The Darshak is the newsletter of the IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF), dedicated to advancing Positioning and Precision Technologies (PPTs) such as remote sensing, GIS, GNSS and other non-invasive technologies. These technologies are crucial for analyzing and managing spatial and temporal data, aiding decision-making in sectors like agriculture, natural resource management, and disaster management. The hub also explores new frontiers in indoor positioning, timing and underwater navigation technologies. 

This newsletter covers our activities for April & May 2025. We will issue another newsletter for June 2025, thereafter, we hope to release The Darshak every quarter. 

IITTNiF fosters innovation through a comprehensive technology lifecycle approach encompassing Knowledge, Development, Translation, and Commercialization. By aligning with initiatives like Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, the TIH aims to enhance self-reliance in PPTs and contribute to the national startup ecosystem.

The National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, leverages CPS technologies through 25 TIHs across India, each focused on a specific technology vertical.

Incorporated in December 2020, as a Section 8 company under IIT Tirupati, this Hub is fortunate to be located within the impressive IIT Tirupati campus and enjoys full support from IIT Tirupati, including guidance and leadership from the Director of IIT Tirupati and the Hub Governing Body. The leadership team also includes the Project Director, Dr. Roshan K Srivastav, Associate Professor at IIT Tirupati, and the CEO, Major General M. Rajendran (Retd.), who leads a vibrant and energetic team called Team Navavishkar.

The Board of Directors at IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF) includes distinguished individuals such as Prof. K. N. Satyanarayana, the Director of IIT Tirupati; Dr. E. Anil Kumar, the Dean SRC at IIT Tirupati; Dr. Ajit T. Kalghatgi, a Non-Executive Director at Antrix Corporation Limited; Maj. Gen. Dr. R. Siva Kumar (Retd.), the Director Emeritus at Open Geospatial Consortium; Dr. Y. V. N. Krishna Murthy, an Academic Representative from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology; and Dr. Roshan K. Srivastav, Associate Professor at IIT Tirupati in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. These experts collectively drive the foundations mission of innovation and growth in the PPT sector.

Mr. Varadrajan Krishna Iyer, is our Senior Advisor, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He is a Corporate Executive turned global serial tech entrepreneur with multiple exits and currently involved actively in the startups ecosystem.

IITTNiF leverages public-private partnerships to foster innovation and support sustainable growth through advanced technologies under the verticals of Technology Development, Startups and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource and Skill Development, and Collaborations.

In this Edition

Technology Development Projects

In April, we initiated 20 technology development projects targeting key verticals such as GNSS/NavIC, microwave spintronics, underwater navigation, computer vision, and non-invasive technologies. The overall budget outlay for these projects stands at Rs. 6.57 crores, with an initial disbursement of Rs. 5.34 crores already allocated to support their successful launch. All projects have now been formally initiated and are progressing as planned, with a focus on driving innovation and translating research into impactful solutions.

Translational R&D

Computer Vision Lab

Initiated a project called VISIONPARK: Smart Parking Detection and Navigation for urban traffic management. This project is an AI-driven solution aimed at optimizing parking space utilization and easing urban traffic congestion. The system uses computer vision techniques to automatically detect and classify parking slot occupancy in real-time. This data is integrated into a user-friendly dashboard that guides drivers to the nearest available slots, reducing search time and improving traffic flow. VISIONPARK supports smarter city infrastructure by enabling efficient parking management and enhancing the overall commuting experience

Fig. Occupied and Empty Slots detection through CV

Fig. tentative dashboard to indicate Occupancy

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Lab

The GNSS Lab at our Technology Innovation Hub is dedicated to advancing technologies that enhance positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. Our team focuses on the design and development of conformal antennas and RF subcomponents specifically optimized for GNSS bands, including L1, L5, and S bands, to meet the evolving needs of next-generation GNSS applications. We are pioneering the in-house development of non-uniform array antennas tailored for L5 and S bands, aiming to improve radiation patterns, enhance bandwidth, and increase resilience to interference.

In addition to hardware development, our lab is also committed to ionospheric modeling and correction, particularly the estimation of Total Electron Content (TEC), to enhance GNSS accuracy and reliability at the TIH location. By leveraging multi-constellation GNSS data, we develop sophisticated algorithms and correction models that address ionospheric delays and errors. This holistic approach, combining innovative antenna designs with advanced signal processing techniques, ensures that our lab remains at the forefront of GNSS research and technology development.

