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    dubdub raises $1.3 million in seed funding co-led by 3one4 Capital, Antler and Stellaris. Simplismart raises $14 million in Series B funding led by Dallas Venture Capital, with Nvidia, Accel, Shastra VC and Micromax participating. Maasi raises ₹6 crore in pre-seed funding led by Better Capital, with Antler India and angel investors participating. CopperPilot raises $390,000 in pre-seed funding led by Neon Fund, with US-based angel investors participating. Rotoris raises $8.5 million in Series A funding led by Blume Ventures. dubdub raises $1.3 million in seed funding co-led by 3one4 Capital, Antler and Stellaris. Simplismart raises $14 million in Series B funding led by Dallas Venture Capital, with Nvidia, Accel, Shastra VC and Micromax participating. Maasi raises ₹6 crore in pre-seed funding led by Better Capital, with Antler India and angel investors participating. CopperPilot raises $390,000 in pre-seed funding led by Neon Fund, with US-based angel investors participating. Rotoris raises $8.5 million in Series A funding led by Blume Ventures.
  • COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025 to Showcase India’s Top Changemakers

    COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025

    Pune: The COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025 will take place on Friday, 22nd August 2025, at COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Pune.

    This flagship event will highlight sustainable solutions for society and the environment through the work of India’s top 10 social innovators, selected from over 100 applications.

    The COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025 will feature a grand finale presentation where innovators will pitch their solutions, alongside keynote speeches and panel discussions by industry experts on social innovation trends and impact strategies.

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    Top Innovators at COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025

    The selected innovations address diverse challenges from sustainable agriculture and renewable energy to healthcare and inclusive technology. They include:

    • Suchet Agro LLP – Pruthviraj Slurry Filter: Enhances organic farming efficiency through drip irrigation.
    • Neuro Rishti: AI glasses for the visually impaired to read text and detect faces.
    • BabyCue: Diagnostic tool distinguishing bacterial and viral diarrhea in children.
    • Ares Systems: Membrane-less electrolyzer for green hydrogen production.
    • Avasar: Rural digital work platform enabling gig-based income.

    Awards and Recognition

    The top three innovators will receive the Dr Gauri Shah Best Ideation Grant of ₹50,000 each, along with incubation support from COEP’s Bhau Institute.

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    Event Participation

    Open to social innovators, startup founders, professionals, NGOs, academic institutions, and students, the COEP Bhau Institute Social Innovation Summit 2025 offers networking opportunities and insights into transformative social entrepreneurship.

    Event Details:

    Date: Friday, 22nd August 2025
    Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Venue: COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Pune

    Register Here

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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