Integrated Coastal Development

AI-Based Fish Catch Prediction for Small Fishermen Develop a low-cost system using weather, sea temperature, and historical catch data to predict fish availability zones for traditional fishermen in Vizhinjam–Varkala belt.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-02

Integrated Coastal Development

Digital Fishermen Identity & Welfare Access Platform A unified digital platform to manage fishermen identity, welfare schemes, insurance claims, and emergency benefits with offline support.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-03

Integrated Coastal Development

Real-Time Sea Safety & Alert System for Traditional Boats IoT/mobile-based solution to send localized weather alerts, high-wave warnings, and emergency SOS for non-mechanized fishing vessels.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-04

Integrated Coastal Development

Smart Fish Landing & Price Transparency System A digital marketplace showing real-time fish landing data, auction prices, and demand forecasts to eliminate middlemen exploitation.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-05

Integrated Coastal Development

Cold Chain Optimization for Coastal Fish Markets Design a low-cost cold storage tracking and energy-efficient preservation solution for coastal landing centers like Vizhinjam and Poonthura.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-06

Integrated Coastal Development

Waste-to-Wealth: Fish Waste Processing Solutions Scalable solutions to convert fish waste into bio-fertilizer, animal feed, or other by- products, reducing coastal pollution.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-07

Integrated Coastal Development

Fishermen Health Monitoring & Occupational Safety App Mobile-first platform for tracking health issues, accident reporting, and access to nearby healthcare facilities for fishermen families.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-08

Integrated Coastal Development

Sustainable Fishing Compliance Monitoring System Tech-enabled solution to ensure adherence to fishing bans, mesh size regulations, and sustainable practices without harming livelihoods.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-09

Integrated Coastal Development

Women-Led Fisheries Micro-Enterprise Enablement Platform Digital tools for training, finance access, branding, and market linkage for women involved in fish processing and vending.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-10

Integrated Coastal Development

Post-Disaster Livelihood Recovery System for Fishermen Rapid damage assessment and compensation processing system after cyclones or sea erosion events using images and geo-tagging.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-01-11

Integrated Coastal Development

Others

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-01

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Unified Citizen Grievance Tracking Platform An AI-powered system that tracks complaints across departments (Corporation, Water Authority, KSEB) with SLA enforcement.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-02

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Smart Waste Collection & Route Optimization for Municipalities IoT + analytics solution to optimize waste pickup schedules, reduce overflow, and improve sanitation in urban and coastal wards.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-03

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Digital Flood & Waterlogging Early Warning System Localized flood prediction using rainfall data, drainage mapping, and citizen reports for flood-prone areas of Trivandrum.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-04

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Land & Property Service Transparency Platform A citizen-facing platform that simplifies land records, tax status, mutation tracking, and dispute red flags.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-05

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

AI-Powered Traffic & Public Transport Optimization Smart traffic signal control and bus route optimization for congestion hotspots like East Fort, Kazhakkoottam, and Pattom.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-06

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Smart Public Infrastructure Maintenance System Predictive maintenance solution for roads, streetlights, and public buildings using citizen inputs and sensor data.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-07

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Digital Scheme Eligibility & Benefit Recommendation Engine System that auto-suggests eligible government schemes to citizens based on profile and life events.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-08

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Coastal Erosion Monitoring & Public Awareness Platform Geo-mapping and reporting system to monitor erosion, illegal sand mining, and vulnerable coastal zones.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-09

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Skill-to-Job Matching Platform for Local Youth GovTech platform aligning local skill training programs with industry demand in Technopark and MSMEs.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-10

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Disaster Relief Resource Coordination System Real-time coordination platform for relief camps, volunteers, supplies, and emergency services during floods or cyclones.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-02-11

Gov Tech – Citizen Centric Digital Governance

Others

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-01

Sustainable Coastal Development

Corrosion-Free Reinforcement for Coastal Concrete Develop long-lasting, corrosion-resistant reinforcement alternatives to steel for coastal concrete structures, with validated 30+ year durability data and standardized design codes.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-02

Sustainable Coastal Development

Adaptive Foundations for Liquefaction-Prone Coastal Soils Design low-cost, flexible foundation systems that can safely adapt to liquefaction and shifting sandy soils without relying on deep piling.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-03

