Startups
Laboratory of What’s Next
Innovation and entrepreneurship are deeply rooted in the philosophy of BITS Pilani. These two aspects are not only taught but also strategically engineered into students' lives. From plant-based foods to AI-powered solutions, our startups are rooted in purpose, research, and real-world problem-solving. From humble beginnings to some of the most successful enterprises, BITS Pilani has empowered both our alumni and external stakeholders to realise their dreams with whatever mentorship, funding, or infrastructure requirements.
Dynamic Ventures Powering the Innovation Ecosystem
1.5 Degree – Pilani | Student Startup
Reimagining Dairy, Redefining Taste
1.5 Degree is reimagining how the plant-based dairy space has been operating for years with gelatos that are 100% natural, cholesterol- and lactose-free. The product was developed after 3 years of intensive research and development, with a focus on serving India’s lactose-intolerant majority while reducing carbon emissions by 70%.
- Incubation Centre Name: PIEDS
- Startup Category: Student Start Up
- Founded By: Anagh Goyal, Co-Founder | Vedansh Goyal, Founder
- Current Status: Currently Incubated
Ashaa Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. – Pilani | External
Smart Planning for Every Family’s Future
ashaa.ai integrates AI, behavioural science, and strategic lifecycle management to help parents manage and secure their children's future in terms of careers and investments. ashaa.ai is designed to enable and empower families, serving as a personalised EduFin companion.
- Incubation Centre Name: PIEDS
- Startup Category: External
- Founded By: Praveen
- Current Status: Graduated
Axon – Pilani | Alumni Startup
Making AI Work for You
Axon connects your LLM with your entire digital workspace, which allows you to have seamless access and automation through natural language. It’s AI that’s smarter, faster, and more intuitive, that is designed to bring ease and efficiency to workflows.
- Incubation Centre Name: PIEDS
- Startup Category: Alumni
- Founded By: Ram Nachiappan, Co-Founder & CEO
- Current Status: Currently Incubated
BarcodeAI – Pilani | Student Startup
Streamlining Business with GenAI
BarcodeAI is designed for small and medium enterprises to simplify barcode management through automated generation using AI. This significantly reduces manual effort and helping businesses save time and costs while staying competitive.
- Incubation Centre Name: PIEDS
- Startup Category: Student Start Up
- Founded By: Yash Kumar Kandoi, Co-Founder | Aditya Deshpande, Co-Founder
- Current Status: Currently Incubated
Abyom SpaceTech – Hyderabad:
Pioneering reusable cryogenic rocket engines for affordable and rapid deployment of space infrastructure.
- Incubation Centre Name: PIEDS
- Startup Category: External
- Founded By: Jainul Abedin - Founder & CEO
- Current Status: Currently Incubated
Acc-Red – Goa
Enabling mobility solutions for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities through portable ramps and wheelchair lifts.
- Incubation Centre Name: BioCyTiH - Goa
- Startup Category: Student Start Up
- Founded By: Rrajesh Patil, CEO & Founder
- Current Status: Currently Incubated
AcquaHT Labs – Hyderabad
Tackling global water scarcity with solar-powered, low-energy atmospheric water generators that reduce plastic waste.
- Incubation Centre Name: TBI @ Hyderabad
- Startup Category: External
- Founded By: Swamynathan Jerra, Founder and CEO | Sai Smaran Nalla, Co-founder and COO
- Current Status: Graduated
Applied Aero Labs – Hyderabad
Providing fail-safe drone flight testing and virtual simulation tools for safer, smarter operations.
- Incubation Centre Name: TBI @ Hyderabad
- Startup Category: Faculty Start Up
- Founded By: Prof. Pardha Saradhi G V | Prof. Supradeepan | Ms. Brahmini | Mr. Atharva Mahajan
- Current Status: Currently Incubated
ArnoAI – Hyderabad
Revolutionising legal workflows with AI-driven research and document automation.
- Incubation Centre Name: TBI @ Hyderabad
- Startup Category: Student Start Up
- Founded By: Vardhan Mahajan, Co-founder | Swayam Shree, Co-founder
- Current Status: Currently Incubated
Atreves Healthcare – Hyderabad
Developing affordable pharmaceutical solutions to combat healthcare shortages.
- Incubation Centre Name: TBI @ Hyderabad
- Startup Category: Faculty Start Up
- Founded By: Prof. Akash Chaurasiya | Ms. Kanan Panchal
- Current Status: Currently Incubated