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The global health lifespan gap has reached 9.6 years. Longevity India, based at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, aims to address this problem for India's growing elderly population (projected to reach 347 million by 2050) through research focused on extending healthy years of life, not just lifespan.

A water crisis is unfolding before us. As the country's per capita water availability continues to decline, exacerbated by groundwater overuse, inefficient systems, and climate change, the need for efficient water management becomes more urgent. To combat this, there is a rising emphasis on leveraging technology and policy incentives to enhance water use efficiency. Companies such as FluxGen are at the forefront, utilizing AI and IoT to optimize industrial water management, demonstrating the potential for sustainable growth and investment in water conservation. We are elated to join hands with FluxGen in solving this. Here’s a detailed note from Ganesh Shankar and our team.

India's podcast market is booming with 95 million monthly listeners and projected growth to $4.25 billion by 2033, driven by platforms like Sochcast that provide end-to-end support for creators while focusing on content quality over mere engagement.

Green hydrogen produced through microbial processes offers a promising alternative to traditional electrolysis, with startups like Ossus Biorenewables using microorganisms to simultaneously clean wastewater and generate hydrogen. New bacterial discoveries and government targets are accelerating research in this field as India aims to produce 5 million metric tons of hydrogen annually by 2030.

Sexual healthcare, in India, has long been underserved, with a lack of structured care preventing many from seeking help. While healthcare has seen innovation, this critical area remains overlooked. That's why we are partnering with Allo Health, a leader in sexual wellness, offering expert-led, stigma-free care through a unique blend of medical expertise and technology. Their patient-first approach, both in-clinic and via telehealth, is reshaping access to sexual healthcare. We’re thrilled to partner with them in tackling an urgent yet under-addressed healthcare need. https://lnkd.in/gEBmSTA7

Despite apartment complexes in Karnataka generating up to 300 million liters of treated wastewater daily, it goes unused because societies struggle with inadequate STP treatment standards, lack the expertise to manage water sales and logistics. And the Bosonwhitewater's method to solve this, makes way to a better approach dealing water crisis at scale throughout India.

India lacked infrastructure for easy tax filing for very long. Listen to Vishvajit Sonagara explaining how Quicko managed to solve tax filing to a great extent leveraging the existing infrastructure. Link in comments..

India's agricultural supply chain wastes 30% of food production due to ripening issues, transportation losses, and aesthetic standards, threatening farmer incomes and food security. Raheja Solar Food Processing addresses this crisis with transportable solar-powered dehydration machines that preserve nutritional value while extending shelf life, working with over 100,000 farmers through a unique model that includes buying back processed products.

Fintech has changed how Indians pay, invest, and save today, thanks to young founders. The Startup Maharathi Challenge, part of Startup Mahakumbh ’s second edition, gives up to ₹30 Cr in funding, mentorship, and investor intros to support more young entrepreneurs. Finalists will pitch live at Bharath Mandapam Apply by March 7 at www.startupmahakumbh.org.

One of the biggest problems in tax filing for Indians is the complexity and potential for errors in the process and yet not many individuals seem to be using an expert’s help. In this episode of “From Scratch”, Hansi Mehrotra explores how Quicko, led by its founder, Vishvajit Sonagara is transforming tax filing in India through AI and automation, the complexity of the tax problem, policy, careers and the way to solve this for India. Link in the comments..