This post is a part of the Early Stage Climate Startup series from Climafix 2024
Highlights
- Eunoia’s unmanned surface vessels are designed to autonomously collect up to 1,000 liters of waste. With continuous pollution level tracking, providing actionable data.
- Can operate up to 6 hours with a 5 km line-of-sight range.
1. Value Proposition
- High Waste Collection Capacity: Capable of removing up to 1,000 liters of solid waste, including plastics and microplastics, with real-time monitoring integrated.
2. Pain Points
- Labor Reduction: Automates waste collection, reducing labor needs and boosting efficiency while providing water quality data for informed pollution management.
- Versatile Capacity: Expandable from 300 to 1,000 liters, enabling flexible waste management with a 6-hour runtime and 5 km range for efficient operation.
3. Climate Impact
- Removes large quantities of plastic waste and other contaminants, helping to restore aquatic ecosystems.
4. Current & Future Target Segments
- Current Target Segments: Municipal corporations, irrigation and water boards, tourism and resort operators, real estate developers, NGOs, and CSR-driven businesses.
- Future Target Segments: International markets and engagement in heavily polluted Indian water bodies.
5. USPs
- High Capacity: Waste capacity of 300–1,000 liters, surpassing competitors like ClearBot and Jellyfish Bot.
- Extended Operational Time: Up to 6 hours of autonomous and uninterrupted operation.
6. Team Profiles
- Alankar Achadian (Founder & CEO): With a strong background in maritime robotics and automation, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company. Before founding Eunoia Innovations, Alankar worked on several tech projects, applying robotic solutions to environmental and industrial challenges.
- E. Deepak Cheran (Chief Naval Architect): Deepak leads the design and development of the Aqua Skimmer, ensuring it meets the demands of varied water environments. His expertise in naval architecture ensures that the vessel is optimized for stability, durability, and efficiency.
- Aashish Sharma (COO): His role includes overseeing the deployment of Aqua Skimmers across different regions, managing the logistics, and ensuring the smooth implementation of clean-up projects.
- Anjali Verma (CTO): Anjali is a tech expert in integrating real-time water quality monitoring into the Aqua Skimmer’s design. Her expertise includes artificial intelligence, data analytics, and robotic controls.
7. Startup Headquarters
- India: Hyderabad