Summary:
- Tamil Nadu crosses 12,000 registered startups, adding 9,700+ in 3 years
- Food & agritech ventures lead with innovations in dairy, soil health, protein, and millets
- State targets Top 20 global startup hub ranking by 2032
Ariviya & Sri Nandha: Deep Tech For Farmers
Thanjavur’s Ariviya Deep Tech is tackling the age-old problem of mastitis in dairy cattle with MammaryO, a nano-bio foam that prevents infections and reduces antibiotic dependence. The result: healthier cows, safer milk, and higher incomes for farmers. Recognised by Dettol Innovation and Invest India, the startup is now expanding into poultry and pet healthcare.
In Coimbatore, Sri Nandha Infotech has built SENSELUTO, an IoT + AI-powered soil testing device that delivers reports in just 10 minutes. Farmers who earlier waited weeks for results now make faster planting decisions, saving both time and money. The startup has also trained 1,000+ learners in AI and agri-tech, merging impact with skill development.
Protivore & The Protein Revolution
India’s protein deficiency crisis is the focus of Protivore, founded in 2023 by Swathi Gopalakrishnan. The startup is developing affordable plant-based protein solutions tailored to Indian diets. With 10 B2B-ready products and consumer offerings in the pipeline, Protivore aims to make plant protein a mainstream staple, bridging a critical nutritional gap. Its innovations have already been recognized by the Carbon Zero Challenge and IIMB NSRCEL’s Young Innovator Award.
Premac Foods & The Millet Movement
When former schoolteacher Prema Chinnasamy noticed her students eating processed, unhealthy snacks, she decided to act. She co-founded Premac Foods to bring millet-based noodles, snacks, and staples to Indian households. Aligning with India’s International Year of Millets push, Premac Foods is making traditional grains trendy again — combining health, taste, and sustainability.
