PathShodh Healthcare developed anuPath revolutionizing Point-of-Care testing with a view to make healthcare diagnosis affordable and available to all. Incubated at the IISc Bengaluru, PathShodh developed anuPath as the world’s first Lab-on-Palm for diabetes, anemia, malnutrition, liver diseases and Covid-19 antibody.

This first of its kind handheld device is singularly capable of checking and providing eight vital parameters including: HbA1c, Hemoglobin, Serum Albumin, Glycated Albumin, Microalbuminuria, Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (ACR), Urine Creatinine and Blood Glucose. The potential beneficiary population includes diabetes patients, kidney patients and anemic population.

The team from Kheyti set out to create the Smart Farmer Revolution. Their product innovation, Greenhouse-in-a-Box (GIB) is an affordable ready-to-assemble greenhouse kit that protects crops from climate risks as well as increases food growth by 7X while using 90% less water.

Winner of the 2022 Earthshot Prize, GIB bundles in full stack services such as financing, training and market linkages to ensure that farmers get a dependable stream of income. Kheyti partnered with Appleseed to deliver human-centered farm advisory services, and with Dalberg Research for assistance in research, design and launch of GH Lite.

Zerodor Waterless Urinals is developed by Ekam in conjunction with IIT Delhi. The technology centered around the principle of ‘Specific gravity’ eliminates the need for flushing with water. Effluents get released through the drain, ensuring no odor remains post-urination. The mechanical valve can simply be retrofitted to any urinal pan, and there is no need to make major infrastructural changes to the urinal.

There is 80% savings on water with this hygienic, safe and low-maintenance mechanism. The product has significant potential in ensuring water conservation in urban and semi-urban regions. To date, 624 urinals have been installed across Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana saving 91 lakh liters of water, impacting over 22,000 lives.

JK Nanosolutions began with the idea of using nanotechnology-based treatment to convert waste water and textile effluents to potable water. This cost-effective solution and rapid methodology uses metal nanoclusters which enable treatment of waste water in one step instead of multiple steps of 3 to 4.

The Unique Selling Proposition is that the nano product is simple, rapid and low cost with very little reject water compared to existing products for domestic sewage or trade effluent treatment.

“Globally, there are 150 million Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) cases reported every year, and it is believed that half of all women will contract UTI once in their lifetime.”*

The second highest infections in the human body, UTIs account for significant GP visits, placing a burden on the economy. USense, an innovative diagnostic tool is designed as a credit-card size test to detect 4 major Uropathogens that cause 96% cases of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in India. The convenient design shows detection of these organisms by a simple color change from blue to red. Its compact dimensions make USense portable. USense’s unique features include rapid detection in just 30-60 minutes without the need of any specialized lab equipment, training or electricity. The affordable nano fiber technology, portability and simplicity of operation give it acceptability for use in every setting. 

*HospiMedica News

Catheter Reprocessing System (CRS) was made possible by an industrial and academic collaboration, and patented by Incredible Devices. CRS, a revolutionary system and innovative process, bypasses the need to manually clean catheters. An automatic computer-guided reprocessing machine with inbuilt testing and calibration ensures superior cleaning of catheters.

CRS provides cleaning solutions with its software for a wide range of catheters ranging from cardio, neuro, interventional radiology, endoscopy and angioplasty. This safe and efficient process reduces treatment cost by 55 percent, thereby lowering the financial burden on patients and making it accessible and affordable. 

Developed by NeoMotion, NeoFly is India’s first wheelchair made for customisable use for increased comfort, mobility, maneuverability and ergonomics. Countering the one-size-fits-all wheelchair market, NeoFly’s features allow the user to pick from its 18 user-based customisations that are suitable for your posture and needs. Its compact size also allows the user to get into every nook and corner, and the rugged build lets you explore the outside terrain.

Along with NeoBolt, a motorable clip-on, NeoFly is converted into a safe, roadworthy vehicle, giving the user mobility without requiring aid or assistance. The symbiotic pair can go up to 30 kms after being charged by a Lithium Ion battery. It is built ruggedly for Indian conditions, with adequate ground clearance and a unique anti-tip feature facilitating safe and seamless movement.