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Empowering Tribal Innovations on National Science Day! IIT Ropar’s iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, in collaboration with Puri Oil Mills Limited (CSR Initiative), hosted PRAGATI Outreach at ACIC GIET UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, Gunupur, Odisha, fostering agri-tech innovations & sustainability. Under the theme "Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for #Viksit_Bharat," the event engaged 200+ #tribal innovators & #students, offering insights into startup creation, funding, and advanced agri-solutions. 🔹 PRAGATI Micro-Accelerator provides ₹25L funding, mentorship & industry connections to scale impactful solutions. 🔹 MoU signed between IIT Ropar & ACIC GIET to advance agri-research & innovation. 🔹 SAMRIDHI 4.0 Ideathon: ACIC GIET selected among 14 institutions from 9 states for CPS training, receiving a ₹1L grant. 🔹 Field visit by Dr. Mukesh Kestwal, PhD, CIO – IIT Ropar AWaDH, to engage with innovators on real-world challenges. iHub - AWaDH has incubated 114+ startups & developed 80+ technologies, driving India's deep-tech & agri-innovation ecosystem. Together, we’re empowering tribal communities & sustainable agri-tech innovations for #ViksitBharat! India DST | Government of India | Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | India Semiconductor Mission BHASHINI | Digital India Corporation Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Ravindra Yadav | Simranjeet Singh | Shivani Rajput | Tejasvini Puri | Sai Shreeja Naktha | Umesh Verma | Dr. Radhanath Patra #PRAGATI #iHubAWaDH #IITRopar #NationalScienceDay #AgriInnovation #DeepTech #StartupIndia #Sustainability #ACIC #TribalEntrepreneurs #PrecisionFarming #ViksitBharat

Celebrating National Science Day 2025 with iHub AWaDH On this National Science Day, we honor the spirit of scientific innovation that drives progress. Inspired by Dr. C.V. Raman’s groundbreaking discovery, iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar is harnessing Cyber-Physical Systems (#CPS) to revolutionize agriculture and water domains. From AI-driven smart farming to automated water management, our innovations are shaping a future where technology meets sustainability. Science is not just about discovery it’s about transforming ideas into impact, and we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of agri-tech and water-tech for a better tomorrow. Advancing science, enabling innovation, and empowering change. India DST | Government of India | Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Pushpendra P. Singh | Mukesh Saini | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Aatif Jamal | Saurabh Arora | Varinder Saini | Harpreet Vasdev | Gagandeep Singh | Shreya Sharma | Navjyot Kaur | Vardhman Jain | Sonia Sharma | Manvi Bhopali | Mandeep Singh Badwal | Shivani Rajput | Himanshi Sharma | DeshRaj Dhiman | Sachin Kumar | Pulkit Kumar | Vanshika Sharma | Aditya Verma | Vikash Kumar | Yamini Koundal | Harshita Mahajan | Avantika Anubhuti | ̴̴Aman kumar | Ashutosh Kumar | Vamsi . | Atul vishwakarma | Yashaswani Sharma | Himanshu Mishra #NationalScienceDay #CyberPhysicalSystems #AgriTech #WaterTech #iHubAWaDH #IITRopar #InnovationForImpact

State Workshop on IP Commercialization & Tech Transfer! iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar is Proud to Participated the State Workshop on #IP Commercialization & #Tech Transfer, held on February 27, 2025, at The Institute of Nano Science and Technology(INST) Mohali. This workshop served as a pivotal platform for industry #leaders, #researchers, and #policymakers to explore best practices in intellectual property (IP) monetization and technology transfer, driving impactful innovation. Key Highlights: The event commenced with insightful addresses from esteemed experts: Prof. Surajit Karmakar, Scientist-E, INST Mohali Dr Dapinder Kaur Bakshi Kaur Bakshi, Joint Director, PCSCT Dr Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director FITT, IIT Delhi Dr. PRITPAL SINGH, Executive Director, PCSCT Prof. Amitava Patra, Director, INST Mohali 📌 Technical Session: Best Practices & Models for Monetizing Intellectual Property This session featured engaging discussions on national case studies and strategic frameworks for effective IP commercialization, led by: Mr. Lokesh Jain, CII, Ludhiana Dr.Suchita Markan, Scientist-E, ICMR, New Delhi Ms. Reema Sahni Mehendiratta, Head, ITTO, FITT, New Delhi Dr Sanjeeva Kumar Majumdar, Senior Manager, NRDC, GoI Dr. Prashant Kumar , Principal Scientist, CSIO, Chandigarh 📌 Open House Discussion: Transforming Research into Commercialization A dynamic exchange among experts, IPMCC coordinators, innovators, and researchers delved into the challenges and opportunities in technology transfer, emphasizing actionable pathways to bridge the gap between research and industry. This workshop underscored the critical need for collaboration between research institutions and industries to accelerate innovation-driven commercialization and develop market-ready solutions. India DST | Government of India | Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | India Semiconductor Mission BHASHINI Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Saurabh Arora | Jigyasa Bhardwaj #IPCommercialization #TechnologyTransfer #Innovation #IntellectualProperty #ResearchToMarket #StartupEcosystem #AWaDH #INSTMohali #PCSCT

iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar Partners with Runway, UPES for #CPS Training at Uttarakhand Thrive Summit 2025! We are excited to collaborate with Runway, UPES to facilitate Cyber-Physical Systems (#CPS) training under #SAMRIDHi 4.0 at the Uttarakhand Thrive Summit 2025! Led by Mr. Mohit Nagpal ( Senior Manager Incubation Runway, UPES University) and Mr. Kamal Singh (CO-PI Ideathon Program), this initiative focuses on industry-aligned #CPS training, #automation, and #IoT-driven solutions, #empowering #entrepreneurs, #researchers, and #students with hands-on expertise in next-generation technologies. AWaDH CPS Lab is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring participants gain practical insights and real-world applications of CPS innovations. Register Now : https://lnkd.in/gHWJng8J Join us at Uttarakhand Thrive Summit 2025 as we engage with industry leaders, innovators, and aspiring technologists to shape a smarter, more connected future! India DST | Government of India | Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | India Semiconductor Mission BHASHINI Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Rām Sharma, | Rahul Nainwal | Vijay Vir Singh (VVS) | Swarleen Kaur #iHubAWaDH #IITRopar #CPS #SAMRIDHi4 #UPES #Runway #ThriveSummit2025 #TechInnovation #IoT #Automation #StartupEcosystem #FutureReady

Celebrating the Divine Energy of Maha Shivratri with AWaDH On this auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, we bow to Lord Shiva, the eternal source of transformation and wisdom. Just as Shiva embodies resilience and renewal, we at IIT Ropar iHub AWaDH strive to harness innovation for a sustainable and prosperous future in agriculture and allied sectors. पृथ्वी संतरणात् संतु नः पुन्या पुन्येन वातः । पुन्येन अध्युष्ट पुन्या पृथ्वी पुन्येन संतु नः ॥ "May the earth be protected by our good deeds, and may our good deeds be protected by the pure water." This sacred verse beautifully aligns with our mission at AWaDH—where technology meets tradition to create impactful solutions for agriculture, water, and sustanable development. Just as Shiva's cosmic dance sustains the balance of the universe, our collective efforts in research and innovation aim to nurture the Earth and its resources for future generations. May this Maha Shivratri inspire us all to embrace wisdom, innovation, and sustainability. Har Har Mahadev! Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Aatif Jamal | Saurabh Arora | Varinder Saini | Harpreet Vasdev | Gagandeep Singh | Shreya Sharma | Navjyot Kaur | Vardhman Jain | Sonia Sharma | Manvi Bhopali | Mandeep Singh Badwal | Shivani Rajput | Himanshi Sharma | DeshRaj Dhiman | Sachin Kumar | Pulkit Kumar | Vanshika Sharma | Aditya Verma | Vikash Kumar | Yamini Koundal | Harshita Mahajan | Avantika Anubhuti | ̴̴Aman kumar | Ashutosh Kumar | Vamsi . | Atul vishwakarma | Yashaswani Sharma | Himanshu Mishra #MahaShivratri #HarHarMahadev #InnovationForAgriculture #Sustainability #IITRopar #AWaDH

