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Empowering Inclusivity through AI-Driven Technology: TorchIt, a PDEU IIC-incubated startup, won the SDG Digital Pioneers Award at the United Nations Headquarters for their transformative product, Jyoti AI. These AI-powered smart glasses are designed to empower visually and print-impaired individuals, enabling them to read, learn complex STEM subjects, and lead more independent lives. This global recognition marks a significant step toward creating a more inclusive world.
Showcasing Heritage-Inspired Innovation in Solar Technology: Startups Imagine Powertree Private Limited and Saltech Design Labs, both incubated at PDEU IIC, created history with the launch of their groundbreaking Solar Tile, inspired by India’s first solar village at Modhera Sun Temple. This innovative project was presented to the Honourable Prime Minister of India by the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat and the Honourable Union Minister of MNRE at the RE Invest 2024 summit. This milestone symbolizes the fusion of heritage and cutting-edge technology in India's journey toward a solar-powered future.
PDEU IIC incubated Cibos Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd and Imagine Powertree Pvt. Ltd. are among the Top 10 Winners of the SolarX Startup Challenge hosted by the International Solar Alliance! Founders have received the opportunity to present at the upcoming REInvest 2024 along with that startups have received a grant of up to $15000 USD.
The event featured prominent leaders, including the Director General of ISA, MNRE Secretary, the Honorable Minister of MNRE and Power, and the US Ambassador to India.
We are thrilled to share that Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) has been ranked Top 50 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF) Ranking 2024 under the category of Innovation. PDEU IIC has sensitised more than 30,000 students through number of events, workshops and seminars. More than 200 startups have been incubated by PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre (PDEU IIC) with over 20 of them surpassing INR 50 lakhs per annum in revenue.
PDEU has implemented PDEU Innovate Entrepreneurship policy as a part of National Innovation Startup Policy (NISP). Under this 2023, we have supported 10 Faculty led startups among which 3 faculty startups have received startup certificate.
Mr. Hunny Bhagchandani, Founder of Torchit Electronics Pvt. Ltd. was recognized in the NGO & Social Entrepreneurship category of Forbes India 30 Under 30, with over 1,50,000 lives impacted.
The Total project cost for the established of TBI 11.95 crore among which INR 8.78 crore is contribution from Dept, of science & technology of India.
Startups have successfully filed more than 110 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applications, among with 70 IPR applications have been granted and approved.
Recognition for Sustainable Design Excellence: Team Saltech Design Labs, led by Aditya Shukla and Sudhir Shukla, was honored at the CII Green Pro Summit 2024 for their exemplary contributions to sustainable design. This award highlights their commitment to advancing eco-friendly practices and solutions that contribute to a greener future.