Sustainable Coastal Development

Regulatory Framework for Amphibious and Floating Buildings Create approval models and policy frameworks that enable safe, legal adoption of amphibious and floating architecture in flood-prone coastal regions.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-04

Sustainable Coastal Development

Community-Driven Restoration of Coastal Natural Buffers Develop scalable, community-level solutions to protect and restore mangroves and other natural coastal buffers across fragmented private land ownership.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-05

Sustainable Coastal Development

Rebranding Sustainable Construction Beyond the 'Low-Cost' Stigma Design strategies to reposition climate-resilient and affordable building technologies as aspirational, modern, and premium choices.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-06

Sustainable Coastal Development

Durability Enhancement of Bio-Based Construction Materials

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-07

Sustainable Coastal Development

Develop standardized, safe, and long-term preservation systems to protect bio- materials like bamboo and mud from pests, fungi, and moisture damage.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-08

Sustainable Coastal Development

AI-Based Site-Specific Coastal Design Tools Create easy-to-use AI tools that generate climate-responsive housing designs based on local wind, rainfall, drainage, and soil conditions.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-09

Sustainable Coastal Development

Scalable Sustainable Alternatives to Indigenous Materials Develop manufactured, eco-friendly construction materials that can be produced at scale while retaining the environmental benefits of local resources.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-10

Sustainable Coastal Development

Flood-Resilient Modular Infrastructure for Essential Services Design modular sanitation, power, and water systems that remain functional during and after coastal flooding events.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-11

Sustainable Coastal Development

Engineering Design Codes for Nature-Based Coastal Protection Develop quantifiable engineering models and design codes for nature-based coastal defenses such as mangroves, oyster reefs, and kelp beds.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-03-12

Sustainable Coastal Development

Others

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-01

Space tech

Surviving the Lunar Night Develop lightweight, reliable power systems capable of operating continuously through the 14-day lunar night under extreme cold and complete darkness.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-02

Space tech

Zero-Boil-Off Cryogenic Fuel Storage Design technologies for long-term storage and transfer of cryogenic fuels in deep space without evaporation losses.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-03

Space tech

Autonomous Robotic Docking in Space Develop highly reliable autonomous docking systems that enable robotic spacecraft to rendezvous and connect accurately under varying orbital and lighting conditions.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-04

Space tech

Scalable Space Resource Utilization Create robust systems that can scale extraction and purification of water, oxygen, and fuel from lunar or Martian resources to mission-critical quantities.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-05

Space tech

High-Thrust, High-Efficiency Space Propulsion Develop next-generation propulsion systems that combine high thrust and high efficiency to reduce travel time and radiation exposure for human space missions.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-06

Space tech

Resilient Life-Support Systems for Long Missions Design life-support systems capable of near-complete air and water recycling with high reliability and minimal maintenance over long-duration missions.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-07

Space tech

Mitigation of Small Space Debris Threats

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-08

Space tech

Develop lightweight systems to detect, avoid, or safely deflect untrackable micro- debris that can damage spacecraft.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-09

Space tech

Lightweight Radiation Protection for Astronauts Create effective, low-mass solutions for protecting astronauts from deep-space radiation using active shielding or in-situ materials.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-10

Space tech

Deep-Space Communication and Navigation Networks Design satellite-based communication and navigation systems that enable fast data transfer and autonomous positioning for Mars and deep-space missions.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-11

Space tech

Safe Landing of Heavy Payloads on Mars

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-12

Space tech

Develop advanced braking, descent, and landing technologies capable of safely delivering large human-rated payloads onto the Martian surface.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-04-13

Space tech

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-01

Coastal and port based tourism development

Tourists visiting coastal and port areas in Kerala lack a unified digital platform that integrates ferry services, port visits, coastal attractions, local experiences, and real- time travel information.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-02

Coastal and port based tourism development

Small coastal tourism operators (boat owners, homestays, guides) struggle to reach tourists due to low digital visibility and fragmented booking systems.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-03

Coastal and port based tourism development

There is no structured, technology-enabled system to manage tourist footfall and carrying capacity at popular beaches and port-adjacent destinations, leading to overcrowding and environmental stress.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-04

Coastal and port based tourism development

Cruise and port-arriving tourists open spend minimal time and money locally due to poor last-mile experience planning and lack of curetted short-duration coastal itineraries.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-05

