Deshpande Startups

Kicking Off the exciting journey of our 7 EIR entrepreneurs! ✨ We’ve just had an amazing virtual orientation for our newest cohort of NIDHI EIR entrepreneurs, and we’re so excited to welcome these seven passionate founders into the Deshpande Startups family! The session started with a warm welcome from Soumya Chaugala, who gave an insightful introduction to the NIDHI EIR program. Our CEO, Manish Jaiswal, followed with inspiring opening remarks about Deshpande Startups' heart and mission. A heartfelt thank you to Vijaya Krishnappa, Founder of KOSHA.ai, for being our guest speaker and sharing such valuable wisdom with our founders as they set out on their entrepreneurial journeys. Congratulations to all the founders! Abhishek Kajagar | Chetan Goyal | Sashi Kumar G P S | Limkar Tejas Sahadev | Amrita Bhattacharya | Richa Shukla | Easwar Veeragandham Department of Science and Technology | Government of India | Venture Center (Official Account) | Manish Jaiswal | Sandeep Hanchanale | Soumya Chaugala | Rashmi Joshi | Yash Mittal | Nithin patil #NIDHIEIR #DeshpandeStartups #Entrepreneurship

Celebrating 10 years of Make In India, we highlight 3 inspiring DS startups leading the way in innovation: ✨ FluxGen Founded by Ganesh Shankar, FluxGen’s AquaGen platform uses IoT, AI, and blockchain to optimize water consumption.   • Winner of KPMG India GTIC 2024   • Featured in Norrsken Impact/100   • Mentioned by PM Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat. ✨ KOSHA.ai Founded by Vijaya Krishnappa, KOSHA harnesses IoT, AI, and cloud tech to ensure product authenticity.   • Winner at Techtonic for Circular Economy   • Mentioned by PM Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat ✨ DocketRun Tech Pvt. Ltd. Founded by Ajay Kabadi, DocketRun leverages AI and video analytics for real-time insights and operational control.   • Winner of Tata Innoventure Champion for Workplace Safety   • Part of the nasscom ai, GenAI Foundry program These startups embody the spirit of Indian entrepreneurship and innovation! Desh Deshpande | Raju Reddy | Ramanathan (Ram) Narayanan | Rachit Parekh | Anand Bariya | Manish Jaiswal | P N NAYAK | Sandeep Hanchanale | Yash Mittal | Rashmi Joshi | Soumya Chaugala | Nandish Harti | Varadh Kulkarni | Nithin patil | Priya Karadi Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Startup India | Deshpande Foundation | Deshpande Skilling | TiE Hubli | Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology #10yearsofMAKEININDIA #Deshpandestartups #MakeinIndia

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Startup Karnataka registration drive Register your startup today and unlock powerful benefits, including: 💡100% reimbursement on state GST 💡Significant tax exemptions 💡80% rebate on patent filing fees …and much more! ✅Don't miss out on this opportunity to propel your startup to new heights! 🌟 To register scan the QR code or visit the below given links: Mangaluru - https://lu.ma/s141c9y6 Hubballi - https://lnkd.in/g2F9Jmdn Belagavi - https://lnkd.in/g_BhiHej For more details, please contact Vakya Accamma - vakya.accamma@karnatakadigital.in ‪+91 95350 87697‬ Let’s grow together! wrkwrk | Deshpande Startups | KLE DR.M S Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi Mukesh S | Kiran Kulkarni | Siddhartha Anand K-Tech Innovation Hub,(CIF) powered by IKP | Startup India

Celebrating Our Entrepreneurs from NIDHI Prayas! ✨ We’re thrilled to share that two of our amazing entrepreneurs from NIDHI Prayas have been selected under the top 50 innovations under Nidhi Prayas and have been recognized in the book 'Idea to Impact' of the Department of Science and Technology for their amazing work! 1. Vijaya Krishnappa from Artitech Innovations Pvt Ltd (KOSHA.ai ): They are working on a Low-cost wearable that captures an artisan's movements and classifies gestures to authenticate handmade products. 2. Utkarsh Sinha, Bucolic Kailash Agritech & Fmcg Pvt Ltd: Mistyranch Provides an IOT-based solution with climate controlled biosphere incubator that eliminates the need for air conditioner by harvesting atmospheric water for mushroom cultivation. We’re proud to support these changemakers as they transform the future! Check out the full book here:https://lnkd.in/gxKAgfru Manish Jaiswal | Sandeep Hanchanale | Rashmi Joshi #Entrepreneurship #NidhiPrayas #DeshpandeStartups

We’re thrilled to announce Manish Jaiswal as the new CEO of Deshpande Startups! ✨ With extensive experience in leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, including his role as CEO of Kakatiya Sandbox and as the Head of the Innovation Office at Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), Manish brings valuable insights into the startup and innovation landscape of rural and semi-urban India. We look forward to his impactful leadership in realizing our vision to be the #1 choice for startups looking to address opportunities in semi-urban and rural India! Desh Deshpande | Raju Reddy | Ramanathan (Ram) Narayanan | Rachit Parekh | Anand Bariya | P N NAYAK | Telangana State Innovation Cell | Benjamin Mathew | Deshpande Foundation | Deshpande Skilling | TiE Hubli | Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | #FreshLeadership #CEO #DeshpandeStartups #Bharath #Entrepreneurship

