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iTNT Day 2024 Highlights - Rolls-Royce Innovation Challenge! The grand success of the “Break The Loop” Innovation Challenge was celebrated by recognizing the winners at the iTNT Day celebration. The challenge floated in June 2024, targeting the escalating threat of heatwaves and their societal and environmental impacts, was jointly organized by iTNT Hub and Rolls-Royce. This initiative that sought sustainable solutions to predict and mitigate heat waves using locally suitable technologies and approaches attracted over 30 applications from startups and researchers working in the cleantech and sustainability sectors from across the State. 10 innovative ideas were shortlisted by an expert committee from Rolls-Royce Data Labs, Deep Tech ecosystem experts and iTNT Hub. These startups and innovators were provided intensive hands-on training in Business Model Canvas, Art of Storytelling & Pitch Deck Preparation, Market Analysis & Commercialization, and Technical Mentoring Sessions by experts from Rolls-Royce Data Labs. They pitched their innovative solutions in the Pitch Day at iTNT Hub. The following emerged as winners of the grand challenge: * Karotimam Innovations Pvt Ltd * Climatequant Tech Private Limited (CarbonCompete) * Kalki Energy Salvation * Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology These winners were facilitated during the iTNT Day 2024 in the presence of Dr. P Thiaga Rajan, Hon’ble Minister for IT & DS; Dr. J. Jeyaranjan, Vice–Chairman, Tamil Nadu Planning Commission; Thiru. Dheeraj Kumar, I.A.S., Tmt. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO of Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT); Mr. Kishore Jayaraman, President, Rolls-Royce, India & South Asia, and Mr. Srivats Ram, Managing Director, Wheels India Limited & Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry Tamil Nadu State Council. Industrialists, heads of universities, government departments, industry bodies, higher education institutions, innovators, investors, startup founders & co-founders, and entrepreneurs were among those present on the occasion. Suresh C | Ashwin S. | Shravan Shankar | Sadashiva Bolanthur | Hariharan Ganesan | Kavin Kumar Kandasamy | Gana SK | Varatharajan M | Pradeep Kumar | Nithish Kumar #InnovateInTN #InnovateInTamilNadu #BuildTheFuture #iTNTDay Information Technology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu | Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology (Sairam Group of Institutions) | Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT) | Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency | TACTV Arasu Fiber Internet Office | tanfinet | ICT Academy | Tamil Virtual Academy | Tamil Virtual University | Guidance Tamil Nadu | FaMeTN | TIDCO| State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) | TNCDW TN Corp for Development of Women | Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) Vanitha Venugopal | Nikhil Muppavarapu | Ananth M.K. | Daniel Prabhakaran | Shivendra Kothandaraman

The Future is Green: Inspired by Bharat Climate Startups Summit Chennai Chapter! 🌱 Yesterday, I was blown away by the energy and innovation at the StartupTN Climate Startups Summit in Chennai. It was truly inspiring to see so many brilliant entrepreneurs tackling some of the world's biggest challenges head-on! From sustainable energy solutions to innovative approaches to food and agriculture, the summit showcased the power of startups to drive real change. A huge shoutout to the organizers Shweta Dalmmia, Ratheesh Krishnan / Rats at StartupTN and the incredible speakers like Sivakumar Palanisamy, Chandrasekaran Jayaraman, Dr. Chithra Lekha P, and Mamta Jain for creating such a dynamic and impactful event. The startups are a testament to the power of value creation through great ideas, high value, great products, champion teams, winning businesses, and fast growth. It's a powerful reminder that these startups aren't just building businesses, they're building a more sustainable future for all of us. 🌎 We connect, we create, and we change. Investing in these innovators today is an investment in a sustainable future. Let's all commit to supporting their work and driving positive change. 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6 Jul 2024 : 3:00 PM 📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: StartupTN, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Metro Station, Nandanam #Startups #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Chennai #India StartupTN, Watsan Envirotech Private Limited, Earth Focus Kanha, Hivericks Technologies, HVA Energy, Karotimam Innovations Pvt Ltd, Tridel Technologies https://startuptn.in/