Empowering Innovation | Recognizing CPS Excellence Under the Ideathon Program! 🌟 iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar is proud to recognize 12 leading institutes from 9 states across India for their outstanding proposals under the Ideathon Program – CPS Ignition: Empowering Labs for Tomorrow, as part of SAMRIDHI 4.0! 🚀 These institutes have demonstrated cutting-edge innovations in IoT, automation, smart irrigation, water & soil assessment, and more, strengthening Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) education and research. This initiative, supported by IIT Ropar Technology & Innovation Foundation (iHub AWaDH), a DST NM-ICPS Technology Innovation Hub, is dedicated to enabling deep-tech startups, CPS skilling, and technology-driven sustainability. 🏆 Recognized Institutes: 📌 National Institute of Technology Delhi 📌 Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar – Haryana 📌 Baba Farid College of Engineering and Technology, Bathinda – Punjab 📌 Tula's Institute– Uttarakhand 📌 Janta College, Bakewar (Etawah) – Uttar Pradesh 📌 Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Engineering & Technology Pauri Garhwal – Uttarakhand 📌 DAVV Incubation Centre – Madhya Pradesh 📌 ACIC GIET UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION – Odisha 📌 AIC-IIITKottayam Foundation – Kerala 📌 CVRU-iTBI (Supported by DST-NIDHI Govt of India) – Chhattisgarh 📌 Runway Incubator – Uttarakhand 📌 Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology NAAC GRADE A – Punjab With a PAN-India reach across 9 states, this initiative strengthens the NM-ICPS mission of fostering technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development in CPS. 🌍✨ 📢 Join us in celebrating these institutions and their contributions to a smarter, tech-driven future! 🚀 India DST | Government of India | Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | India Semiconductor Mission BHASHINI | Digital India Corporation Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD #SAMRIDHI4 #Ideathon #CyberPhysicalSystems #Innovation #DeepTech #IoT #Entrepreneurship #Agritech #Sustainability #iHubAWaDH #IITRopar #NMICPS

PRAGATI Micro Accelerator Roadshow at ACIC GIET University! We are delighted to share that PRAGATI - a joint initiative of iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, and Puri Oil Mills Limited is hosting a Roadshow at ACIC GIET UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION on its Foundation Day, 28th February 2025! PRAGATI (Puri Oil Mills and AWaDH Research for Agriculture Growth and Acceleration towards Transforming Innovation) is designed to empower agri and sustainability #startups, #researchers, and #innovators by providing them with the right support, #mentorship, and funding opportunities to scale their solutions for a sustainable future. This initiative will feature insights from esteemed leaders: Prof. Ashok Kr Mishra – Deputy Dean, School of Agriculture, ACIC GIET UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Prof AVNL Sharma – Vice-Chancellor, ACIC GIET UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Mr. Ravindra Yadav – Chief Executive Officer, ACIC GIET UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Mukesh Kestwal, PhD – Chief Innovation Officer, IIT Ropar (iHub AWaDH) Join us as we inspire students, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore opportunities in deep-tech #agriculture, #sustainability, and rural transformation. 📅 Date: 28th February 2025 📍 Venue: ACIC GIET University Apply for PRAGATI: ihub-awadh.in/pragati Let’s pave the way for Agri-Innovation & Sustainability! India DST | Government of India | Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | India Semiconductor Mission BHASHINI | Digital India Corporation Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Simranjeet Singh | Shivani Rajput | Tejasvini Puri | Sai Shreeja Naktha | Umesh Verma | Dr. Radhanath Patra #PRAGATI #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #Startups #DeepTech #AWaDH #PuriOilMills #GIETUniversity #Entrepreneurship

Strengthening Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Indian Institute of Management Kashipur iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar team visited Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, where we had the opportunity to engaged in insightful discussions with Dr. Ram Kumar, CEO of FIED IIM Kashipur and Safal Batra, Associate Professor. The discussions focused on fostering innovation, evaluating high-potential startups, and exploring collaborative opportunities. Key Highlights: ✔ Startup Pitch Evaluation: Reviewed and provided strategic insights on innovative business models presented by emerging entrepreneurs. ✔ Collaborative Discussions: Explored potential synergies between AWaDH’s deep-tech expertise and IIM Kashipur’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. ✔ AWaDH’s Ongoing Initiatives: Shared details on various programs, including our CPS Lab ecosystem, accelerator programs, and technology-driven startup support initiatives in #AgriTech, #WaterTech, and #DeepTech domains. The visit reinforced our commitment to supporting technology-led startups and strengthening industry-academia collaboration. We look forward to future partnerships that drive impactful innovation and sustainable growth. India DST | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | India Semiconductor Mission BHASHINI | Indian Institute of Management Kashipur | FIED IIM Kashipur Abhay Karandikar | Ekta Kapoor | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Priyank Yadav #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #AgriTech #DeepTech #Collaboration #IIMKashipur #AWaDH #IITRopar #TechnologyForImpact

