
Nurturing Innovation as Nidhi Prayasee
Nurturing Innovation as Nidhi Prayasee: Karotimam Innovations' Transformative Onboarding at MaDeIT Innovation Foundation, IIITDM Kancheepuram In December 2023, MaDeIT Innovation Foundation at IIITDM Kancheepuram witnessed a surge of excitement as Karotimam Innovations Pvt Ltd, a women-led startup nurtured by Virginia Tech India, embarked on a groundbreaking journey of innovation and collaboration. This marked the initiation of a promising partnership, with a special support through the Nidhi Prayas grant from the Department of Government of India, that aimed to revolutionize flexible green electronics and contribute significantly to sustainability.
The MaDeIT Innovation Foundation Experience: Karotimam Innovations found a transformative environment as Prayasee at MaDeIT Innovation Foundation, where cutting-edge facilities, mentorship programs, and collaborative spaces provided the ideal ecosystem for fostering innovation. Surrounded by like-minded entrepreneurs and seasoned mentors, Karotimam's team found inspiration to elevate their technological advancements to new heights.
Nidhi Prayas Grant: Catalyst for Innovation At the heart of this onboarding journey was the substantial support from the Nidhi Prayas grant, a grant of 10 lakhs from the Department of Government of India through MaDeIT. This funding injection has become the driving force behind Karotimam's quest to enhance surface mountability on Flexzil substrate—a biodegradable, biocompatible, flexible, foldable, and printable substrate for sustainable printed electronics.
Flexzil: Revolutionizing Substrate Technology Flexzil, with its unique blend of flexibility and sustainability, is poised to redefine the landscape of printed electronics. The Nidhi Prayas grant, combined with MaDeIT's support, empowers Karotimam to push the boundaries of innovation. This endeavor not only aligns with global sustainability goals but also positions Flexzil as a frontrunner in green substrate technology, reducing electronic waste and introducing novel possibilities for foldable and printable electronic devices.
Conclusion: As Karotimam Innovations embarks on this transformative journey at MaDeIT Innovation Foundation, the focus on the Nidhi Prayas grant sets the stage for groundbreaking developments in flexible green electronics. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, this partnership is poised to make a lasting impact on the world of printed electronics, in alignment with the global commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 by 2030. The future is bright, and Karotimam Innovations, a women-led startup nurtured by Virginia Tech India, is at the forefront of pioneering a green revolution in technology, with the instrumental support of the Nidhi Prayas grant and MaDeIT Innovation Foundation.