#ForgeHardwareStartupShowcase MATERIALS in the context of PRODUCTION HARDWARE are fundamental resources that not only provide essential structural and functional capabilities to machines, devices, and components but also facilitate designs optimised for recyclability and renewable resource utilisation. Innovations in materials involve developing new substances or enhancing existing ones to improve performance, durability, sustainability, and functionality. Forge Innovation & Ventures' Hardware Startup Collective features Key Production Hardware Materials that push the boundaries of what is possible, setting new standards for industrial production processes. CeraTattva InnoTech provides specialised and proprietary preceramic precursors/polymers, ceramic products and solutions. Karotimam Innovations Pvt Ltd specialises in bio-based polymer-derived substrates for Printed Circuit Boards in electronics manufacturing applications. Fabheads Automation' innovative 3D printers use advanced composite materials to create high-strength, lightweight components, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing material waste. These Production Hardware Materials leverage next-generation materials and platforms to achieve energy-neutral, resource-efficient, zero-waste, and emission-free manufacturing. This innovative approach heralds a pioneering era for India's next industrial revolution, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and setting new standards for industrial production processes. Dhinesh Kanagaraj Dr. Ganesh Babu Abha Bharti Dr. Chithra Lekha P Startup India MeitY Startup Hub Invest India StartupTN Guidance Tamil Nadu Invest and Trade Western Australia 8X Ventures Java Capital Campus Angels Network IN44 Capital The Chennai Angels Lead Angels Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund Management Corporation Ltd. (TNIFMC) Vish Sahasranamam Dr. B.L.Lakshmi Meera Dr. Mahesh Veezhinathan Upasana Srinivasan Dinesh Subburaj Arun Suresh Aritro Ghosh Ashwini Metri Thanushree Anand Sarathi Sriraman Guruprasad Sharma #hardware #startups #innovation #production #materials

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the FORT Industrial Innovation & Scaleup Grant - aimed at funding Tamil Nadu’s Innovators and Startups in the industrial tech space covering core-operational and digital technologies. This funding program is part of the FORT(Force of Rapid Transformation) initiative - established by State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) under the aegis of Industries Department, Govt of Tamil Nadu in partnership with Forge (Strategic Partner Incubator). These FORT centres are set in the heart of industrial parks in Chennai and Hosur, and are aimed at catalysing industrial transformation in the digital age - combining manufacturing excellence with technology leadership, entrepreneurial innovation, and future-ready talent. The awards ceremony took place at the Secretariat, Chennai on 26th June, 2024 - with Dr. TRB Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu awarding the winning startups with the grant sanction and cheques - in the presence of Industries Secretary Thiru. V. Arun Roy, I.A.S.; Dr K. Senthil Raj, I.A.S. - MD, SIPCOT; Thiru P. Akash, I.A.S. - ED, SIPCOT; Thiru. Chandramohan Arumugam - GM, SIPCOT; Thiru. Meiyappan - Consultant, Operations; and Thiru. Vish Sahasranamam, Cofounder & CEO, Forge Innovation & Ventures. Fabheads Automation & JIDOKA Technologies Pvt.Ltd are growth stage startups that were awarded Scaleup Grants of Rs.40 L each. These startups will utilise the grant to fund Business Growth Projects that will enable accelerated development of production & industrialisation capabilities. In the Market Stage category, Tomgo Agro Machines, Suzhiyam Industrial Machines Private Limited, Welkinrim Technologies and Unibose Technology Private Limited were awarded scaleup grants upto Rs.20L to implement Commercial Pilot projects that will pave the way for these startups to accelerate revenue outcomes through full-scale commercial deployments. In the Product Stage & Innovators category, TeraLumen Solutions, CeraTattva InnoTech, augurai, Karotimam Innovations Pvt Ltd, Raptee.HV, Yali Aerospace, Chimertech Private Limited and Sriram Gopal were awarded innovation grants of upto Rs.10L, for the completion of Product Innovation projects, fast-tracking product development towards product-market fit. This grant unlocks access to a wide array of incubation, acceleration, investment and other catalytic services ranging from Product Acceleration and Technical Infrastructure Support, to Strategic Advisory, Market Access & Investment Pathways - to rapidly transform these deep-tech startups into the next generation of full-stack industrial companies that will bolster industrial growth & transformation in Tamil Nadu - accelerating the state’s growth towards its goal of a $1Tn Economy by 2030. Guidance Tamil Nadu StartupTN FaMeTN Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited #startups #tech #funding #grants

StartupTN is pleased to announce the winners of the BOSCH Innovation Challenge. Karotimam Innovations Pvt Ltd and Voltrix Mobility Pvt. Ltd have been declared the winners of the challenge. Karotimam Innovations was recognized for their advancements in healthcare and green electronics, while Voltrix Mobility was recognized for their innovation in e-bikes As part of their victory, the winners have been onboarded into BOSCH's DNA (Discover, Nurture, Align) Framework. As an initial step, they presented their innovative solutions to the BOSCH Leadership team at Fit.Fest 2024, a technology and innovation event held recently at the Bosch Coimbatore campus. #StartupTN #BOSCH #InnovationChallenge #Winners Sivarajah Ramanathan | Sivakumar Palanisamy | Dinesh Sundaravelu | Sai Ranganathan | Rajan BL | Nikunj Panchal | Stalin Jacob J | Ponni Velmurugan | SIVA SANKARAN RAJENDRAN | Mageswar Radhakrishnan | C N Prem Kumar | Bosch Global Software Technologies | SUBRAMANIAN N | Gayathri Chidambaram | Rajsekar Sivasamy | Naved Narayan; RK Shenoy; Zabeer Mohammed Z B | Anand Narayanan