Coastal and port based tourism development

Tourists are unaware of authentic coastal cultural experiences (fishing village life, seafood traditions, maritime heritage) due to the absence of immersive discovery and storytelling platforms that combine experiential and responsible tourism.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-06

Coastal and port based tourism development

Safety information related to tides, weather, restricted zones, and emergency services is not effectively communicated to tourists engaging in coastal and marine tourism activities.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-07

Coastal and port based tourism development

Coastal tourism generates significant waste, but there are limited tech-driven solutions that incentivize responsible tourist behavior and support beach cleanliness and sustainability.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-08

Coastal and port based tourism development

Local youth and fisherfolk communities face difficulty monetizing their skills and assets (boats,knowledge, experiences, act as approved guides) in tourism due to lack of digital tools and market access.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-09

Coastal and port based tourism development

Port areas with historical and industrial significance remain underutilized as tourism destinations due to poor interpretation, visitor engagement, and experience design.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-10

Coastal and port based tourism development

Tourists planning coastal travel in Kerala lack personalized, interest-based recommendations that balance leisure, sustainability, budget, and local economic impact.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-05-11

Coastal and port based tourism development

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-01

Health and Biotechnology

Development of an alternative technology to check blockage of blood vessels (an alternative to conventional angiography).

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-02

Health and Biotechnology

Development of chemical strip (non-electronic) for identification of high temperature exposure in transportation of medicines/vaccines/FMCG goods, to ensure its usability

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-03

Health and Biotechnology

Development of portable device (non-contact device) for measurement of eye pressure in glaucoma patients for usage at home.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-04

Health and Biotechnology

Rapid colorimetric and artificial intelligence-based methods for determining the microbial quality of raw milk, processed milk, and milk products.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-05

Health and Biotechnology

Wearable sensor with Artificial Intelligence for prevention of falls in elderly people 6. Development of cost-effective myoelectric prosthesis.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-06

Health and Biotechnology

Online testing and monitoring of quality of medicines and consumables.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-07

Health and Biotechnology

Drug Inventory and supply chain Tracking system.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-08

Health and Biotechnology

Innovative Gerontological Care Solutions: Designing the Future of Elderly Care Products.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-09

Health and Biotechnology

Software for Speech Language Therapy Clinical Services.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-10

Health and Biotechnology

Health Data Information & Management System Mobile Application (HDIMS).

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-06-11

Health and Biotechnology

Others

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-07-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-01

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Digital Documentation & Clearance Systems for Ports Develop a digital documentation and workflow solution that reduces manual paperwork, improves transparency, and accelerates clearance processes in port operations.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-02

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Marine Traffic Coordination Near Ports Design a marine traffic coordination system to improve real-time awareness and reduce navigation conflicts between commercial vessels and local marine traffic near ports.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-03

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Predictive Maintenance for Port Equipment Build a predictive maintenance solution to monitor port equipment health, predict failures, and reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-04

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Smart Energy Management in Port Facilities Develop a smart energy monitoring and optimization system to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of port operations.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-05

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Workforce Skill Mapping & Training for Port Operations Develop a digital platform to map workforce skills, identify skill gaps, and recommend targeted training programs for modern port operations.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-06

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Recruitment Scam Detection & Prevention Develop a recruitment verification solution to help detect fraudulent job offers and improve trust in port-related employment opportunities.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-07

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Community Grievance & Compensation Tracking Design a digital grievance and compensation tracking system to improve transparency and accountability in community engagement related to port development.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-08

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Emergency Response & Safety Systems in Ports Develop a technology-enabled emergency response system to enhance communication, coordination, and decision-making during port-related incidents.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-09

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Weather & Sea Condition Awareness for Port Operations Build a localized weather and sea condition awareness system to provide actionable alerts and support safer port operations.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-10

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Digital Twin or Simulation of Port Operations Create a digital twin or simulation model of port operations to identify bottlenecks and support data-driven planning and optimization.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-08-11

Innovative Solutions For Sustainable And Smart Port Ecosystems

Others

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-01

Cyber tech

Deepfake Detection for Digital Trust Develop a system to detect deepfake audio, video, or images to prevent misinformation and identity misuse in digital platforms.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-02

Cyber tech

Cyber Risk Scoring for Organizations Develop a dynamic cyber risk scoring system that helps organizations assess and visualize their security posture in real time.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-03

