iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar

iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar Welcomes 30+ Students from CCCT Sikkim for CPS Training Program We are proud to host 30+ students from the Centre for Computers and Communication Technology (#CCCT), Sikkim, for an immersive 1-month program in Cyber-Physical Systems (#CPS) at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar. This transformative program aims to equip these young innovators with hands-on #training, advanced #technical skills, and exposure to #cutting-edge CPS technologies. iHub - AWaDH partnered with CCCT to establish its 8th #AWaDH CPS Lab, the first in #Northeast India and part of our nationwide network of 9 CPS Labs under #NMICPS, #DST, Government of India. This lab, equipped with #IoT kits, #environmental sensors, and #prototyping tools, has become a hub for #fostering #innovation in the region. Now, these 30+ students are stepping into IIT Ropar’s state-of-the-art infrastructure to further enhance their expertise. Guided by expert faculty and researchers, they will explore real-world applications of CPS and work on impactful projects. At iHub - AWaDH, we remain dedicated to driving #research, #education, and #innovation across all regions of India, #empowering students to create #sustainable, tech-driven solutions for a better future. To have CPS Lab at your institute or Training program: bit.ly/CPSSetup | people@ihub-awadh.in Together, let’s inspire, innovate, and grow! 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 Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal | DeshRaj Dhiman | Harpreet Vasdev Gagandeep Singh | Sonia Sharma | Manvi Bhopali | Aatif Jamal | Varinder Saini | Vikash Kumar #CPSLab #Innovation #Education #SkillDevelopment #IITRopar #CCCTSikkim

Kickstarting #METRIX 6.0!  We are proud to share the launch of #METRIX 6.0 (Mechanical Engineering Time for Research Ideas Exchange), marking the sixth consecutive year of this flagship annual event organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Ropar, and proudly supported by iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar as a #Platinum Partner. METRIX serves as a vibrant platform to foster #knowledge enhancement and facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas among research scholars, faculty members, and esteemed invitees from both #industry and #academia. ✨ Key Highlights ? 🔹 Lab Poster Presentations showcasing groundbreaking research 🔹 Research Talks by leading experts 🔹 Expert Sessions for insights into emerging technologies 🔹 Engaging Panel Discussions driving collaborative solutions At iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives like METRIX that align with our mission to promote research, innovation, and knowledge-sharing in key domains such as #agriculture, #water, and #sustainability through advanced engineering and cyber-physical systems. Stay tuned for updates as we bring together brilliant minds to inspire, innovate, and collaborate! 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 Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Dhiraj Kumar Mahajan | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal | Nachiket Kale #METRIX6 #Innovation #KnowledgeExchange #MechanicalEngineering #IITRopar #AWaDH

#PRAGARTI Applications Now Open – Register Today! We are pleased to announce #PRAGATI (Puri Oil Mills Limited and AWaDH Research for Agriculture Growth and Acceleration towards Transforming Innovation), a Micro-Accelerator Program designed to support early-stage startups focused on addressing critical challenges and scaling innovative solutions in #Agriculture and #Sustainability. Key Thematic Areas: 🔹 Climate-Resilient Farming Solutions 🔹 AI and Data-Driven Agricultural Tools 🔹 Sustainable Resource Management 🔹 Yield and Crop Health Prediction 🔹 Integration with IoT and Big Data What PRAGATI Offers: ✅ #Mentorship & Training: Expert guidance to help refine business strategies and accelerate growth. ✅ #Funding Support: Grants of up to ₹5 Lakhs and additional funding of up to ₹25 Lakhs (loans/equity) through the Sprint Initiative. ✅ #Networking Opportunities: Access to a network of industry leaders, investors, and fellow innovators. ✅ #Technology Access: Utilize state-of-the-art R&D facilities to fast-track innovation. Apply Now: ihub-awadh.in/pragati/ Join us in driving the future of agriculture and sustainability with innovative solutions that have a lasting impact. 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 Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Dhiraj Kumar Mahajan | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal | Divyanshu Gupta | Simranjeet Singh | Priyank Yadav | Shivani Rajput | Tejasvini Puri #AgriTech #Innovation #Sustainability #StartupEcosystem #AcceleratorProgram #AgricultureInnovation #TechnologyInAgri #AWaDH #PuriOilMills #FutureOfAgriculture

