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Startup Spotlight | Koshur Scientist

At MeitY Startup Hub, we are committed to empowering visionary entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges and create meaningful impact. Through the TIDE 2.0 Scheme, we continue to support innovative startups that are driving transformation across sectors and contributing to India’s innovation ecosystem.

This week, we spotlight KOSHUR SCIENTIST, an emerging EdTech startup founded by Muhammad Salman and incubated at NewGen IEDC, University of Kashmir. Supported under the TIDE 2.0 Scheme with a grant of ₹4 Lakhs, the startup is redefining learning by integrating academics, skill development, and mental well-being into a unified educational experience.

By combining AI-powered learning tools, personalized performance analytics, adaptive assessments, and comprehensive digital content, Koshur Scientist is helping students move beyond rote memorization towards practical understanding, critical thinking, and future readiness.

Key Milestones Achieved
• Connected with 1000+ students
• Secured ₹6 Lakhs+ in pre-bookings
• Impacted 100+ students through learning initiatives
• Generated ₹3 Lakhs+ in revenue
• Achieved ~₹20,000 Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) at an early stage

Impact Created
• Pilot programs successfully launched with schools
• Conducted expert sessions on mental health and career guidance
• Promoting holistic education through academics, skills, and well-being
• Supporting rural-focused initiatives to bridge learning disparities
• Building an inclusive team with strong women participation

Recognition & Achievements
• 500K+ social media views
• Featured in multiple local and national publications
• Created 300+ free educational videos
• Recognized for launching a mental health platform and educational initiatives in the region

MSH is proud to support startups that are not only building scalable solutions but also creating lasting social impact through technology.

MSH Milestone Moments | Celebrating Impact Beyond Boundaries

At MeitY Startup Hub, we take pride in empowering startups that are not only building innovative solutions but also creating meaningful social impact at scale.

Today, we celebrate the remarkable journey of TorchIT, a MeitY Startup Hub-supported startup under the SAMRIDH initiative, which has earned a place in the prestigious Forbes Accessibility 200 List for its pioneering work in assistive technology.

From developing affordable AI-powered accessibility solutions to enabling greater independence for persons with disabilities, Torchit is transforming lives across the globe. Their impact today spans 2 million+ lives across 40+ countries, proving that innovation becomes truly powerful when it is inclusive.

Through the support of MSH and SAMRIDH, Torchit has strengthened its innovation journey, scaled its solutions globally, and continued its mission of ensuring that disability is never a barrier to education, mobility, employment, or independent living.

Impact at a Glance:
~ 2 Million+ lives impacted globally
~ Presence in 40+ countries
~ 25+ assistive and accessibility solutions
~ ₹8+ Crore funds raised
~ ₹22+ Crore annual revenue (FY 2025-26)
~ 50+ team members driving innovation

This milestone reflects the vision of MeitY Startup Hub to nurture startups that leverage technology to solve real-world challenges and contribute to building an inclusive, innovation-driven India.

Congratulations to the entire Torchit team on this global recognition. We look forward to witnessing your continued journey of creating technology that empowers, includes, and transforms lives.

FoundHer Stories | Empowering Women in DeepTech

From transforming drone analytics to driving real-world impact across industries, MeitY Startup Hub proudly celebrates the inspiring journey of Janaki Pulaparthi, Founder of Akin Analytics, as part of our initiative.

Building a DeepTech startup in sectors like AI, drones, GIS, and computer vision comes with immense challenges, from navigating regulations and scaling advanced technologies to breaking stereotypes in traditionally male-dominated industries. Yet, founders like Janaki are redefining innovation with resilience, vision, and purpose.

Through indigenous AI-powered drone analytics solutions, Akin Analytics is enabling smarter monitoring, infrastructure management, disaster response, and operational efficiency across critical sectors such as mining, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. Their work is not only advancing India’s DeepTech ecosystem but also creating measurable social and economic impact across the country.

At MSH, we remain committed to supporting visionary entrepreneurs by fostering innovation, enabling mentorship, facilitating ecosystem connections, and creating opportunities for startups to scale and thrive. Stories like these reflect the growing strength of India’s women-led innovation ecosystem and inspire the next generation of founders to dream bigger and build boldly.

Here’s to empowering more women founders who are shaping the future of technology and innovation.

AI-led ecosystems are redefining how startups innovate, scale, and solve complex real-world challenges across sectors.

From accelerating research and enabling intelligent automation to improving scalability and innovation efficiency, AI is becoming a key pillar of India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem.

At MeitY Startup Hub, fostering emerging technology ecosystems and enabling deep-tech innovation remains central to building the next generation of impactful startups.

Decode today’s question:

What is one major advantage of AI-led startup ecosystems?

A. Reduced innovation cycles
B. Enhanced scalability and problem-solving capabilities
C. Elimination of infrastructure needs
D. Guaranteed commercialization

Drop your answer below and tell us why you chose it.

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From ideas to impact - the journey of innovation begins with the right ecosystem.

As part of the MeitY Startup Hub Incubator Spotlight Series, we are proud to feature the JECRC Incubation Centre, a dynamic innovation hub empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs through mentorship, incubation support, funding access, and industry collaboration.

