company aims to reduce labor dependency and enhance profitability for small and marginal farmers. With a goal to expand its reach from approximately 13,000 farmers to 1 million within five years, Kamal Kisan is committed to making a significant impact across South India.

Jaljeevika is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing livelihood opportunities through fish farming and agriculture. By leveraging existing water bodies and incorporating innovative fisheries technology, Jaljeevika aims to improve productivity while promoting sustainable practices. The organization focuses on reducing rural migration distress and creating job opportunities across the value chain. Through its platform, Jaljeevika empowers farmers by providing access to affordable and sustainable aquatic farming techniques, thereby fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life in rural communities.

Hasiru Dala Innovations is a Bengaluru, India-based waste management and urban gardening company. It provides end-to-end waste services for corporates, residents, and venues, including collection and transportation of organic, inorganic, and e-waste, as well as garden waste, and on-site solutions such as composting and biogas plant operations. The company supports urban gardening initiatives, conducts event waste management, performs waste audits and advisory services, and pursues plastic waste recycling and producer responsibility programs. It also develops and sells sustainable products, such as BioClean, an organic composting accelerator, Honeybee Home Composter Kit, and jute grow bags. Beyond services, Hasiru Dala operates a social livelihood platform to support waste pickers and collaborates with authorities to promote responsible waste handling and destination-oriented recycling. Founded in 2015, the company serves corporate and residential customers and hospitality sectors, aiming to advance sustainable living through integrated waste management and community participation.

MuddleArt specializes in managing textile waste responsibly and transparently. It connects various stakeholders in the textile industry - consumers, producers, recyclers, manufacturers - to facilitate recycling and upcycling of waste materials.

REVY specializes in waste management, transforming waste into reusable resources. Its core expertise lies in waste treatment and bio-methane production via Anaerobic Digestion (AD). The company offers Bio-cultures to enhance aeration units of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) for industrial waste containing high phenol and total dissolved solids. REVY also conducts treatability studies on diverse wastewater types, providing pre-treatment, advanced anaerobic treatment, aerobic, and tertiary treatment methods.

JSP Enviro is a company dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability through innovative scientific and technological solutions. It specializes in wastewater treatment and land reclamation services, focusing on the filtration and recycling of industrial wastewater. The company also undertakes projects aimed at restoring polluted water bodies and enhancing landscapes through beautification efforts. Additionally, JSP Enviro supports clients in developing microbial fuel cells that harness energy from textiles, further contributing to sustainable practices in various industries.

Saaf Energy is an energy and waste management company that produces biogas from organic waste. It manufactures biogas plants designed to convert organic waste into clean energy and organic fertilizer. The company's modular, nature-inspired systems aim to meet global standards and support environmental compliance, reduce waste disposal costs, and generate renewable energy for businesses and communities.

Krimanshi develops natural, high-nutrient animal feeds derived from food surpluses, residues, and wastes, starting with cattle feed. It upcycles food waste into affordable, high-quality nutrition for farm animals, helping small dairy farmers maintain milk production year-round. The company focuses on valorizing surplus materials into nutritious feeds and explores new feed raw materials to expand its range of fodder, aiming to improve animal nutrition while reducing waste.

Satyukt Analytics leverages advanced proprietary algorithms processing multi-satellite imagery along with various on-field, weather, and market data factors. It provides crucial insights into water resources, crop health, and risk tracking, accompanied by advisory services for stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

Phool is a company dedicated to managing and recycling floral waste generated from religious places of worship. It operates on a circular economy model, transforming this waste into a variety of organic products, including charcoal-free incense sticks, organic vermicompost, and biodegradable packaging materials. By utilizing patented processes, Phool not only addresses the environmental issues associated with floral waste but also provides employment opportunities for marginalized women. The company aims to promote sustainability while delivering effective organic solutions to its customers.

Loopworm is a biosciences and biomanufacturing company that converts edible insects into sustainable protein and fat ingredients for animal and pet nutrition, with an initial focus on animal and pet nutrition and plans to expand into amino acids, chitin-derived plant biostimulants, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, oleochemicals, and recombinant proteins. It uses silkworms and black soldier fly larvae, and operates a decentralised, capital-expenditure-light production model by partnering with contract insect cultivators. In 2024 it commissioned a 6000 tonnes per annum insect processing facility to produce LoopMeal and LoopOil for animal feed and pet food. The company also exploits waste streams to extract nutrition and produces larval waste as natural fertilizer, contributing to soil health and supporting aquaculture, poultry, and farming. Loopworm was founded in 2019 in Bangalore, India by Ankit Alok Bagaria and Abhi Gawri, with a mission to scale insect-based production and expand the insect economy.

Ubiqare is a home healthcare technology company focused on making care more efficient and accessible by combining digital tools with a human touch. It develops a specialty home healthcare system that connects patients to its technology and a network of proximity centers. The platform supports telemedicine and a clinical network that extends specialists’ presence and care protocols to remote areas, while providing care compliance, counseling and timely management to help prevent avoidable hospital visits and ensure quality care.

Learning Matters is an educational technology company that enhances learning outcomes through its platform offering professional development programs for educators, teaching assistance tools, and AI-driven voice-based education.

Ai Health Highway is an AI-first company focused on making screening of chronic diseases cost-effective at primary care clinics. Founded in 2018, Ai Health Highway is a global team of medical professionals, signal processing engineers, data scientists, and clinicians.

TrustCircle is a mental wellness and healthcare platform that delivers social-emotional learning programs and a mobile-enabled network for mental healthcare. It connects consumers, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, providing access to trustworthy community support and mental health services. By leveraging mobile technology, TrustCircle aims to make mental health care continuous, accessible, and affordable, facilitating timely access to professional care and peer support for individuals facing diverse mental health issues.