Cyber tech

Cyber Awareness & Training Platforms for Users Develop an interactive platform to improve cybersecurity awareness and safe digital practices among students, employees, and citizens.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-04

Cyber tech

Real-Time Cyber Attack Visualization Dashboards Develop a visual analytics platform to represent live cyber attack data and system vulnerabilities for faster decision-making

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-05

Cyber tech

Automated Cyber Incident Forensics Develop a system that automatically collects, analyzes, and correlates digital evidence after a cyber incident.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-06

Cyber tech

AI-Based Social Engineering Attack Detection Develop an AI-driven solution to detect social engineering attempts across emails, calls, or messaging platforms.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-07

Cyber tech

Cyber Hygiene Monitoring for End Users Develop a system to monitor and improve cyber hygiene practices of users through feedback and risk indicators.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-08

Cyber tech

Misinformation & Coordinated Bot Activity Detection Develop a system to detect coordinated bot-driven campaigns that manipulate online discourse and public opinion.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-09

Cyber tech

Explainable AI for Cybersecurity Decisions Develop an explainable AI system that helps security teams understand and trust automated cybersecurity decisions.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-10

Cyber tech

Cyber Incident Response & Management Platforms Develop a centralized platform to manage cyber incidents, improve response time, and support coordinated recovery actions.

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KSUM-IEDC-TVM-09-11

Cyber tech

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-01-01

CashewTech & ⁠Food processing

Cashew processing units in Kollam suffer from low productivity and high operational costs due to limited automation, inconsistent raw nut quality, and manual process control.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-01-02

CashewTech & ⁠Food processing

Quality grading of cashew kernels is largely manual, leading to inconsistent export quality, price disputes, and reduced global competitiveness.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-01-03

CashewTech & ⁠Food processing

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-02-01

CoirTech

Coir production units face declining margins due to inefficient retting, drying, and fibre processing methods that consume excessive water, energy, and time.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-02-02

CoirTech

Environmental pollution from coir retting continues unchecked because real-time water quality monitoring and compliance enforcement systems are absent.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-02-03

CoirTech

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-03-01

Fisheries

Marine and inland fishers in Kollam lack reliable, localized decision-support systems for weather, sea conditions, and fishing zone selection, increasing operational risk and fuel costs.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-03-02

Fisheries

Post-harvest fish losses remain high due to the absence of real-time cold-chain monitoring, spoilage prediction, and logistics coordination.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-03-03

Fisheries

Overfishing and stock depletion continue due to the lack of data-driven fish stock monitoring and adaptive fishing effort management tools.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-03-04

Fisheries

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-04-01

Human wildlife conflict

Human–wildlife conflicts persist due to the absence of early-warning, movement-tracking, and community alert systems in forest-adjacent settlements.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-04-02

Human wildlife conflict

Compensation and response mechanisms are delayed because wildlife incidents are not digitally recorded, verified, or analyzed in real time.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-04-03

Human wildlife conflict

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-05-01

Handloom

Handloom products lack traceability and market intelligence systems needed to access premium, ethical, and export markets.

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-05-02

Handloom

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KSUM-IEDC-KLM-06-02

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-PTA-01-01

AgriTech & Rural Innovation

Farmers in Pathanamthitta lack a reliable, data-driven system to predict climate-induced yield losses in plantation and spice crops, leading to unstable incomes and poor risk management.

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KSUM-IEDC-PTA-01-02

AgriTech & Rural Innovation

Despite high annual rainfall, Pathanamthitta experiences seasonal water scarcity due to the absence of integrated watershed-level water planning and optimization systems.

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KSUM-IEDC-PTA-01-03

AgriTech & Rural Innovation

Pepper and spice farmers face frequent disease outbreaks and inconsistent quality because early-warning and precision management systems are not available at farm scale.

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KSUM-IEDC-PTA-01-04

AgriTech & Rural Innovation

Financial institutions lack objective, real-time farm-level risk assessment tools, resulting in limited access to credit and insurance for small and medium farmers.

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KSUM-IEDC-PTA-01-05

AgriTech & Rural Innovation

Post-harvest losses in banana, tubers, and vegetables remain high due to the absence of predictive storage, logistics, and market-timing intelligence.

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KSUM-IEDC-PTA-01-06

AgriTech & Rural Innovation

Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) operate without unified digital systems for aggregation, finance, logistics, and market decision-making, limiting their scale and profitability.

