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Navrachana Innovation Foundation

Navrachana University has developed a robust environment and has created a culture of creativity, design thinking, and innovation which will go a long way in supporting students to convert their out-of-the-box ideas, projects, research et al into scalable, viable, sustainable businesses.

Navrachana University has been an anchor to support innovations and IPRs through the funds provided by MSME Innovative Scheme – Incubation Component, Government of India and Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), Government of Gujarat.

Incubation Offering

Access to
funding

Mentorship and guidance

Networking opportunities

Shared resources & infrastructure

Potential customers & partner connects

Exposure to investors
& venture capitalist

Key Insights

2000 +

Students Sentisitized

35 +

Startups Supported

5 IPs

Generated

2 Cr

Grants

14.46 L

Grants Disbursed

3 startups

Won Awards

Featured Startups of Navrachana Innovation
Foundation

Bookinxs

Bookinxs is like a magic portal for sports lovers! Imagine you want to play your favorite sport but struggle to find the perfect playground. It’s frustrating, right? Well, Bookinxs is here to solve that problem.

Innovators: Sumit Bisht | Meet Bisht

With Bookinxs, you can easily search for and book playgrounds that match your needs. Just pick your sport and preferred time, and voila! We’ll show you available slots that suit you. No more hassle; just a straightforward way to book a playground that’s perfect for your game.

But that’s not all! We know the pain of missing out on cool sports events. That’s why Bookinxs also helps you discover and join sports events and tournaments happening near you. It’s like having a personal guide to all the exciting sports activities in your area.

In simple terms, Bookinxs is your go-to app for everything sports-related. Whether you want to book a playground or find exciting sports events, we’ve got you covered. It’s like having a sports buddy that makes everything easy and fun!

INTELLIPIE

Hungry for more than just a slice? Meet Intellipie, your culinary sidekick that transforms pizza-making into an art. Imagine a world where your favorite pizza is flawlessly crafted in mere minutes. With Intellipie’s innovative automation, saucing, cheesing, and baking have become a seamless spectacle, delivering a gourmet experience on demand. Say goodbye to long waits and hello to a personalized pizza journey!

Innovators: Hujefa Vohra | Imran Malek

Instant Gratification: Craving a pizza masterpiece? Intellipie crafts your dream pizza in record time, turning your hunger into happiness.

Custom Creations: Express your pizza personality! Whether you’re a classic Margherita lover or a daring creator, Intellipie caters to your unique cravings.

Flawless Automation: Saucing, cheesing, and baking perfected by tech. Enjoy precision and consistency, bite after delicious bite.

Smart Dining: Embrace the future of food. Intellipie blends culinary tradition with cutting-edge technology for an unforgettable dining experience.

On-the-Go Gourmet: Wherever you are, Intellipie brings gourmet pizza straight to you. Elevate your culinary journey without compromising convenience.

LIQUID VERSE

Liquid verse, where imagination meets craftsmanship! It specializes in transforming customer’ s ideas into personalized, AI-generated figurines that capture the essence of them or their loved ones. Whether it’s a cherished memory, a favorite character, or a unique design, they bring it to life in one-of-a-kind figurines.

Innovator: Vedant Mistry

The innovator started this as a hobby during the 2020 lockdown, but after studying the market he realized that this idea can be scaled-up into two categories, collectible item, and corporate application.
They use AI and 3d printing technology, and hand painting to make figurines. Upon receiving an image from client, AI extracts distinct features, encompassing details such as hair color, style, facial features, outfits, and body structure. Subsequently, through the precision of 3D printing, they materialize the figurine which further goes for the painting process that brings each creation to life.

WRITEROO

Writeroo is a literary social platform that hosts a vast array of stories belonging to different genres that are written by users from around the globe. Writeroo boasts to be the most advanced, feature rich and affordable platform in the world today, allowing anyone to create an account and start writing or reading. The platform can be accessed both through the web on www.writeroo.net and through the app available on the google play store.

Innovator: Shivank Kacker

Currently in open beta stage, Writeroo has garnered more than 2000 users from 75+ countries, with more joining the community every day. Writers can monetize their stories and earn based on the number of reads their stories get. Users can also purchase a premium membership experience with no ads, custom themes and fonts, AI access and much more.

Green Global Agrovation

Green Global Agrovation (GGA) is an Agritech company based in Vadodara. This company offers innovative solutions for both household and commercial ventures, promoting food security, environmental sustainability, and food transparency.

Innovator: Shubham Upadhyay

Impact to the World: GGA’s impact on the world extends beyond agricultural innovation. The company is actively contributing to:

Food Security: By maximizing crop productivity and minimizing resource usage while shortening the supply chain, GGA addresses global food security challenges and makes plant to plate a reality.

Environmental Sustainability: Fogponics technology reduces water consumption by up to 95% and space utilization by 90%, making farming more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Food Transparency: Through the Food Unlimited Network (F.U.N.), GGA empowers individuals to grow their own food, fostering a transparent connection between consumers and their food sources.