Incredible Devices is a medical equipment manufacturer specializing in automated reprocessing systems for cardiovascular catheters. Their device employs an automatic computer-guided system with self-testing and calibration, ensuring precision cleaning and eliminating human errors.

Tactopus is an inclusive educational platform for early learning.

Ecowrap is a technology-driven company focused on waste management through a reverse supply chain model. It specializes in waste segregation at the source, providing infrastructure such as free IoT-enabled dustbins, training, and doorstep collection services. Ecowrap incentivizes waste generators based on segregation ratings and offers auto-generated waste audit reports to help reduce waste. The company's solution saves waste from contamination, maintains its tradable value, and facilitates recycling and up-cycling. Ecowrap is developing a marketplace for users to redeem incentives earned through waste segregation.

Crimson Healthcare, established in 2015 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical equipment. The company focuses on innovative ostomy care products, notably the SphinX device, a continent ostomy system that empowers ostomates by regaining control over evacuation, enhancing their quality of life.

Blackfrog Technologies is a product development firm specializing in portable carriers for biologicals. Their primary product is designed to maintain vaccines at optimal temperatures, minimizing freeze-thaw cycles and preserving various biological substances.

Loopworm is a biosciences and biomanufacturing company that converts edible insects into sustainable protein and fat ingredients for animal and pet nutrition, with an initial focus on animal and pet nutrition and plans to expand into amino acids, chitin-derived plant biostimulants, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, oleochemicals, and recombinant proteins. It uses silkworms and black soldier fly larvae, and operates a decentralised, capital-expenditure-light production model by partnering with contract insect cultivators. In 2024 it commissioned a 6000 tonnes per annum insect processing facility to produce LoopMeal and LoopOil for animal feed and pet food. The company also exploits waste streams to extract nutrition and produces larval waste as natural fertilizer, contributing to soil health and supporting aquaculture, poultry, and farming. Loopworm was founded in 2019 in Bangalore, India by Ankit Alok Bagaria and Abhi Gawri, with a mission to scale insect-based production and expand the insect economy.

Bionic Yantra is a medical robotics company specializing in the development of wearable robotic exoskeletons. Their primary focus is to provide innovative, cost-effective tools for healthcare providers to aid in the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal injuries or mobility challenges.

Khethworks Private Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Pune, India, specializes in designing and manufacturing portable solar-powered irrigation pumps tailored for small-plot farmers globally. The company's innovative systems provide a sustainable alternative to traditional irrigation methods reliant on unpredictable monsoon rains and expensive fuel-based pumping. By enabling year-round cultivation, Khethworks empowers farmers to gain greater control over their agricultural practices and livelihoods, while also contributing to reduced carbon emissions and poverty alleviation. Through its commitment to affordable, high-quality technology, Khethworks aims to enhance the resilience and productivity of small-scale farming communities.

TalkADoc is a company that operates a cloud-based patient engagement platform aimed at improving mental healthcare. The platform provides users with clinical and personal information, treatment planning tools, and logging features through a web application. Key functionalities include medication journals, health tracking, and symptom monitoring to help users better understand the effectiveness of their treatments. This comprehensive approach is designed to empower individuals undergoing mental illness treatment by enhancing their quality of life.

SYS3E Technologies is a cleantech startup focused on the design and production of innovative solar trackers aimed at promoting the adoption of renewable energy technologies. The company’s solar PV trackers are engineered to enhance land utilization, reduce installation time, and minimize operational and maintenance costs, thereby addressing the challenges faced by solar PV installers. By improving the efficiency and reliability of energy generation and storage, SYS3E Technologies contributes to lowering energy costs and supports environmental conservation efforts.

LetsEndorse operates a collaborative ecosystem that connects NGOs, corporations, communities, and donors to advance social development. The platform helps NGOs raise funds and gain endorsements while offering companies diverse options to invest in campaigns aligned with their values and impact areas. By matching credible NGOs with responsible businesses and engaging communities, LetsEndorse supports the delivery of social services and awareness campaigns through partnerships with grassroots organizations and local governments. The company facilitates access to essential services such as portable water and electricity and enables charitable fundraising to reach unreached communities, enhancing transparency and impact through targeted partnerships between civil society and the corporate sector.

Aarna Biomedical is a social enterprise focused on affordable, simple, and convenient post-mastectomy care for breast cancer survivors. It developed Poorti as its flagship product, a low-cost, all-natural post-mastectomy kit and breast prosthesis designed to aid rehabilitation. Poorti consists of economical, lightweight prostheses made from user-centric biomedical materials that are affordable and accessible for all, enabling survivors to restore confidence, dignity, and femininity. The offering emphasizes dignity and practical support, aiming to improve everyday well-being and participation in daily activities after mastectomy.

LetsEndorse operates a collaborative ecosystem that connects NGOs, corporations, communities, and donors to advance social development. The platform helps NGOs raise funds and gain endorsements while offering companies diverse options to invest in campaigns aligned with their values and impact areas. By matching credible NGOs with responsible businesses and engaging communities, LetsEndorse supports the delivery of social services and awareness campaigns through partnerships with grassroots organizations and local governments. The company facilitates access to essential services such as portable water and electricity and enables charitable fundraising to reach unreached communities, enhancing transparency and impact through targeted partnerships between civil society and the corporate sector.

New Leaf Dynamic Technologies is a cold chain solutions provider enterprise.

Pashubajaar.com is an online marketplace for livestock trading and services.