Geographic Information System (GIS) Lab

The Technology Innovation Hub's GIS Lab is making significant strides in developing integrated geospatial solutions, with several key initiatives currently underway. The team has successfully established a robust QGIS-PostgreSQL integration framework that enables real-time spatial data processing and management. A live weather data feed has been implemented and is undergoing testing, with plans to incorporate additional data sources in the coming months. Simultaneously, development work is progressing on a hybrid mobile application using the Flutter framework, which will extend geospatial accessibility to mobile platforms. These advancements demonstrate the lab's commitment to creating innovative, real-time geospatial solutions that combine powerful backend systems with user-friendly interfaces, positioning the organization at the forefront of spatial technology innovation.

Fig. Interactive Tirupati Zoo Map with Real-Time Weather Data

AI/ML Lab

Initiated a project called Privacy-Preserving Human Tracking and Identification through mmWave Radar. This project is an AI-driven solution designed to enhance indoor security and monitoring while preserving individual privacy. By deploying multiple mmWave radar sensors in corridor environments, the system captures motion signatures such as stride length, velocity, and turning angles to distinguish and track individuals without relying on cameras or biometric data.

The captured radar data is processed using machine learning models that recognize movement patterns within a short 2-second observation window, enabling persistent identity tracking across multiple sensors. The solution is currently being developed using a GPU-based prototype setup and will ultimately be integrated into a real-time dashboard for live monitoring.

This project supports smarter, privacy-conscious surveillance in sensitive indoor spaces such as hospitals, corporate offices, and defense facilities, offering an indigenous alternative to visual monitoring systems and advancing Indias self-reliance in non-invasive positioning technologies.

LiDAR Lab

               AOM for Enhancing LiDAR Range Resolution

LiDAR In-House Translational R & D - AOM for Enhancing LiDAR Range Resolution

The In-House Translational R&D at the LiDAR lab of the TiH focusses on the integration of Acousto-Optic Modulators (AOMs) with LiDAR systems represents an innovative and promising approach to developing compact, affordable, and high-performance solutions.

By leveraging the capabilities of AOMs, the project aims to address key challenges in precision and range resolution faced by conventional LiDAR technologies. Specifically, the objective is to achieve a range resolution exceeding 1 cm, enabled by utilizing a laser pulse width of 66.7 ps at a wavelength of 850 nm. This advancement would mark a significant improvement in the precision of laser-based measurements and applications.

Indoor Navigation Project

This project focused on developing an indoor navigation Android application and establishing a LiDAR-based navigation system to address GPS-denied environments. The application estimates user location using the last known GPS coordinates combined with accelerometer and gyroscope data. When GPS signal is lost, it switches to dead reckoning for indoor positioning.

     Mapping with GPS

  Mapping with GPS and Mobile Sensor

A key feature allows users to capture images that undergo Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract textual data, which is matched against a pre-stored location database for precise positioning. The system then generates an optimal route to the desired destination. The work explored sensor fusion techniques, mobile sensor integration, OCR processing, and micro-LiDAR to enhance indoor localization. This solution provides a reliable alternative for smart environments, overcoming GPS limitations through innovative positioning and navigation technologies.

 Geo - Intel Lab

The Geo-Intel Lab at IITTNiF has recently witnessed a series of high-level collaborative engagements and strategic planning sessions that have further strengthened its national leadership in geospatial intelligence and PNT technologies.

• One of the key visits was from Mr. Sanjay Sinha, Advisor to the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS), Government of Andhra Pradesh. The meeting focused on the integration of GIS-based decision support tools into governance systems, including discussions around joint development of Digital Twin frameworks, GIS dashboards, and targeted staff training programs to improve administrative responsiveness in the state.
• In another strategic engagement, Mr. Madhusudan Anand, Co-founder and CTO of Ambee, visited the lab to explore the integration of real-time environmental datasets into the labs geospatial platforms. The conversation resulted in a mutual understanding to co-develop air quality intelligence layers for ongoing Digital Twin pilot projects and to support the Clear Skies Challenge 2025 with high-resolution environmental data.

• The lab also hosted a joint visit by teams from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Frontier, where discussions centered around enabling cloud-native geospatial workflows and advanced analytics. AWS expressed interest in supporting satellite data processing, AI/ML-based geospatial insights, and infrastructure for student training programs.

Some visits to Geo-Intel Lab- Mr. Sanjay Sinha, RTGS; Mr. Madhusudan Anand, Co-Founder & CTO of Ambee; Prof. Bharat Lohani, IIT Kanpur; Frontier & AWS Team

With deepening industry ties, active academic involvement, and a vibrant startup ecosystem, the lab continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of geospatial intelligence in India.

