00:00 Intro
00:50 Jaipur
01:06 Hexpressions
01:58 Newndra Innovations
02:50 Polaris Smart Metering
04:03 Minimalist
04:53 Jodhpur
05:12 Sarathi Healthcare
06:01 Devot Motors
07:05 Udaipur
07:22 GoodDot
08:31 Angirus
09:24 Kota
09:45 EEKI Foods
10:27 MedCords
11:09 Honorable Mentions
Hexpressions: spearheaded by the couple Abhimanyu Singh and Shilpi Dua, crafts budget-friendly, environmentally friendly homes from paper. They employ honeycomb paper, which offers 90% of concrete's strength at just 1/10th of the weight. Positioned between gypsum boards, it multiplies strength by five and becomes water-resistant with eco-friendly treatments, while added fly ash enhances fire resistance. This innovative material reduces home construction costs by 50% and significantly speeds up the building process.
Newndra Innovations: a startup, is addressing the widespread issue of back pain affecting over 60% of the global population. Their pioneering product, JaipurBelt, is designed to alleviate pressure on the lower back and thighs, inspired by founder Ganesh Ram Jangir's personal experience while farming in his Rajasthan village, Newndra. Since 2016, JaipurBelt has become indispensable for workers in agriculture, construction, factories, and even the Indian Army.
Polaris Smart Metering: formerly Gram Power, was founded in California by Yashraj Khaitan and his University of California classmate Jacob Dickinson in 2010, later relocating their headquarters to Jaipur. In India, power companies suffer significant losses due to power theft and illegal connections facilitated by traditional, easily tampered meters. Polaris Smart Metering offers a smart metering solution that allows power providers to monitor consumer data for irregularities, detecting and locating power theft. Users can also track their power usage to manage consumption and reduce bills.
Minimalist: a distinctive D2C personal care brand, defies the trend of burning investor money for customer acquisition. Founded by brothers Rahul and Mohit Yadav in 2020, this Tier 2 city-based startup has thrived in India's competitive personal care market by prioritizing transparency. Their product listings prominently display ingredients, and their strategy centers on product efficacy rather than solely touting "natural" ingredients.
Sarathi Healthcare: launched in 2020 by Lavender Singh Rathore, Amol Bagul, and Aditi Poyam, Sarathi Healthcare offers a dedicated elder care service. Their caretakers assist elderly individuals with daily tasks, including grocery shopping and medical needs, addressing the challenges faced by seniors when their children are absent or working away. This service is especially valuable to NRI families leaving their parents in India.
Devot Motors: an EV startup founded by Varun Deo Panwar in 2019, is dedicated to crafting the next generation of electric motorcycles tailored for India. They conduct research in their UK R&D center, with primary development occurring in Jodhpur. The company plans to maintain 70-90% local production. Notable specs include a 200 km range, a top speed of 120 km/h, and a 9.5 kW battery pack that charges in just 3 hours.
GoodDot: founded in 2016 by Abhishek Sinha and Deepak Parihar, GoodDot is a plant-based meat startup driven by Abhishek's desire to reconcile his love for meat with a commitment to animal welfare. After abandoning his civil service career, Abhishek delved into the plant-based meat industry, launching their first products in 2017 and establishing a production facility in Udaipur. While their products may not precisely mimic meat, they offer a close approximation, and their market has expanded significantly.
Angirus, a startup launched in 2019 by Kunjpreet Arora and Lokesh Puri Goswami, aims to revolutionize India's brick industry with their innovative product called "Wricks." These bricks are entirely crafted from waste materials like plastic, created in just one day. They combat air pollution, a major issue stemming from India's extensive use of traditional bricks. "Wricks" not only prioritize sustainability but also offer advantages: they are 30% lighter, 80% more waterproof, and 20% stronger than standard bricks.
EEKI Foods: established in 2018 by IIT graduates Amit Kumar and Abhay Singh, utilizes hydroponics for chemical-free vegetable cultivation. They pioneered "growing chambers" through experimentation on a 500 square feet rooftop farm, optimizing temperature and humidity to enhance nutrient-rich vegetable growth, especially in challenging climates like Rajasthan.
MedCords: Founded by Shreyans Mehta, Saida Dhanavath, and Nikhil Baheti in 2017, MedCords addresses rural healthcare accessibility, cost, and quality issues. Their platform, Aayu, connects users with doctors online for consultations and delivers medicines through local chemists. With 10,000 medical stores and 5,000 doctors, MedCords aids 25 lakh patients across 13 Indian states.