Call for Abstracts – Shastri Conference Grant (#Agricultural Sciences)  Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Crop Science Innovation (#IASCSI) Conference iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the upcoming #IASCSI Conference, aimed at advancing sustainable practices and innovations in crop science. This conference will serve as a platform to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge and explore integrated solutions for the future of agriculture. Why Attend? This international platform will bring together #researchers, #industry #leaders, #policymakers, and the farming community to exchange insights and explore cutting-edge advancements in #agricultural science. Key Themes: 🔸 Precision Agriculture & AI Integration – Leveraging satellites, drones, and sensors for optimized crop production 🔸 Climate Adaptation – Building crop resilience against shifting climates and water scarcity 🔸 Resource Efficiency – Innovating for sustainable water, nutrient, and energy use 🔸 Bridging Research & Practice – Connecting scientific breakthroughs with practical solutions for farmers 📅 Important Dates: 🔹 Abstract Submission Deadline – 17 January 2025 🔹 Notification of Acceptance – 21 January 2025 🔹 IASCSI Conference (Hybrid) – 31 January 2025 💳 Registration Fees: 🔸 Early Bird (Till 15 January 2025): ₹250 🔸 Regular (From 16 January 2025): ₹500 Together, let's cultivate the future of agriculture through #innovation and #collaboration. Submit your abstract now: https://lnkd.in/g_jcJkgf Detailed Info: bit.ly/AWaDH_SCGDoc 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 Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal | Shreya Sharma | Dr. Jitender Singh  | Mandeep Singh Badwal #SustainableAgriculture #CropScience #AgriculturalInnovation #PrecisionFarming #AWaDH #IITRopar #ResearchAndDevelopment #Agritech

Empowering Young Minds and Educators: Inspiring the Future of #Innovation at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar We had the #incredible privilege of hosting 100+ students from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pinjore, and 50+ teachers from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (#JNV) across North India at the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar last week. During this visit, Radhika Trikha and Mukesh Kestwal from iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar shared insights about various initiatives tailored for #students and #faculties, showcasing the potential of innovation in driving #impactful change. This enriching engagement introduced them to the transformative world of #AgriTech, #WaterTech, #IoT, and #Sustainability through our flagship programs: 👉 #SAMRIDHI – Supporting innovative startups. 👉 #Ideathon – Fostering creative problem-solving. 👉 #OperationDronagiri – Advancing drone technology for agriculture. 👉 #PRAGATI – Empowering young innovators. 👉 Cutting-edge #ResearchFacilities and #SkillingInitiatives, including our #CPSLab designed for schools and colleges. 👉 The potential of introducing CPS labs in schools to promote hands-on, experiential learning. 👉 Startup success stories encouraging students to transform their ideas into impactful innovations. Vardhman Jain, Shivani Rajput, Himanshi Sharma, Harpreet kaur, Ataul Haque, Arhama Saba, Priyank Yadav, and Simranjeet Singh engaged with #students and #teachers, sharing their experiences and highlighting various opportunities. This collaboration underscores our commitment to nurturing #curiosity, fostering #innovation, and preparing the next #generation of leaders for a #ViksitBharat and #AtmanirbharBharat. Together, let's inspire and build a brighter, sustainable future! 🌱 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 Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Divyanshu Gupta | Ashutosh Kumar #Education #Innovation #FutureLeaders #TechnologyAndEducation #AWaDHImpact #Sustainability #Research

iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar was featured on The Interview World for pioneering innovation in #agriculture and #water! We are excited to share that iHub - AWaDH recognized by The Interview World for our efforts in revolutionizing India's agriculture and water value chains. Under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, we’ve been at the forefront of creating impactful technologies like #AI-powered #PrecisionFarming and #nano-bubble water systems. With 70 groundbreaking innovations, 12 commercialized #technologies, 20+ #patents filed, and collaborations that bridge #academia, #startups, and #industry, AWaDH is driving a sustainable, tech-powered rural transformation. A huge shoutout to to all our #partners and #innovators who continue to make this vision a reality. Together, we are building the future of #agriculture and #water management. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gmPmvtGM Let’s keep innovating for a resilient and sustainable tomorrow! 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 Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Dhiraj Kumar Mahajan | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal #Innovation #Agritech #Sustainability #iHubAWaDH #TheInterviewWorld #TechnologyForGood

A Year of Innovation and Impact: iHub - AWaDH's 2024 Journey As we step into 2025, our resolve to build a #sustainable, #technologically advanced future for #agriculture and #water management has never been stronger. We extend heartfelt thanks to our #partners, #farmers, and the larger #community for being part of this incredible journey. Driving #Innovation Our R&D team made groundbreaking strides in #sustainability with #innovations like #nanotechnology for water treatment and AI-powered livestock monitoring systems, addressing #critical challenges in agriculture and water management. #Empowering Startups In 2024, we supported 114 startups, with 94 actively scaling. Programs like #SAMRIDHI, #SPRINT, and #IMPACT_Conclave, #WATER and GIS Summit, ASAP Accelerator Program, #SWACH, #DRONAGIRI mobilized over ₹15.39 Cr in internal investments and ₹94 Cr in external #funding. #Skilling for the Future Through advanced training in #Cyber-Physical Systems Labs and hands-on workshops, we nurtured a 5000+ workforce ready to lead sustainable #innovations in deep-tech sectors. Celebrating #Accolades 2024 was a #milestone year for iHub AWaDH, recognized with numerous awards, including the BHARAT #Incubator Award by #EAI, Best Incubator for Startup and Innovation by #CII, and the Innovation Program Leadership Award by #ICFA. At the Social #Impact Conference, we received the Incubator, R&D Award and Skill #Development & Livelihood Award, while our efforts shone at #VIVIBHA-2024 with the Best Stall Award in Academia. India DST | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Startup India Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal | Aatif Jamal | Saurabh Arora | Divyanshu Gupta | Varinder Saini | Harpreet Vasdev | Gagandeep Singh | Shreya Sharma | Navjyot Kaur | Vardhman Jain | Sonia Sharma | Manvi Bhopali | Mandeep Singh Badwal | Shivani Rajput | Himanshi Sharma | Harpreet kaur | DeshRaj Dhiman | Sachin Kumar | Pulkit Kumar | Amrit kumar Chanchal | Vanshika Sharma | Aditya Verma | Vikash Kumar | Yamini Koundal | Avantika Anubhuti | Yash Verma | ̴Aman Kumar | Ashutosh Kumar | Vishal Kumar | Vamsi . #Innovation #Sustainability #DeepTech #Agritech #iHubAWaDH

A visit by Hon'ble Shri Vikramaditya Singh Ji, Minister of Public Works and Urban Development, Government of Himachal Pradesh, to iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar We are delighted to share a glimpse of the recent visit by Hon'ble Shri Vikramaditya Singh Ji, Minister of Public Works and Urban Development, Government of Himachal Pradesh, to iHub – AWaDH @ IIT Ropar. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar, Dr. Pushpendra P. Singh, Dean R&D and Project Director of iHub – AWaDH, and Dr. Radhika Trikha, CEO of iHub – AWaDH. The visit featured engaging discussions on enhancing #productivity, #fostering startups, and establishing #CPS Labs in Himachal Pradesh. These labs aim to become hubs for #skilling, #innovation, and #entrepreneurship, contributing to the region's #technological growth. The delegation also toured the AWaDH R&D Labs and explored various technologies developed at the hub, including: -#Biodiversity Monitoring Device -Weather #Monitoring Systems -#CPS Kits driving automation -The state-of-the-art 3D Printing Lab We are excited to work towards a shared vision of #empowering Himachal Pradesh through innovation and collaboration. Watch the video of this inspiring visit! For more information, visit: ihub-awadh.in 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 Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Dhiraj Kumar Mahajan | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal | DeshRaj Dhiman #Innovation #Collaboration #Technology #Entrepreneurship #HimachalPradesh #Startups #Automation #Sustainability

