Stories of Innovation

Enabling Disaster Preparedness with UAVs

The State Planning Commission had recommended the purchase and the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for the purpose of photogrammetric mapping. The UAVs would identify flood-prone areas. The captured images will be pre-processed, stitched and converted into maps to further understand situations of river courses to initiate disaster mitigation measures. This technology is currently assisting various departments like Police, Agriculture, Horticulture, Geology and Mining and TANGEDCO.

Enhancing Vector-borne Infectious Diseases Surveillance

Dengue, a significant global health concern transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, leads to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS), causing substantial morbidity and mortality.

Sentence Patterns, Structures and Rules in Tamil

Students in schools and colleges can independently master Tamil-English grammar with this innovative tool, seamlessly converting simple Tamil sentences into English.

Monitoring Elephant Movement at Railway Tracks

The TANII-recommended project aims to establish a real-time monitoring system in Coimbatore district’s seven forest ranges to address human-elephant conflicts.

Creating Tomorrow’s Athletes in the state

Reducing risk and enhancing athletic performance with the establishment of the Center of Excellence in Sports Biomechanics

Strengthening the cardiac-care network in Tamil Nadu

Reducing risk and enhancing athletic performance with the establishment of
the Center of Excellence in Sports Biomechanics

iTNT Hub

Start up Space for Deep Tech and Emerging Tech Entrepreneurs in the state.

Establishing the SIPCOT Innovation Park in Sriperumpudhur and Hosur

The establishment of the SIPCOT Innovation Park in Sriperumbudur and Hosur stands as a testament to the successful utilization of the Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives (TANII) funds. This pioneering project, undertaken by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), exemplifies the state’s commitment to fostering industrial growth and technological advancement.

Scaling up Digital Learning in Tamil Nadu Schools

The innovative project funded by the Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives (TANII) has transformed the educational landscape across the state. Initially, 64 schools were equipped with an Integrated Computer, Projector, and Strolly Bag, benefiting 29,688 students.