The Indian education system is set to transform from a traditional set-up to more innovative and contemporary learning in the wake of the fourth industrial revolution. The increasing population between the age of 6-17 years, is expected to drive the Indian education market to a mark of USD 180 billion by 2020.

The advent of IT is expected to further fuel the growth with the introduction of online courses and virtual classrooms. Lately, the sector has gone through a sea change, in terms of teaching as well as learning. A part of the traditional classroom sessions are being replaced by online sessions, thus paving the way for “hybrid education”.

The increasing penetration of IT into the sector is paving ways for a few trends such as:

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Winners

RobotGuru Education Technologies Private Limited Team

Winner | Access to Institutional Education

RobotGuru Education Technologies Private Limited

DIPP45707

RobotGuru is an initiative that seeks to teach robotics in an integrated manner by interweaving hardware and software using motion capture suits (HoloSuit) and virtual reality (VR). By leveraging VR and the HoloSuit, the user will be able to create a virtual 3D classroom for Robotics/AI/VR/STEAM learning.

Product summary

HoloSuit is a full-body motion capture suit that tracks body movements in real-time as an immersive bi-directional interface through haptic feedback exciters. The user’s movements in the HoloSuit can be transferred onto any remote humanoid robot or be used to control virtual avatars. The VR RobotGuru solution allows students to explore, and experience activities as if they are present in that environment. This highly scalable solution is not simply an engagement tool; it allows students to explore, experience, and be involved in activities and experiments which will allow them to understand the topics much better. It is a new avenue to be explored with learners and can be an effective new way to engage those that struggle with learning or implement a variety of new learning styles. RobotGuru believe that teaching the concept of “Learn by experiment” can be executed using their education platform.

Impact

  • The 360-degree viewing angles in VR allow for valuable insights in all kinds of learning.
  • Can also be applied as an effective teaching method for kids with learning disabilities.

Support and recognition

Winners of the ELEVATE 2019 initiative of the Department of Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka.

Website

https://www.holosuit.com/education

Kickhead Softwares Private Limited Team

Winner | Access to Open Education

Kickhead Softwares Private Limited

DIPP26312

Kickhead created a platform that allows students to study for their exams, at no charge. GovJobAdda, is a platform for students to read up on current affairs or answer mock tests for all kinds of government exams, from SSC all the way to those for banking and railway jobs.

Product summary

GovJobAdda helps more than 4.8 Lakh students in India with preparing for Government exams. It is especially beneficial for students living in tier II cities and villages. They also have a Live Quiz module where they reward 10 users everyday for reading and taking a quiz on current affairs.

Impact

  • Draws in close to 1,500 students everyday.
  • The site sees 500 new registrations everyday.
  • When the Android app was launched in November 2019, it accumulated over 13,000 downloads in the first month.

Support and recognition

Incubated at NASSCOM, Noida

Website

https://govjobadda.org

All Finalists

Name of Startup Category City State
ROBOTGURU EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATELIMITED Access to Institutional Education Mysore Karnataka
TAXMANN EDUCATION PVT LTD Access to Institutional Education New Delhi Delhi
IGNIS CAREERS PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Institutional Education Hyderabad Telangana
EDGEFX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Institutional Education Hyderabad Telangana
KRISHWORKS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH LABS PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Institutional Education Kolkata West Bengal
GYANPRO EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Institutional Education Bengaluru Karnataka
ETECHROBOT TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Institutional Education Neemuch Madhya Pradesh
KICKHEAD SOFTWARES PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Open Education New Delhi Delhi
BODHAMI PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Open Education Margao Goa
KACHHUA EDUCATION SERVICES LLP Access to Open Education Patan Gujarat
I DREAM EDUCATION PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Open Education Gurugram Haryana
TOUCHETECH LABS PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Open Education Bengaluru Karnataka
K-NOMICS TECHNO SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Open Education Bengaluru Karnataka
CURIOUS KIDS MEDIA TECH PRIVATE LIMITED Access to Open Education Bengaluru Karnataka
RUSHIN CONSULTANCY LLP Access to Open Education Ahmedabad Gujarat
LEARNING MATTERS PRIVATE LIMITED Teacher Training Bengaluru Karnataka
MAHATTATTVA EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY PRIVATELIMITED Teacher Training Gurugram Haryana
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