AtmaNirbhar Gujarat Fellowship (AGF) Recognition
Mr. Devanshu Pathak, Ph.D. Scholar at Navrachana University, has been awarded the DST–AtmaNirbhar Gujarat Fellowship (AGF) under Category B for his research on a cotton-based hybrid hemostatic wound-healing agent aimed at improving rapid blood clotting and wound recovery in medical emergencies. The research is guided by Dr. Sumit Bhawal and Dr. Nicky Joshi, with commercialization mentorship provided by Navrachana Innovation Foundation (NIF).
Prior to receiving this national recognition, the project had received ₹2.5 lakh early-stage support through the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) facilitated by NIF. Under the AGF program, Mr. Pathak will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹25,000 along with a ₹4 lakh innovation grant to further develop and commercialize the technology. This milestone highlights NIF’s role in supporting research-driven innovation and enabling academic ideas to transition into viable healthcare solutions.
