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3222 Registered Allowed team size: 2 - 4
3222 Registered Allowed team size: 2 - 4

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Idea Phase
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starts on:
Nov 20, 2024, 09:30 AM UTC (UTC)
ends on:
Jan 03, 2025, 06:25 PM UTC (UTC)
Prototype Phase
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starts on:
Jan 20, 2025, 03:30 AM UTC (UTC)
ends on:
Mar 31, 2025, 06:25 PM UTC (UTC)

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Mentor About Mentor Expertise and Key Offering Booking Link
Tech Coach
Chirag, a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) with 5 years of web development experience, specializes in delivering tailored solutions and leading cross-functional teams. He has worked extensively in the travel industry, building B2B and B2C dashboards, integrating third-party APIs, and managing certifications for platforms like Amadeus, TBO, and Ratehawk. Passionate about problem-solving and client collaboration, Chirag ensures efficient, high-quality outcomes.
Key offering: Technical Coach
Expertise: Web Development (Java & PHP)
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.
Mentor 1 Image A seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in corporate environments, specializing in leading teams and driving strategies, operations, logistics, and greenfield projects. Expertise includes Layout Design, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Industry 4.0, Internal Audits, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Additionally, actively mentors early-stage startups, offering guidance in business development, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. Expertise: Sustainability, Manufacturing
Key Offering: Business Strategy, Product Development
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.
Mentor 2 Image Dr. Shanmugakumar hails from an agricultural family and has always been deeply passionate about transforming traditional agriculture. He founded Seventh Horse Agri Tech, a venture dedicated to modernizing agriculture through innovation. He holds a PhD in Computer Science Engineering and has collaborated with many students to explore ways to integrate advanced technology into Indian agriculture.
Dr. Shanmugakumar is guided by the belief that “Shaping Agriculture Reshapes the Nation,” and actively mentors early-stage startups.
Expertise: Deep Tech, Agriculture Technology
Key Offering: Product Development, Market Research, Technology Guidance
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.
Mentor 3 Image Murugesh Kumar is an entrepreneur and visionary leader at the forefront of sports technology. With a passion for empowering athletes and organizations, he co-founded ATIUM Sports to revolutionize the way sports science is leveraged.
Prior to ATIUM, Murugesh founded and exited Bison Agro, an agricultural startup. His entrepreneurial journey spans over 13 years, including roles in the financial industry at renowned institutions like HSBC Global Asset Management and Reliance Capital.
Murugesh is deeply committed to mentoring early-stage startups, offering guidance on business strategy, market validation, and operational scalability.
Expertise: Healthcare, Information Technology
Key Offering: Business Strategy, Product Development, Fundraising
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.
Mentor 4 Image Vennila is the Co-Founder of Serigreen Technologies, a startup dedicated to enhancing the sericulture industry through innovative solutions. With a background deeply rooted in the silk industry, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and needs of sericulture farmers.
Vennila is skilled at identifying and implementing practical solutions to address these issues effectively. In addition to her work with Serigreen Technologies, Vennila actively supports enthusiasts by helping them identify and validate problems, fostering innovation and growth within the agricultural ecosystem.
Expertise: Deep Tech
Key Offering: Problem Statement Validation; Customer Discovery
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.
Mentor 5 Image Ravikanth is a passionate entrepreneur committed to transforming the Indian agriculture ecosystem. Over the past few years, Ravi has focused on developing non-invasive technologies in the post-harvest domain.
He has expertise in refining product-market fit, identifying critical challenges, and conducting extensive field trials. Ravi brings deep knowledge in areas such as deep learning, hyperspectral imaging, data processing, RF antenna design, dielectric analysis, and automation.
He actively mentors early-stage startups, guiding them in market research, customer interaction, and problem validation to help them scale effectively in their respective domains.
Expertise: Deep Tech, Agri-Tech
Key Offering: Product Development, Market Research
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.
Mentor 6 Image Amar Vignesh is the Co-Founder of Canary Biosensors and an accomplished innovator with a proven track record in product development. He has played a pivotal role in developing three products—two of which have reached the commercialization stage, while one is currently in clinical trials.
Amar is also an enthusiastic mentor for early-stage startups, offering guidance in critical areas such as product development, market validation, and commercialization strategies. With hands-on experience in taking products from ideation to market, he empowers budding entrepreneurs to refine their ideas, and build scalable, impactful solutions.
Expertise: Deep Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Key Offering: Product Development, Technology Guidance
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.
Mentor 7 Image Loganathan specializes in end-to-end product development, from ideation to production, with a strong emphasis on low-cost prototyping, lean manufacturing, and the efficient implementation of manufacturing systems. His expertise spans diverse domains such as IoT, automation, photonics, and advanced engineering technologies.
As a consultant, Loganathan has collaborated with organizations to develop innovative solutions, streamline production processes, and optimize operational efficiency. With hands-on experience in both innovation and commercialization, Loganathan empowers entrepreneurs to refine their ideas, streamline their processes, and drive successful business outcomes.
Expertise: Deep Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Key Offering: Manufacturing Strategies; Product Development
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.
Mentor 8 Image Dr. Umesh Vasu is a sustainability expert and offers expert mentoring to startups, particularly in Deep Tech and Sustainability. With a background in advanced engineering, he guides early-stage ventures in developing cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly solutions.
He guides startups through the fundraising process, from pitch decks to securing investment; helping them define target markets, customer needs, and competitive strategies.
Expertise: Deep Tech, Sustainability
Key Offering: Product Development, Market Research, Fundraising
To book your mentorship with this mentor click here.

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