Session November 2021


Summary

The video showcases Janitri Innovation's focus on maternal and child health care in India through the development of the KR device for monitoring fetal and maternal vital parameters. The device has been implemented in over 160 hospitals, with certifications like ISO 13485 in place. Additionally, the video briefly discusses a separate team from Nashik focused on agricultural technology, using sensors and cameras for real-time quality analysis and value chain improvements in the produce sector. The team aims to reduce frictions and leakage points, targeting high-volume crops like potatoes, tomatoes, and onions. They are seeking funding for R&D and expansion to new geographies.


Introduction to Janitri Innovation

The founder of Janitri Innovation, Arun Agarwal, discusses the company's focus on solving maternal and child health care issues by working on grassroots level problems in India.

Challenges in Maternal and Child Health Care

Discussion on the high mortality rates of newborns and mothers during pregnancy, with a focus on the lack of monitoring of vital parameters leading to mortality and morbidity in developing countries like India.

Existing Monitoring Technologies

Explanation of the limitations of existing technologies like cardiotocography and pathograph, highlighting the need for affordable, easy-to-use, and intelligent monitoring devices in developing countries.

Development of KR Device

Introduction to the KR device, a hardware solution for fetal heart rate contraction and maternal heart rate monitoring, designed to be position-independent and user-friendly for healthcare workers in developing countries.

Features of KR Device

Description of the KR device's signal-based monitoring, wireless data transmission, mobile application integration, and software for paperless labor monitoring to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.

Accuracy Study and Certifications

Discussion on accuracy studies conducted with prestigious medical institutes, development of paperless labor monitoring software, and certifications obtained, including ISO 13485 and plans for CE certification.

Implementation and Impact

Overview of the product's implementation in over 160 hospitals, monitoring of more than 35,000 mothers, global expansion, competitive landscape comparison, and government adoption of the software.

Financials and Future Roadmap

Financial details, including revenue generation, fundraising efforts, roadmap for CE certification, FDA certification, and product development for self-monitoring markets.

Acknowledgments and Conclusion

Gratitude towards supporters, partners, and clinical collaborators, emphasizing the company's focus on innovation for saving lives at birth, followed by a Q&A session with potential investors.

Introduction and Background

The team comprises 14 people from Nashik, Maharashtra, with backgrounds in machine manufacturing, machine design, and mechanical engineering. They focus on helping farmers increase yield and address value chain leakages.

Technologies and Patents

The team combines technologies to make agriculture accessible. They published a patent in February 2020, focusing on removing barriers and increasing efficiency in the value chain.

Funding and Pilots

They are seeking funding of 1.1 cr, with investors like We Will Grow and Social Alpha already on board. The team has conducted pilots with organizations and vendors, focusing on market reaction and value chain improvement.

Market Impact and Recognition

The team aims to empower producers, traders, and retailers by removing frictions and leakage points in the value chain. They were awarded as a top 10 impact venture and are active in the potato industry in UP.

Technology Overview

The technology involves sensors and cameras to analyze the quality of produce in real-time, categorizing based on parameters like damage, color, and defects. The system segregates the produce based on quality.

Sensor Integration and Future Plans

The team plans to integrate hyperspectral and air spectrometers for enhanced quality checking. They are currently focused on high-volume producers like potatoes, tomatoes, and onions.

Machine Learning and Updates

Software updates are pushed every seven days to optimize machine performance and analyze varying quality parameters, ensuring the system learns and adapts to different quality standards each season.

Fundraising and Valuation

They are raising 2.5 million with a pre-money valuation of 10 million. Previous rounds were at 18 crore and 2 crores. The funds will primarily focus on asset buildup, R&D, and scaling to new geographies.

Environmental Impact and Team

The team aims to prevent air pollution and CO2 emissions by converting crop waste into packaging material. They plan to employ over 600 people per manufacturing unit and have a strong team with diverse expertise.


FAQ

Q: What is the focus of Janitri Innovation?

A: Janitri Innovation focuses on solving maternal and child health care issues by working on grassroots level problems in India.

Q: What are the limitations of existing technologies like cardiotocography and pathograph?

A: The limitations include the need for affordable, easy-to-use, and intelligent monitoring devices in developing countries.

Q: What is the KR device?

A: The KR device is a hardware solution for fetal heart rate contraction and maternal heart rate monitoring designed to be user-friendly and position-independent for healthcare workers in developing countries.

Q: What certifications has the KR device obtained?

A: The KR device has obtained ISO 13485 certification and plans for CE certification.

Q: How many hospitals has the product been implemented in?

A: The product has been implemented in over 160 hospitals.

Q: What is the team of Janitri Innovation's background?

A: The team comprises 14 people from Nashik, Maharashtra, with backgrounds in machine manufacturing, machine design, and mechanical engineering.

Q: What is the focus of the agriculture team mentioned in the file?

A: The agriculture team focuses on helping farmers increase yield, addressing value chain leakages, and making agriculture accessible.

Q: What technology is involved in the agriculture team's solution?

A: The technology involves sensors and cameras to analyze the quality of produce in real-time, categorizing based on parameters like damage, color, and defects.

Q: What is the agriculture team planning to do with crop waste?

A: The agriculture team plans to prevent air pollution and CO2 emissions by converting crop waste into packaging material.

Q: What is the pre-money valuation of the agriculture team's fundraising round?

A: The pre-money valuation of the fundraising round is 10 million.

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