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About RBIC 2022

Recovering rapidly from the aftermath of the pandemic, the Indian economy has shown a steadfast growth over the past months.A robust rural economy backed by an impressive growth rate in the agrarian sector acted as a catalyst for this rapid recovery .For a sustainable growth , the Agriculture sector needs a faster and more efficient access to financing, innovative business models and technology adoption. Looking from a social perspective there is a much needed requirement for making rural areas more developed and favorable for livelihood and entrepreneurship . With this vision the Kalpa Agri-Business Incubator, ICAR-CPCRI jointly with Kerala Startup Mission initiated the Rural India Business Conclave (RIBC) in 2020. Its relevance is more felt in the post pandemic world that leads to the orchestration of RIBC 2.0 during 9-13 June 2022.

Objectives

  • To enable digital transformation from seed to sale in farming.
  • To improve rural livelihood through technology integration and participatory evaluation.
  • Identify and nurture formal and informal innovations having applications in the rural sector.
  • To highlight investment opportunities in innovation upscaling.
  • To maneuver startup ventures to reap the opportunities in Agri-sector.
  • To conduct competition events for students/youths/farmers on problem solving innovations.
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Rural-AgriTech hackathon

Date: 9-10 June 2022

Venue: WinTouch Palm Meadows, Manya, Kasaragod

Problem Statements

Application of Robotics in grafting

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Problem IDKGDABI011
Problem statementApplication of Robotics in grafting
Challenge description with contextManual grafting is tedious and highly skill-oriented – i.e., only very few are experts in the field. While sophisticated robotic solutions are available, it may not be required for small firms. Thus, the requirement of robotic-assisted grafting for small firms.
Exact problemManual selection of scion and rootstock. Robotic arms may hold the two plants and execute the desirable cut/chop and then complete the grafting process.
UsersGeneral public
Expected outcomeWe expect only a prototype – advanced versions are welcome
Potential impactScope for R & D with ICAR-Institutions.
Probable disciplineComputer science, Mechanical, Robotics
Contact person Dr.Manoj Kumar & Mr. Manikantan
e-mail: drtsmanojkumar@gmail.com
Mob: 9400334940 / 9496296986

Detect aberration for standard value of fat content in solid food products

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Problem IDKGDABI012
Problem statementDetect aberration for standard value of fat content in solid food products
Challenge description with contextConventional laboratory techniques to check adulteration or quality-deterioration of solid food products (e.g., desiccated coconut, cashew kernels etc.) are time consuming. The industries and/or consumers are looking for non-destructive rapid tool/sensors to detect the fat content in coconut products or processed cashew etc.
Exact problemDevelop non-destructive device/sensors to rapidly detect the fat content in coconut products.
UsersIndustries and public
Expected outcomeWe expect only a prototype demonstrating the concept
Potential impactScope for R & D with ICAR-Institutions
Probable disciplineComputer science, Mechanical, Food Technology
Contact personDr. M. R. Manikantan & Dr. S. V. Ramesh
e-mail: manicpcri@gmail.com / rameshsvbio@gmail.com
Mob: 8078761449 / 9993892302

Detection of appropriate tempering of chocolate

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Problem statementComputer/mobile – based monitoring and controlling of drip irrigation system for multiple cropping systems.
Challenge description with contextTempering (i.e., heating and cooling the chocolate mix) decides the quality of chocolate. Fat content in cocoa butter is capable of solidifying into different polymorphic forms. The objective of tempering is to arrange the physical "packing" of stable cocoa butter crystals into the right number and size. Insufficient tempering leads to chocolates of uneven texture when it is cut or broken, and further, it starts developing fat bloom during storage. Hence, a sensor is needed to detect whether the tempering process has been done properly to know whether fat crystals are formed uniformly.
Exact problemDevelop non-destructive device/sensors to rapidly detect the uniformity of fat crystals found in chocolates
UsersCottage Industries, distributors of chocolates and public
Expected outcomeWe expect only a prototype demonstrating the concept
Potential impactScope for R & D with financial assistance from Coconut Development board
Probable disciplineComputer science & IoT applications, Food Technology
Contact person Dr. Shameena Beegum P.P.
e-mail: shameena.pht@gmail.com
Mob: 9496898780

Detection of maturity of coconut (tender coconut or mature nut), preferably from ground