Startups & Entrepreneurship

As a final part of the Incubation process for the Startups selected under DISCOVER / SARATHI and SMART GIS challenges, IITTNIF has successfully completed the fund disbursement. Totally 10 startups benefitted from this incubation program which are working in different domains like Geo-AI, Climate Change Analysis,  AgriTech, IoT, and several geospatial Services. The final onboarded 10 startups are as follows;

VIKAS Progress

VIKAS has successfully onboarded 12 startups which are working in different sectors like agriculture, Geo- AI, Transportation and Logistics, Healthcare Sector, Manufacturing, Education etc.

Human Resource Development

Review Progress

IITTNIF successfully conducted the first review meeting for the currently onboarded UG and PG CHANAKYA students under this years cohort. Several innovative projects are currently being developed by the fellows. All the projects are progressing well, and the students have shown significant progress toward achieving their defined milestones. It's encouraging to see their dedication and innovation in action.

Title: Design of Non-Uniform Excitation Antenna Array for Wireless Applications.

Description: This project focuses on the design and simulation of microstrip patch antennas for L5 (1.176 GHz) and S (2.49 GHz) bands, targeting GNSS and satellite communication applications. The antennas are designed with circular polarization (RHCP) and optimized to achieve low return loss (< -20 dB) and axial ratio (< 3 dB) for high-precision performance. Using FR4 substrates, the antennas incorporate slotting and edge truncation techniques to enhance gain and impedance matching. Simulations in ADS and HFSS confirm strong performance, with return losses of -21.6 dB (L5) and -41.8 dB (S band), making the designs suitable for next-generation wireless and navigation systems.

Title: Interactive Open Source GIS-Based Tourist Information System for Local Self Government, Web based Dashboard for Dead Reckoning Navigation System

Description: This project aims to develop an open-source, GIS-based tourist information system for local self-governments to enhance tourist experiences. It addresses the lack of real-time, affordable, and interactive platforms by offering accessible technology to promote local attractions, support small businesses, and assist in infrastructure planning through insights into tourist movement patterns.

Title: Flood Risk Mapping Using Remote Sensing

Description: This project leverages remote sensing and machine learning for real-time, accurate flood mapping to improve disaster response and resilience. It addresses current gaps in flood detection, impacted by urbanization and climate change. Aligned with IIT Tirupati's IITTNiF mission and national goals like Atmanirbhar Bharat, the project supports innovative, geospatial solutions for enhancing India's disaster preparedness

Title: Microstrip Antenna for Synthetic Aperture Radar in Sea level rise Monitoring

Description: This paper designs and simulates microstrip patch antennas for sea-level rise monitoring in the C-band. Two types were developed: frequency-specific (5.3 GHz and 5.5 GHz) and wideband antennas. All showed good impedance matching (VSWR H 1), high gain, and low return loss, making them efficient and suitable for remote sensing applications.

PNT Labs Setup: IITTNIF has launched a unique initiative called the PNT Lab Setup Program at academic institutes across India, with the objective of promoting Human Resource Development, skilled manpower creation, placement opportunities, and establishing foundational models for translational R&D in the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) sector. As part of this initiative, IITTNIF has selected 12 academic institutions with strong academic backgrounds and research capabilities. Each selected institute has been provided with a financial support of �4 lakhs, which covers the major expenses associated with setting up the PNT Lab. This includes the procurement of PNT-related equipment such as satellite kits, navigation chipsets, Arduino and Raspberry Pi controllers, among others, as well as provision for student fellowships. The list of onboarded institutes is as follows:

STAR - PNT Summer Internship Challenge:

As part of its HRD initiatives, IITTNIF launched the STAR-PNT Summer Internship 3.0 for students from 12 spoke institutes with established PNT Labs. A technical challenge featuring domain-specific problems in Remote Sensing, Computer Vision, and GNSS was introduced, starting May 5, 2025, with submissions due by May 31. A webinar explaining challenge details, data access, and guidelines attracted over 2,000 students. The program offers hands-on project experience, and the top 240 performers will be selected for internships at the spoke institutes. Others will receive participation certificates based on their scores. Internship program details are outlined below.

Orientation session about STAR - PNT Internship Challenge for Students from Spoke Institutes and Neighbor colleges.

Orientation session about STAR - PNT Internship Challenge for Students from Santhiram Engineering College and Neighbor colleges.

Collaborations

Meeting with Shri R.V. Chakrapani,  Founder and Managing Director  Aarvee Engineering Consultants Limited

A focused discussion was held at IITTNiF with Shri R.V. Chakrapani, Maj. Gen. M. Rajendran (Retd.), and Dr. Venkat on collaborative opportunities in PNT technologies, aiming to strengthen industry-academia partnerships for translational R&D.

Driving Translational R&D: Shri R.V. Chakrapani & Maj. Gen. M. Rajendran (Retd.)