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KSUM-IEDC-PTA-01-07

AgriTech & Rural Innovation

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KSUM-IEDC-PTA-02-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-01-01

Coir industry

Inefficient retting process causes water pollution and inconsistent fibre quality

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-01-02

Coir industry

Absence of mechanized grading and quality assessment of coir fibre

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-01-03

Coir industry

Unpredictable water depth due to siltation and weed growth

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-01-04

Coir industry

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-02-01

Coastal issues

Coastal erosion monitoring is slow and reactive

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-02-02

Coastal issues

Fisherfolk lack real-time information on weather, sea conditions & safe zones

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-02-03

Coastal issues

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-03-01

Agriculture

Flood and salinity intrusion destroys crops, but farmers get alerts too late

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-03-02

Agriculture

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-04-01

Tourism and inland navigation

Inland waterways are underutilized for cargo & public transport

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-04-02

Tourism and inland navigation

No real-time navigation information for inland water transport

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-04-03

Tourism and inland navigation

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KSUM-IEDC-ALP-05-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-KTM-01-01

Agritech

Insufficient Paddy Storage and Infrastructure Support

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KSUM-IEDC-KTM-01-02

Agritech

Farmer Indebtedness and Lack of Government Support

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KSUM-IEDC-KTM-01-03

Agritech

Declining Agricultural Land Use and Food Crop Cultivation

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KSUM-IEDC-KTM-01-04

Agritech

External Poultry Disease Threats Disrupting Livestock-Based Farming

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KSUM-IEDC-KTM-01-05

Agritech

Market and Price Instability for Traditional Crops

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KSUM-IEDC-KTM-01-06

Agritech

Climate Variability and Flooding Affecting Crop Productivity

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KSUM-IEDC-KTM-01-07

Agritech

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-01-01

Clean Energy

Impact of Hydropower Infrastructure on Forest Biodiversity

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-01-02

Clean Energy

Plastic and Waste Accumulation in Hydropower Reservoir Catchments

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-01-03

Clean Energy

Hydropower Operations and Downstream Ecological Health

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-01-04

Clean Energy

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-02-01

Climate Tech

Unauthorized Mining and Construction in Ecologically fragile zones (ESZ) Areas

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-02-02

Climate Tech

Insufficient Enforcement of Forest Protection in Eco-Fragile Environments Climate Change Driven Land Instability Across ESZ Areas

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-02-03

Climate Tech

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-03-01

Sustainable Tourism

Lack of Integrated Climate Monitoring for Sustainable Tourism Planning

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-03-02

Sustainable Tourism

Deforestation and Habitat Loss Compromising Eco-Tourism Appeal

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-03-03

Sustainable Tourism

Inadequate Digital Tools for Community-Led Eco-Tourism & Conservation

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-03-04

Sustainable Tourism

Underutilized Climate Data for Visitor Safety and Infrastructure Planning

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-03-05

Sustainable Tourism

Human-Wildlife Encounters Due to Habitat Disturbance

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-03-06

Sustainable Tourism

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KSUM-IEDC-IDK-04-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-01-01

Urban Mobility

Persistent Traffic Congestion and Insufficient Integrated Mobility Planning Limited Local Deployment of Advanced Railway Safety Systems

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-01-02

Urban Mobility

Fragmented and Under-Maintained Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) Infrastructure

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-01-03

Urban Mobility

Weak Traffic Enforcement Technology and Surveillance Failures

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-01-04

Urban Mobility

High Maintenance Costs and Safety Issues in Water-Based Urban Transport

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-01-05

Urban Mobility

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-02-01

Maritime Security and Safety Technologies

Need for Port and Coastal Surveillance Enhancements in Kochi’s Maritime Zones

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-02-02

Maritime Security and Safety Technologies

Insufficient Safety Technology Adoption on Water Transit Routes

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-02-03

Maritime Security and Safety Technologies

Others

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-03-01

Defence Systems and Strategic Technologies

Limited Local Deployment of Advanced Railway Safety System

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-03-02

Defence Systems and Strategic Technologies

Infrastructure Vulnerabilities at Crucial Intermodal Transport Hubs

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-03-03

Defence Systems and Strategic Technologies

Inadequate Cybersecurity Frameworks for Smart Urban Mobility Systems

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-03-04

Defence Systems and Strategic Technologies

Lack of Strategic Tech Integration for Disaster-Resilient Transport Networks

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-03-05

Defence Systems and Strategic Technologies

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KSUM-IEDC-EKM-04-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-01