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Problem IDKGDABI014
Problem statementDetection of maturity of coconut (tender coconut or mature nut), preferably from ground
Challenge description with contextCoconuts are harvested either as tender coconut (6 to 7 months old) or fully mature coconut (11 months and above). Skill of the harvesting person plays an important role in harvesting coconuts of desired maturity. Harvesters generally tap the fruit and decide the maturity stage depending upon the resultant sound. Colour and smoothness of the surface of the husk also are indicators of coconut maturity but may vary among varieties.
Exact problemThe requirement is to develop a gadget to determine the age of coconut, preferably from ground itself to correctly distinguish the tender coconuts from matured ones.
UsersSkilled labourers, device for automatic climbing and harvesting devices
Expected outcomeThe device that distinguish tender coconut from mature coconut
Potential impactScope for R & D with financial assistance form Coconut Development Board.
Probable disciplineComputer Science, IoT applications
Contact person Dr. A C Mathew & Dr. R. Pandiselvam
e-mail: acmathew@yahoo.com / anbupandi006@gmail.com
Mob: 9447955490 / 8610712483

Regulating drip irrigation based on daily weather and soil conditions and locating the blockage in drippers

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Problem IDKGDABI015
Problem statementRegulating drip irrigation based on daily weather and soil conditions and locating the blockage in drippers
Challenge description with contextThe major problem in drip irrigation systems is blockage in drippers and hence it warrants routine check for blockages. Also, the irrigation scheduling is based on evaporation and moisture content in soil. For an efficient drip irrigation system, it is necessary to have continuous data on weather and soil moisture level which automatically decides upon starting or stopping water application. Also if a system can identify blockage in the drippers with location of dripper, it will greatly aid in rectifying the blockage with minimum manual movement.
Exact problemCloud-based system interface and Mobile App for receiving data input, processing and switch on/off irrigation
UsersFarmers, agencies providing drip irrigation systems
Expected outcomeA mobile Application
Potential impactScope for commercialization with the support of Kerala Startup Mission
Probable disciplineComputer Science and IoT applications
Contact person Dr Ravi Bhat & Dr. P. Subramanian e-mail: bhatravi@gmail.com / subramanian.omshanthi@gmail.com Mob: 8281313818 / 9446433511

An exclusive platform to map the local tourism destinations, regional based cultural and art forms and local made products.Also a market place from where visiting tourists can order or buy products made by the villagers.

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Problem statementAn exclusive platform to map the local tourism destinations, regional based cultural and art forms and local made products.Also a market place from where visiting tourists can order or buy products made by the villagers.
Challenge description with contextMaking better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit '' is the motto of Responsible Tourism Mission, Kerala. It is envisaged with a 'triple-bottom-line' mission - economic, social and environmental responsibilities. The mission aspires to provide additional income and a better livelihood to farmers and traditional artisans. It uses tourism as a tool for achieving this goal. It then requires connecting local communities, entrepreneurs, artisans, and performing artists to the visiting tourists. Also the platform should provide means to sell local products, highlight a calendar of important festivities in the location and other amenities.
Exact problemCloud based mobile application facilitating multidimensional flow of information, processing and display.
UsersLocal artisans, performing artists, entrepreneurs, farmers, tourists
Expected outcomeA mobile Application
Potential impactScope for commercialization with the support of Kerala Startup Mission
Probable disciplineComputer Science and IoT applications
Contact person Dhanya, Kasaragod District coordinator, RT Mission Mob: 98473 98283

Challenge guidelines

  • The solution must be focused on the given problem statements.
  • Time duration is 30 hrs.
  • Any Web/Mobile platform can be used to suggest solution.
  • Prototype is mandatory to present Solutions before the jury.
  • Maximum team strength is 2-5 members.

Who can apply?

You are eligible to apply if you are

  • A startup
  • An innovator
  • Student
  • Developer or Tech Enthusiast

What will Your get?

Cash Prize 50000

Incubation Support

Cloud Credits

Access to various funds

Opportunity to get 12 lakh Idea Grant

and many more...

Rural Agritech hackathon

June 9 & 10, 2022

ICAR-CPCRI Kudlu P.O, Kasaragod, Kerala

Rural Business Conference

June 11 - 12, 2022

WinTouch Palm Meadows, Manya, Kasaragod

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