NAVA DESIGN & INNOVATION PRIVATE LIMITED

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NAVA Design & Innovation Pvt. Ltd. is an award-winning DeepTech Agritech startup based in Kerala, India, focused on developing breakthrough technologies that transform traditional agricultural practices through robotics, automation, IoT, and intelligent engineering. Founded in 2016, NAVA is committed to solving critical challenges in agriculture, including labour shortages, worker safety, productivity, and sustainable value addition.NAVA has developed SAPER, the worlds first robotic coconut sap tapping system, a patented technology that automates the centuries-old process of coconut sap extraction. SAPER enables hygienic and untouched sap collection while significantly reducing manual tree climbing, improving worker safety, increasing productivity, and supporting the production of high-value products such as neera, coconut sugar, vinegar, and natural beverages.The technology has been developed through nearly a decade of in-house research, engineering, prototyping, and field validation. SAPER integrates proprietary mechanical systems, automated precision cutting, automatic blade sharpening, automated cleaning, food-grade collection, embedded electronics, IoT-enabled remote monitoring, and cloud-based analytics into a single intelligent platform.NAVAs innovations are protected by patents in multiple countries and have been validated through successful pilot projects with leading organizations, including Unilever in Indonesia, Chiwadi Products in Thailand, Green Laxmi Foods Pvt. Ltd., and Farmer Producer Organizations in India. The company has also received strong international interest from several coconut-growing countries, demonstrating the global scalability of its technology.NAVA is the recipient of the Prime Ministers National Startup Award 2020 in the Agricultural Productivity category and the National Award for Best Machinery Invention from the Coconut Development Board of India in 2023. The company has also been supported through prestigious programs by BIRAC, Kerala Startup Mission, and other national innovation initiatives.Driven by the vision of Make in India, Make for the World, NAVA aims to revolutionize the global coconut sap industry by delivering indigenous, IP-driven technologies that improve farmer incomes, promote sustainable agriculture, and position India as a global leader in agricultural robotics and automation.

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