Supported under the GENESIS & TIDE 2.0 Schemes, the incubator has been driving meaningful impact across sectors like DeepTech, HealthTech, and Education by nurturing scalable, innovation-led startups from across the country.

~ Impact Highlights:
• 95 startups incubated
• 58 MSH-supported startups
• ₹7.16 Cr+ funding facilitated
• ₹4.77 Cr grants enabled
• 600+ jobs generated
• 15 women-led startups supported
• 53.4% startups from Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities
• 5 patents/IPs supported

From enabling student entrepreneurs to supporting startups that are creating national and global impact, JECRC Incubation Centre continues to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem through inclusive and technology-driven entrepreneurship.

We also celebrate the success stories emerging from this ecosystem, startups scaling revenue, securing grants, representing India globally, and building impactful solutions across sectors.

At MeitY Startup Hub, we remain committed to fostering innovation, accelerating startup growth, and enabling a stronger, self-reliant startup ecosystem for the nation.

Startup Spotlight | Driving Sustainable Innovation in Cold Chain Logistics

At MeitY Startup Hub, we are proud to support startups that are solving real-world challenges through innovation, sustainability, and deep-tech solutions.

This week, we spotlight Tan90 Thermal Pvt Ltd, an innovative climate-tech startup incubated at KIIT Technology Business Incubator and led by Dr. Soumalya Mukherjee. Supported under the prestigious TIDE 2.0 Scheme, the startup has emerged as a pioneering force in transforming India’s cold-chain logistics ecosystem.

Founded in 2019, Tan90 Thermal Solutions is addressing one of the most critical challenges in food and pharmaceutical supply chains - energy-intensive and unreliable cooling systems. Through its proprietary Phase Change Material (PCM)-based passive and hybrid cooling technologies, the startup is enabling sustainable, energy-efficient, and grid-independent cold storage and transportation solutions.

Impact Highlights:
~ Serving 100+ enterprise and institutional customers across India
~ Achieved nearly 100% CAGR growth over the last four years
~ Empowered 50+ women beneficiaries
~ Generated 91+ direct employment opportunities
~ Successfully raised ₹40 Crore funding from multiple investors

Their innovation is creating measurable impact by:
~ Reducing post-harvest losses and improving farmer incomes
~ Strengthening vaccine and pharmaceutical cold-chain reliability in rural regions
~ Lowering energy consumption by 30–60%
~ Reducing dependence on high-GWP refrigerants and cutting Scope 2 emissions
~ Enabling sustainable last-mile cold transportation solutions

Recognized by leading institutions including MeitY, DST, and BIRAC, Tan90 continues to strengthen India’s deep-tech and climate-tech innovation landscape while contributing towards a greener and more resilient future.

At MSH, we remain committed to empowering startups that are building scalable solutions aligned with national priorities and global sustainability goals.

Celebrating another milestone from the MeitY Startup Hub ecosystem!

We are proud to share that ONO, an agri-finance startup supported under the SAMRIDH Cohort 1 program, has successfully raised $1.2 Mn in its Pre-Series A funding round led by Aeravti Ventures, with participation from Angels and Tremis Capital.

ONO’s journey is a testament to the power of innovation combined with the right ecosystem support. By leveraging data and AI-driven solutions to strengthen post-harvest agricultural supply chains and improve credit accessibility for Agri-SMEs, the startup is creating meaningful impact across Bharat’s agriculture ecosystem. 🇮🇳

Through the SAMRIDH initiative, MeitY Startup Hub continues to empower startups with strategic guidance, market access, investor connect, and growth support, helping founders transform innovative ideas into scalable, impactful ventures.

We congratulate Team ONO on this remarkable achievement and look forward to witnessing their continued growth and contribution towards building a stronger, tech-enabled agri ecosystem for India.

At MSH, we remain committed to enabling innovation, accelerating entrepreneurship, and strengthening Bharat’s startup ecosystem - one milestone at a time.

AI-led ecosystems are redefining how startups innovate, scale, and solve complex real-world challenges across sectors.

From accelerating research and enabling intelligent automation to improving scalability and innovation efficiency, AI is becoming a key pillar of India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem.

At MeitY Startup Hub, fostering emerging technology ecosystems and enabling deep-tech innovation remains central to building the next generation of impactful startups.

Decode today’s question:

What is one major advantage of AI-led startup ecosystems?

A. Reduced innovation cycles
B. Enhanced scalability and problem-solving capabilities
C. Elimination of infrastructure needs
D. Guaranteed commercialization

Drop your answer below and tell us why you chose it.

FoundHer Stories | From Vision to Climate Impact

At MeitY Startup Hub, we are proud to support women-led startups driving meaningful innovation for India’s future.

This edition of features Myplan8®, co-founded by Nidhi Mehra from Thane, Maharashtra, building intelligent climate-tech solutions that help enterprises transform ESG and sustainability data into actionable business impact.

With support through the TIDE 2.0 programme, Myplan8 is enabling smarter climate readiness, empowering 5000+ SMEs & enterprises, and contributing towards a more sustainable innovation ecosystem.

Their journey is a reminder that impactful startups are built by solving real-world challenges with purpose, resilience, and vision.