Celebrating Our Entrepreneurs from NIDHI EIR! We’re thrilled to share that two of our amazing entrepreneurs from NIDHI EIR have been featured in the EIR-Spotlight book for their groundbreaking work in agriculture! 1)Sudha Ramesh Karbari | ArkaShine-Innovations Pvt Ltd Creator of SoilSaathi, an IoT and AI-based tool that provides real-time soil analysis, helping farmers make informed decisions right from their fields. 2) Sameer Pitale | Rowido LLP His innovation detects weather changes and predicts crop diseases in real-time, offering farmers timely insights to protect their crops. We’re proud to support these changemakers as they transform the future of farming! Check out the full book here: https://lnkd.in/g5a7xFxa Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | DST-NIDHI-iTBI Manish Jaiswal | Sandeep Hanchanale | Piyush Joshi | Soumya Chaugala | Rashmi Joshi | Nandish Harti | Yash Mittal | Varadh Kulkarni #AgriTech #Entrepreneurship #DeshpandeStartups

We’re thrilled that Pamawel, our portfolio startup is now backed by Nikhil Kamath’s WTFund! ✨ Pamawel is addressing critical women’s health issues like menstrual symptoms, which affect productivity and quality of life for millions. With 80% of women experiencing reduced productivity during their periods, they are creating innovative solutions to tackle this challenge. Led by Sharmistha Mondal and Nikhil Gk, Pamawel’s journey is a testament to their vision, action, and resilience. Kudos to their mission to reshape the future of women's health. Pamawel | Sharmistha Mondal | Nikhil Gk | Nikhil Kamath | Manish Jaiswal | Yash Mittal | Piyush Joshi | Rashmi Joshi | Soumya Chaugala | #WTFunded #WomensHealth #Investment #NikhilKamath

Big News! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce that 7 incredible startups have been shortlisted for the NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program! This program supports passionate entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, resources, and financial support to help them bring their innovative ideas to life. Here’s a quick look at the founders and their exciting ideas: 1️⃣ Abhishek Kajagar - A cutting tool to solve pruning problems in horticultural crops. 2️⃣ Chetan Goyal - Sudoyantra’s automated dry cleaning system for maximizing solar panel efficiency. 3️⃣ Sashi Kumar G P S - CyZenMed Labs' advanced automated CPR device. 4️⃣ Limkar Tejas Sahadev Limkar – An innovative bee venom extraction machine built within the hive. 5️⃣ Amrita Bhattacharya - producing eco-friendly natural dyes while empowering rural communities. 6️⃣ Richa Shukla - NauseaPlast, a natural remedy to alleviate nausea through an extract-based formulation. 7️⃣ Easwar Veeragandham - Krishaka, an affordable robot to assist farmers with labor-intensive tasks. We’re so proud of these entrepreneurs and can’t wait to support them on their journey. Stay tuned for more updates! Department of Science and Technology | Government of India | Venture Center (Official Account) | Manish Jaiswal | Sandeep Hanchanale | Soumya Chaugala | Rashmi Joshi | Yash Mittal | Piyush Joshi #NIDHIEIR #StartupJourney #Innovation

As a proud ecosystem partner, we bring Grand Challenge 2024!✨ If you’re a student, recent graduate, or dropout with at least 25% equity in your startup, this is your chance to pitch and grow your venture. Open to startups from any sector, the challenge offers 3 rounds of elimination with mentorship, culminating in a Grand Finale in Mumbai on 11th December. The top 3 winners will get lunch with Sanjeev Bikhchandani (InfoEdge Founder) and a chance to pitch for up to 4 Crores from Campus Fund. All applicants benefit from up to $25,000 in AWS credits, $800,000 in resources, and incubation opportunities at NSRCEL-IIM Bangalore, Deshpande Startups, and more. One female entrepreneur will also gain access to the WinPE Mentorship Program. Applications close on 15th September apply now! - https://bit.ly/4cVDYqE Manish Jaiswal | Sandeep Hanchanale | Sanket Lahoti | Yash Mittal #StudentEntrepreneurs #GrandChallenge2024 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Highlights from Day 2 of the Incubation Cohort: Today’s session was incredibly enriching! Here’s a snapshot of what we accomplished: 1)We explored the Empathy Map in depth, gaining valuable insights into understanding our customers better and refining our approaches. 2)A focused session helped us articulate and define clear problem statements, a crucial step for effective problem-solving and innovation. 3)The one-on-one sessions provided tailored feedback and guidance, allowing for personalized development and deeper discussions. Looking forward to seeing how these insights will drive progress in the startups! ✨ Manish Jaiswal | Rashmi Joshi | Piyush Joshi | Soumya Chaugala | Yash Mittal Javed Inamdar | Sushant Khairnar | Geetha T | Nagganatha Suganthan R | Sharmistha Mondal M. | Nikhil Gk | Kusumika Sinha Roy | Thilak Chakaravarthi | Harisharan Ramesh | Aditya Kulkarni Pravi | Pamawel | PrakritiAI | Caldor Health Technologies | Savoricious Foods & Beverages Private Limited #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #Incubation