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Outbreak and Management of African Swine Fever Among Pig Populations

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-02

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Lack of Early Warning Systems for Livestock Diseases in Rural Farms

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-03

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Human–Wildlife Conflict Causing Crop Damage and Economic Loss

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-04

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Threats to Food Security from Agricultural Pests and Environmental Stressors

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-05

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Insufficient Integration of Human and Animal Health Surveillance Systems

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-06

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Inadequate Digital Tools for Farmer Decision-Making on Disease and Pest Control

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-07

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Limited One Health Awareness and Training Among Rural Communities

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-08

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Environmental Health Risks from Crop-Wildlife Interactions

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-09

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Insufficient Integration of Veterinary, Public Health, and Agricultural Data

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-10

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

Economic Vulnerability of Smallholder Livestock Farmers to Disease Outbreaks

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-01-11

One Health Technologies - Shaping a healthier future for Humans, Animals and Agriculture

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KSUM-IEDC-TSR-02-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-01

Agritech

Delayed Payments from SupplyCo Affects Farmer Liquidity

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-02

Agritech

Water Scarcity and Irrigation Challenges Hamper Paddy Cultivation

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-03

Agritech

Groundwater Regulation and Extraction Restrictions Impact Farming

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-04

Agritech

Poor Seed Quality and Distribution Issues Reduce Crop Yields

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-05

Agritech

Erratic Weather Patterns Causing Crop Damage

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-06

Agritech

Market Competition and Price Crash for Vegetables

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-07

Agritech

Delayed Paddy Procurement and Farmer Income Loss

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-08

Agritech

Electricity Subsidy and Billing Issues Burden Farmers

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-09

Agritech

Groundwater Quality Deterioration Threatens Agricultural Use

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-10

Agritech

Risk of Losing Agricultural Land to Non-Agricultural Projects

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-01-11

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KSUM-IEDC-PKD-02-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-01

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Malappuram continues to face outbreaks of viral infections like viral hepatitis, highlighting gaps in disease surveillance and preventive health management

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-02

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition, rising stress, and limited access to affordable healthcare are increasing lifestyle diseases and mental health issues. There is a need for a low-cost, technology-enabled solution that promotes preventive health, personalized fitness, and holistic wellness for individuals and communities.

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-03

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Physical inactivity and reduced daily exercise in urban Kerala contribute to rising obesity and related health risks.

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-04

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Mental health conditions and stress-related disorders remain under-tracked and under-supported despite their growing prevalence.

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-05

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Disease surveillance and outbreak detection systems are limited in their ability to deliver localized, automated alerts during sudden health emergencies

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-06

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Delayed integration of fitness and physical activity tracking into daily routines contributes to rising incidence of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-07

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Salt/Sugar Monitoring: Real-time dietary tracking tools for Kerala’s unique high-carbohydrate and high-saturated-fat (coconut/meat-based) food culture.

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-08

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Home-Based Dialysis: Expanding affordable, tech-managed dialysis and palliative care to rural households to reduce hospital congestion.

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-09

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

Nutrition Deficit Tracking: Identifying "hidden hunger" or micronutrient deficiencies in the coastal and tribal belts despite high caloric intake

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-01-10

Health, Fitness, and Wellness

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KSUM-IEDC-MLP-02-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-01-01

HealthTech

OPD overcrowding in Kozhikode government hospitals is driven by the lack of digital patient profiles, integrated medical records, and structured follow-up systems, forcing repeated in-person visits.

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-01-02

HealthTech

Bedridden elderly in Kozhikode lack affordable, coordinated home-care support for daily hygiene, medication adherence, and basic health monitoring, especially in working households.

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-01-03

HealthTech

Students and youth in Kozhikode have limited access to affordable, stigma-free digital mental-health support despite rising stress and mental health concerns.

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-01-04

HealthTech

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-02-01

FoodTech

Kozhikode Beach Food Street faces severe waste management issues due to inadequate waste bins and ineffective disposal systems, leading to littering and hygiene concerns.

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-02-02

FoodTech

Patients in Kozhikode experience poor continuity of care due to incomplete digital health records and low adoption of eHealth systems in smaller hospitals and health centres.

