News from AIC Nitte Incubation Center | AIC Nitte Incubation Centre Shines on National Stage: Three Innovators Selected for Grassroots Innovator Recognition 2026

AIC Nitte Incubation Centre, Nitte promoted by Nitte Education Trust in partnership with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and located at Nitte University’s NMAM Institute of Technology has achieved a remarkable national milestone with three of its incubated startups being selected among the 26 innovators from across India for the prestigious Grassroots Innovator Recognition 2026. The selected innovators Akshay Mashelkar of Experimind Labs Pvt. Ltd., Anusha Prajwal of MaVedas Foods and Cereals Pvt. Ltd., and Rathnakar Naik of WWR Innovations Pvt. Ltd. will be felicitated by the Hon'ble President of India on 31st July 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, recognising their outstanding contributions towards solving grassroots challenges through innovation.

Akshay Mashelkar, Founder & CEO of Experimind Labs Pvt. Ltd, is redefining STEM education through experiential learning. Driven by the vision of building an India where every child learns science and mathematics fearlessly, Experimind develops hands-on STEM kits, science models, educational toys and activity-based learning solutions that simplify complex concepts and encourage curiosity.

Anusha Prajwal, Founder, MaVedas Foods & Cereals Pvt. Ltd, has revived traditional Ayurvedic nutritional knowledge by transforming age-old family recipes into scientifically standardised food products for maternal and infant health. Her venture develops chemical-free, preservative-free and ready-to-consume nutritional foods designed for pregnancy, postpartum recovery and infant nutrition.

Rathnakar Naik, Founder of WWR Innovations Pvt. Ltd. developed ATMAS (Automatic Tank Monitoring and Automation System), a smart wireless water level controller designed to solve one of the most common challenges faced by farmers and rural households - efficient water management. ATMAS uses long-range (LoRa) communication technology to monitor water levels without SIM cards or Wi-Fi, preventing tank overflows, protecting pumps and reducing water and electricity wastage.

AIC Nitte Incubation Centre is driving innovation from a Tier-3 ecosystem by supporting ideas that solve real-world challenges in agriculture, healthcare, education, food technology and rural livelihoods. Through incubation, mentorship, funding and industry connections, it has nurtured 137+ startups, helping them grow into impactful enterprises. The Centre also provides students of Nitte University & other institutions with opportunities for internships, live projects, mentorship and entrepreneurial learning.