Correction: Here is the list of Austhraa Motors' founders we missed in the video - Raja Pradeep KK, Karthik Raju, Pradeep Kondeti, Mohan Kalki Dhuli, Lakshman Lingam.

00:00 Intro
00:08 Saif Automation
01:18 GreenJams
02:29 Yes!Poho
03:49 Austhraa Motors
04:48 Robocoupler
05:37 Taramandal
06:47 Eruvaka Technologies
08:13 Avera
09:02 Ecofinix
10:13 AquaExchange
11:37 Outro

In 2017, Aliasgar Calcuttawala, his brother Taher Calcuttawala, and father Ahmed founded Saif Automation, creating water drones for rescue operations. Saif Seas, their flagship model, is a 12-kilogram drone capable of pulling 100-kilogram loads at 7 knots, operating on a free radio frequency, ensuring functionality during crises. The team's perseverance paid off with recognition in the iDex challenge, leading to a 13 crore rupees order from the Indian Navy in 2021. Positioned for use in India's extensive coastline, Saif Automation's drones offer potential applications in both defense and civilian sectors with features such as surveillance cameras, probes, and weaponry.

GreenJams, established by Tarun and Varun Jami in 2017, pioneers carbon-negative Agrocrete bricks, utilizing agricultural residue to combat the construction industry's significant carbon emissions. Their innovative approach reduces costs by 50%.

Yes!Poho, founded by Raghuram Kuchibhatla and Meenakshi Dubey in 2017, revolutionizes saree buying by connecting customers directly with weavers. Their unique process, including customization and AR/VR features, sets them apart.

Established in 2020 by Karthik Raju Bavana, Austhraa Motors produces premium electric cycles in India, with manufacturing units in Visakhapatnam and Vizianagram, currently producing 300-500 cycles monthly.

Established by Praveen Malla in 2009, Robocoupler is a robotics startup known for Cybira, a humanoid cop adopted by Andhra Pradesh police. They offer robot development and training services.

Founded in 2022 by Vineel Judson and Andhra University alumni, Taramandal is a pioneering spacetech startup focused on sustainable satellite technology to de-orbit and safely retire satellites.

Founded in 2012 by Sreeram Raavi, Eruvaka Technologies addresses fish mortality due to low oxygen levels in ponds. Their IoT solutions, including PondGuard, benefit aquaculture farmers globally.

Established in 2017 by Dr. Venkata Ramana and Chandini Chandana, Avera specializes in electric two-wheelers. Their flagship Retrosa scooter, with a 140 km range and 92 km/h top speed, has garnered over 12,000 sales. Avera aims for international expansion, with pilot programs in Vietnam and Sri Lanka and plans for Australia. To meet rising demand, they plan to invest 100 crore rupees to increase annual production capacity from 25,000 to 1 lakh units. This achievement is remarkable for a startup based in the small city of Vijayawada.

Chandan Kagganapalli, raised in Tirupati, recognized the environmental impact of the Venkateshwara Temple's waste. In 2020, he and Darshan Challuru founded Ecofinix to address the issue, turning organic waste into fertilizers. Initially facing skepticism, they distributed free fertilizer, gained farmers' trust, and now, by 2022, boast 1,000 users and INR 10 lakh monthly revenue.

Upon returning to Visakhapatnam, Pavan Kosaraju observed the struggles of shrimp farmers in accessing financial support. In 2020, he co-founded AquaExchange with Kiran Kumar and Hemasundar Dhavili to enhance shrimp farming efficiency. Their tools, PowerMon and AquaBot, monitor and automate farms, benefiting 40,000 acres. Recently, AquaExchange merged with NextAqua to bolster their product offerings for shrimp farmers.

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