Reliving the Milestones of the #ASAP Demo Day! On October 26, 2024, iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar proudly hosted the ASAP Demo Day, marking the culmination of the AWaDH Sustainability Accelerator Program (#ASAP). This transformative journey, in collaboration with seafund, Factoryal, and HDFC Bank Parivartan and program and venue partner, the S M Sehgal Foundation, brought together the brightest minds and most promising startups in the #sustainability sector with funding support of up to ₹10 Cr. The event was a celebration of #innovation, #mentorship, and groundbreaking solutions poised to address global challenges. Inspirational keynotes and panel discussions led by industry stalwarts, including Niti Saxena , Jay Mookherje, Agam Gupta, Mayuresh Raut, Sorabh Agarwal, Pranav Mahajan, karthikeyen k, Suhas Deshmukh, Amit Gupta, Salahuddin Saiphy The Demo Day showcased the startups’ potential but also reaffirmed the commitment of iHub – AWaDH @ IIT Ropar to fostering sustainable innovations. Dive into the highlights of the #Demo Day with our exclusive video glimpse! Experience the #energy, #passion, and #ingenuity that defined the day. The journey doesn’t end here. #ASAP is just the beginning of a transformative path for #sustainability startups, paving the way for #impactful innovations and scalable solutions. We have Call for Applications for # PRAGATI- A Micro Accelerate Program to support startups working in Agri and Sustainability domain with funding support up to 25L. To know More about program, Visit: ihub-awadh.in/pragati India DST | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar | Invest India | Wadhwani Foundation | iHub-Data, IIIT Hyderabad Abhay Karandikar | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal | Divyanshu Gupta | Saurabh Arora | Aatif Jamal | Simranjeet Singh #iHubAWaDH #ASAP #Sustainability #DeepTech #Innovation #WaterTec #StartupEcosystem

 Expanding Horizons in the Northeast: Launch of AWaDH #CPS Lab at #CCCT, Sikkim 🌿 We are excited to share the journey of establishment of the AWaDH CPS Lab at the Centre for Centre for Computers and Communication Technology (#CCCT) in Chisopani, Sikkim! This marks our first CPS Lab in #Northeast India and the #8th nationwide under NM ICPS, DST, Government of India. As Sikkim's oldest polytechnic, CCCT is now equipped with state-of-the-art #tools and #technologies that are set to drive innovation in the region, particularly in the field of IoT skilling. Despite the challenging terrain and low connectivity in some parts of Northeast India, we are committed to fostering #knowledge, #research, and #development across this vital area. Key features of the AWaDH CPS Lab include:  🔹 Advanced IoT Kits 🔹 Environmental Sensors & Devices 🔹 Prototyping and Testing Facilities 🔹 Training Programs for Educators and Students Through this initiative, we aim to:  💡 #Empower students and educators with hands-on learning and training 🤝 Foster joint #R&D initiatives to address local challenges 🚀 Drive #innovation and #skill-building in a region with immense growth potential 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 | Centre for Computers and Communication Technology #CCCT Abhay Karandikar | Dr Akhilesh Gupta | Ekta Kapoor | Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal | Suman Kumar | Aatif Jamal | DeshRaj Dhiman | Ashutosh Kumar | Vikash Kumar | Aditya Verma #AWaDH #CPSLab #IoTSkills #InnovationInNortheast #SmartIndia #R&D #AI #IoT #Sikkim #NortheastIndia #DigitalTransformation #NMICPS #DST