IIT Bombay hosted the Agri sTartup deMo And fuNding (ATMAN 2.0) event at TIH IIT Bombay. The occasion brought together innovators, researchers, and leaders from India’s top institutions working in deep tech R&D and showcased their groundbreaking Agri-IoT translational research.

Several dignitaries attended the event including:

• Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary India DST
• Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director, ART, IIT Bombay
• Dr. Ekta Kapoor, Head FFT Division India DST
• Prof. Leena Vachhani, Professor-In-Charge, TIH IIT Bombay
• Shri Kiran Shesh, CEO TIH IIT Bombay

In his address, Prof. Karandikar highlighted that ATMAN 2.0 marks a significant step in fostering innovation by bridging the gap between laboratories and markets with solutions poised to create a national-level impact.

Seven academic projects have been selected through the pitch fest to receive grants, along with technical development support and lab-to-market guidance, aimed at advancing Agri-tech development and implementation.

The ATMAN 2.0 event at IIT Bombay showcased IIT Bombay’s commitment to driving impactful Agri-tech innovation. By uniting visionary leaders and supporting groundbreaking projects, it reinforced the critical role of research and collaboration in shaping India’s agricultural future.

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