Empowering 40+ Students with #CPS & #IoT Training at CICU, Ludhiana | iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar CPS Lab iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar successfully conducted a CPS Training at the CHAMBER OF INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL UNDERTAKINGS (CICU), Ludhiana, equipping participants with in-depth knowledge of Cyber-Physical Systems (#CPS), #IoT, and #BLE Technologies. Led by DeshRaj Dhiman, ̴̴Aman kumar, Vikash Kumar, and Abhishek Singh, the training focused on sensor integration, wireless communication, real-time monitoring, and industrial automation. Participants gained practical exposure to smart automation techniques and cloud-based data analysis, enhancing their technical proficiency in next-generation technologies. This initiative strengthened industry-academia collaboration, fostering skill development and innovation in industrial automation. We appreciate the active participation and enthusiasm of all attendees and look forward to furthering technological advancements in this domain. Interested in setting up a CPS Lab at your organization? Let’s connect: bit.ly/CPSSetup India DST | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | India Semiconductor MissionInvest Punjab | Punjab State Council For Science And Technology | Innovation Mission Punjab | BHASHINI Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | DeshRaj Dhiman | ̴Aman kumar | Vikash Kumar | Abhishek Singh #AWaDH #CPSLab #IoT #Industry40 #BLETechnologies #SmartAutomation #SkillDevelopment #TechnologyInnovation

iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar at Agricultural Science Congress 2025 – Advancing Agri-Tech Innovations iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar successfully participated in the Agricultural Science Congress 2025, held at GB Pant Alumni in Toronto (GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pant Nagar). This prestigious event brought together #scientists, #industry leaders, #policymakers, and #startups, fostering discussions on the future of sustainable and technology-driven agriculture. AWaDH showcased its pioneering work in Cyber-Physical Systems (#CPS) for #agriculture, #including #AI-driven precision farming, #IoT enabled smart irrigation, and #automation solutions for agribusiness. These innovations highlighted our commitment to transforming agriculture through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. A key highlight of the event was Pantnagar Capital evaluating startups and committing a ₹24 lakh order under the Sprint Program. This significant step underscores the growing impact of agri-tech solutions in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including: ✅ Shailesh Vickram Singh, Founder, GoMassive Fund,Climate Angel ✅Kaushal Jaiswal, Managing Director, Rivulis Irrigation India Pvt Ltd ✅ Virendra Goswami, Country Manager- India at Tessenderlo Group ✅Jitendra Saklani, Head Marketing Strategy & Innovation, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd ✅Guru Inder, CEO of Carbon Circle ✅Dr. Pratibha Singh, Regional Manager,Australian Centre for International Agricultural Reserach ✅Dr RM Shrivastav, CEO of Strides (Agribuiness incubator at Pantnagar ✅Saswati Mukherjee Manager NIAM, Jaipur ✅Dr. Praveen Malik , CEO of Agrinnovate ✅ Dr Manvir Singh, CEO Paayas, ex-CEO of Kashee Milk Producer Co. Ltd. ✅Dr. Mukesh Kestwal, PhD, Chief Innovation Officer, iHub - AWaDH We appreciate the insightful discussions, collaborative opportunities, and the enthusiasm of the participants in shaping the future of agri-tech. Looking forward to continued engagement in advancing India’s agricultural landscape. India DST | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | India Semiconductor Mission BHASHINI | Pantnagar Capital Abhay Karandikar | Ekta Kapoor | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD #AgricultureScienceCongress #AWaDH #AgriTech #SmartFarming #AIinAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture #PrecisionFarming #CPS #IoT #Innovation #TechForAgri