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-02-03

FoodTech

Food businesses in Kozhikode continue to violate food safety norms due to gaps in compliance support, training, and real-time monitoring despite regular inspections.

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-02-04

FoodTech

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-03-01

Digital Commerce

Local retailers in Kozhikode struggle to acquire online customers due to limited digital marketing knowledge and lack of effective growth tools.

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-03-02

Digital Commerce

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KSUM-IEDC-KKD-04-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-01

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Human–Wildlife Conflict in Agroforestry Farms

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-02

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Lack of proper storage, processing, and value-addition facilities results in significant post-harvest losses for fruits, spices, and forest-based produce

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-03

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Limited Youth Engagement in Sustainable Agriculture

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-04

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Poor Market Linkages for Agroforestry Produce

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-05

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Declining Soil Health in Plantation-Based Agroforestr

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-06

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Increasing Landslides and Soil Erosion in Hilly Areas

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-07

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Water Scarcity Despite High Rainfall

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-08

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Solid Waste Management Challenges in Rural & Tribal Areas

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-09

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Climate Change Impact on Crop Production

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-10

Agroforestry and Sustainability

Climate Change & Disaster Preparedness Gaps

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-01-11

Agroforestry and Sustainability

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KSUM-IEDC-WYD-02-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-01-01

Defence - linked manufacturing

Anti-Jamming & Resilient Navigation: Most consumer drones rely on GPS. In a defense context, GPS is the first thing to be jammed.

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-01-02

Defence - linked manufacturing

Drone vs. Bird Classification: Radar often struggles to distinguish between a small hostile drone and a large bird

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-01-03

Defence - linked manufacturing

Cross-Domain Communication (Air-to-Sea): Drones in the air can't talk to drones underwater.

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-01-04

Defence - linked manufacturing

Dark-Environment Mapping (SubT Challenge): Military units often need to map caves or tunnels where there is zero light and no maps

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-01-05

Defence - linked manufacturing

The "Acoustic Bottleneck": Underwater communication is slow (bit-rates similar to 1980s dial-up) and lags significantly.

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-01-06

Defence - linked manufacturing

The "Digital Breadcrumbs" (GPS-Denied Navigation)

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-01-07

Defence - linked manufacturing

The Problem: GPS is the first thing an adversary jams. Once GPS is gone, drones and ground robots "drift" and get lost. Inertial navigation (IMUs) is not accurate enough for long distances"

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-01-08

Defence - linked manufacturing

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-02-01

Textile tech

Yarn Shortages and Raw Material Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-02-02

Textile tech

Market Access and Branding Deficits

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-02-03

Textile tech

How can soldier clothing be improved to ensure comfort, safety, and performance across extreme weather conditions such as intense heat, cold, humidity, and harsh terrains

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-02-04

Textile tech

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KSUM-IEDC-KNR-03-01

Agrinext Challenges

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-01

Agritech

Low adoption of modern farm machinery and precision tools hinders productivity improvements in Kasaragod’s paddy and other crops.

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-02

Agritech

Lack of storage, processing, and marketing infrastructure forces farmers to depend on intermediaries and lowers farm incomes.

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-03

Agritech

Low soil fertility due to limited access to quality organic manure and bio-inputs reduces sustainable productivity.

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-04

Agritech

Frequent pest and disease incidence results in significant crop losses due to limited bio-control support.

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-05

Agritech

Lack of real-time, affordable soil and crop health monitoring systems reduces optimal decision-making for smallholder farmers

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-06

Agritech

Small farmers lack easy access to rapid, low-cost pest and disease detection technologies to reduce crop losses.

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-07

Agritech

Lack of sensor-based irrigation control systems forces inefficient water use, especially under changing climate conditions.

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-08

Agritech

Farmers have limited access to digital platforms that connect them directly with buyers and markets, reducing income and increasing dependency on middlemen. (Value chain modernization & digital tools focus in AgriNext)

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-09

Agritech

High Cost and Scarcity of Farm Labour for Mechanisation

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-10

Agritech

Increasing frequency of extreme weather events (heat waves, unseasonal rain, high winds) critically disrupts crop cycles, leads to total crop failure, and causes significant volatility in farmer incomes. Farmers lack adequate tools to proactively mitigate these weather-related stresses.

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-01-11

Agritech

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KSUM-IEDC-KSD-02-01

Agrinext Challenges

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Sustainable Coastal Development

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