Centre for Applied Research, Projects & Innovation

Featured Research

Applied research projects recognized for originality, practical application, innovation, industry relevance, and measurable outcomes.

CARPI features research that extends beyond publications to demonstrate implementation potential and real-world impact. Each project is evaluated against our guiding principles and represents excellence in its domain.

Agriculture & AICommercialization Ready

AI-Driven Crop Disease Detection for Smallholder Farmers

This applied research project develops a low-cost, mobile-based computer vision system that enables smallholder farmers to detect crop diseases early, reducing yield losses by up to 40% and minimizing pesticide overuse.

Indian Institute of Technology, KharagpurDr. Ananya Sharma, Prof. Rajesh Mehta
Computer VisionAgricultureSocial Impact
SustainabilityPatent Filed

Biodegradable Packaging Materials from Agricultural Waste

A sustainable materials research initiative converting rice husk and sugarcane bagasse into commercially viable biodegradable packaging alternatives to single-use plastics.

National Institute of Technology, TrichyDr. Priya Venkatesh, Dr. Mohan Das
Materials ScienceSustainabilityCircular Economy
HealthcarePilot Deployment

Remote Health Monitoring System for Rural Healthcare

An IoT-enabled telemedicine platform connecting rural primary health centers with specialist hospitals, enabling continuous patient monitoring and early intervention for chronic diseases.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, DelhiDr. Kavitha Reddy, Prof. Suresh Nair
IoTTelemedicinePublic Health
EnergyIndustry Partnership

Smart Grid Energy Optimization Using Machine Learning

Applied research developing ML algorithms for real-time energy demand forecasting and grid load balancing, enabling 15-20% reduction in energy waste for urban distribution networks.

Indian Institute of Science, BangaloreDr. Arjun Patel, Dr. Meera Krishnan
Machine LearningEnergySmart Cities
EnvironmentGovernment Collaboration

Low-Cost Water Quality Sensor Network for Urban Rivers

Development of an affordable, solar-powered sensor network for continuous monitoring of urban river water quality, providing real-time data to environmental agencies and communities.

Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityDr. Sunita Rao, Dr. Vikram Singh
Environmental MonitoringIoTWater Quality
Blockchain & HealthcareStartup Launched

Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Transparency for Pharmaceuticals

A blockchain solution ensuring end-to-end traceability of pharmaceutical products from manufacturing to point of sale, combating counterfeit drugs and ensuring patient safety.

Birla Institute of Technology, PilaniDr. Rahul Gupta, Prof. Deepa Menon
BlockchainPharmaSupply Chain