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7 key thrust areas

Navrachana Innovation Foundation focuses on design-based innovations (design thinking, product design, industrial design, process design). We are keen to support all business ideas with social and strategic impact, but we have 7 key thrust areas:

Sustainability in the world
of design

Health care Systems

Agritech Solutions

Waste to wealth creation –
Circular economy

Indian/traditional
Knowledge Systems

Tech based solutions

Heritage conservation

Meet our Team

Prof. Sandeep Vasant
  • Director, Navrachana Innovation Foundation
  • Registrar, Navrachana University
  • Fulbright Nehru International Fellow
Prof. Pratyush Shankar
  • Director, Navrachana Innovation Foundation
  • Provost, Navrachana University
  • Humboldt Fellow, International Ambassador Universität Bonn
Mr. Deepak Joshi
  • Director, Navrachana Innovation Foundation
  • Trustee - Navrachana Education Society
  • Sr. Vice President, Jyoti Ltd

Awards & Recognition

Shivank Kacker, a third-year BCA student, showcased his startup, Writeroo, at Innovest, an event hosted by Nirma University, Ahmedabad, on March 20th. Writeroo is a social networking platform tailored for readers and writers and is accessible at www.writeroo.net. Shivank was among the 10 participants shortlisted from an online screening round to pitch at the event. He presented to a panel of esteemed Venture Capitalists: Mr. Rajan Patel, Mr. Ravin Sanghavi, Mr. Dharmesh Pandit, and Ms. Shrruti Jobanputra. His pitch, highlighting the startup’s multiple features and an AI copilot, was a hit, leading to investors expressing their willingness to invest at a valuation of 10 crores for a 3% equity stake, underscoring the event’s success.

Liquid Verse

Imagine getting a cool mini-statue made of yourself or your favourite character! That’s what Liquid Verse does. It all started when Vedant, stuck at home during lockdown, came up with a fun idea. They can take your picture and turn it into a one-of-a-kind figurine, painted by hand! This innovative idea even won an award in the “Idea Category “at TiEcon Vadodara has the potential to disrupt the personalized figurine market.

Octa files

Octa files, an award-winning concept under “proof of concept” category at TiEcon Vadodara, aims to create India’s first digital freelancing platform for legal services. It connects lawyers and clients through an AI-powered platform. Lawyers can create profiles, find clients and collaborate securely using the platform’s tools. In short, Octa files makes legal services faster, easier and more accessible for everyone.

MSME Women Innovator Recognition

Our woman innovator, Pooja Shah, founder of Whizz Q, has secured funding through the MSME Innovative Scheme! This Vadodara-based startup is revolutionizing customer queue management and soaring with a 15lakh boost approval, backed by Navrachana Innovation Foundation. Embracing innovation since 2020, Whizz Q is recognized by Startup India and boasts proud partnerships with ‘Reserve with Google’ and is a verified tech provider for Facebook (Meta).

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Testimonials

Green Global Aggrovation is a pioneering agritech company revolutionizing indoor farming with our innovative smart garden solutions. Navrachana University's physical incubation program provided a critical launchpad for our startup. Their state-of-the-art labs, equipped with industry-leading tools, and the invaluable mentorship we received, empowered us to overcome challenges and thrive. The streamlined funding process ensured we had the capital necessary to focus on innovation without financial constraints.
Shubham Upadhyay
Founder
Our startup is revolutionizing financial convenience with the Phygitial Card-a single card that seamlessly integrates all your debit and credit cards, regardless of issuer or location. Imagine the freedom of carrying just one card for all your transactions! Navrachana Innovation Studio played a pivotal role in our journey. They connected us with an ideal mentor who provided invaluable guidance for developing the Phygital Card (ETC Card). Furthermore, their support secured an SSIP grant from the Government of Gujarat, a critical resource that enabled us to file the patent for our innovative technology.
Kashish Shah
Founder
Innovation thrives on teamwork. Our startup is dedicated to developing the HM-612, a cutting-edge motion detector module utilizing passive infrared (PIR) sensor technology. A prototype is currently deployed at Navrachana University, a testament to the invaluable support we've received from their incubation centre and the SSIP program by the Government of Gujarat.
Ankit Parmar
Founder
Writeroo is a digital social platform designed for people from around the world to come together to share their literary works and/or cherish masterpieces written by others. Writeroo is immensely grateful for the launchpad provided by Navrachana Innovation Studio. Their generous grant of 2.5 lakh rupees and invaluable mentorship have been instrumental in guiding us throughout our journey.
Shivank Kacker
Founder
Navrachana University's startup support has been incredible! The invaluable support received from Navrachana University's startup program was instrumental in bringing this vision to life. A critical seed fund of ₹2.5 lakh awarded by SSIP further empowered them to develop their initial prototype, marking a significant step forward in their journey.
Meet Darsania and Nitya Singh
Co-Founders

Recent Events

1 June, 2024
Founders who have made it to SHARK TANK India

25th February 2024
Startups across the city came to get insights from the Founder of Nabhisutra, Ms. Swati Vekharia. She talked about her journey and experiences at SHARK TANK India. The founder of…

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1 June, 2024
Sensitization event on Grassroots Innovation

16th February 2024
Students of Navrachana University were briefed about the types of innovations – typically grassroot innovation. Ms. Sapna from GIAN networks were the speaker of the session…

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1 June, 2024
Capacity Building Program

5th February to 1st March 2024
4-week Certification course about learning the ropes of being a startup Founder from Startup Founders, targeted towards Students of age 16 or more. With 25 hours of learning and exploring…

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