Strategic Meeting at IIT Pravartak  April 8, 2025

A strategic meeting was held at IIT Pravartak, IIT Madras, led by Mr. Rajendra Mootha, to review and advance translational R&D in GNSS, GIS, LiDAR, and AI/ML. Key discussions focused on enhancing lab infrastructure, increasing student involvement, and industry engagement. Proposals included setting up Centers of Excellence, organizing Technology Day in Tirupati, launching student clubs, and targeting 100 PI-driven projects, aiming to boost awareness and industry-academia collaboration.

Driving Translational R&D: Strategic Initiatives Discussed at IIT Pravartak Meeting

Operation Dronagiri

Operation Dronagiri  April 2025 Progress Update

April marked steady progress under Operation Dronagiri with focused startup engagement, stakeholder coordination, and pilot groundwork. Follow-up meetings with startups assessed PoC development and provided feedback. Coordination with Vizianagaram district officials ensured pilot readiness and data access. Key updates were shared with the Apex Committee, and expert inputs refined the evaluation framework. Communication materials highlighting success stories were prepared, and discussions began with corporate partners for tech integration in upcoming pilots.

Operation Dronagiri  May 2025 Outlook

May will mark a key milestone with the launch of the acceleration program. Selected startups will be onboarded through formal agreements, and the first funding tranche will be released to kick off field-level PoC activities. This phase will include structured mentoring, technical support, and stakeholder coordinationlaying the groundwork for impactful, innovation-led solutions aligned with the National Geospatial Policy 2022.

GeoLeap Accelerator Program Launched Under Operation Dronagiri

The launch of the GeoLeap Accelerator Program, a flagship initiative under Operation Dronagiri, aimed at nurturing innovation in the geospatial technology domain. This 18-week acceleration journey will support 25 startups (19 early-stage and 6 growth-stage) working on transformative solutions in Agriculture, Transport, and Livelihoods. The program offers a rich blend of Expert masterclasses, One-on-one mentoring, Workshops on venture growth, market access, and tech scaling, Startups will develop their product prototypes and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) through the course of the program, culminating in a high-impact Demo Day.

Photographs of Kickoff meeting

Operation Dronagiri Updates

In June 2025, Operation Dronagiri will shift to on-ground execution, emphasizing Proof-of-Concept (PoC) milestones, funding, and collaboration. Early-Stage Startups will receive their first tranche of funding to begin field testing and data validation. A review meeting will assess June PoC progress, focusing on feasibility, scalability, and impact. Growth-Stage Startups will formalize their agreements, while expert-led one-on-one mentorship begins to support PoC refinement and address challenges. Corporate partners will also initiate Vizianagaram deployments, aligning with startup efforts for broader impact. With monthly PoC activities now in motion, the program is set to drive measurable outcomes under the National Geospatial Policy 2022.

Events/Programs

Clear Skies Challenge 2025 Takes Off Under Operation Dronagiri

Launched on April 1, 2025, under the leadership of Shri Srikanth Shastri (GDPDC) and spearheaded by Dr. Roshan K. Srivastav, the Clear Skies Challenge 2025 is a flagship DST initiative under Operation Dronagiri. The program is led by IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF) through its Geo-Intel Lab.

Key Partners:

• Google  Industry Partner

• Air Pollution Action Group (A-PAG)  Knowledge Partner

• TiE Delhi-NCR  Ecosystem Partner

• Centre for Data for Public Good, IISc  Data Partner

The challenge invites academia, startups, and industry to co-develop data-driven solutions for air quality and environmental sustainability.

Program Highlights:

• Ideathon (Apr 1  Jun 30, 2025): Open call for interdisciplinary solutions

• Hackathon Phase: Selected teams build prototypes with mentorship and platform access

Aligned with DSTs mission, the challenge empowers scalable innovations in climate resilience and smart governance, offering startup engagement through the VIKAS Incubation Program.

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Clear Skies Challenge 2025: Launch Event at IIT Delhi Research Park

NavIC  The Game Changer 2025: National Seminar Highlights

Held on April 4, 2025, at Royal Orchid Resort, Bengaluru, the national seminar NavIC  The Game Changer 2025 was organized by the Geo-Intel Lab at IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF). The event, led by Dr. Roshan K. Srivastav, brought together 120+ participants from ISRO, DST, MoD, NPL, BEL, IITs, startups, and industry.

Key Highlights:

• Showcased NavICs transformative role in navigation, defense, and geospatial innovation

• Launched BHARAT PNT (national PNT network) and PNT Lab at IITTNiF

• Featured 4 technical sessions on system operations, applications, research, and innovations

• Highlighted NavICs impact across disaster management, logistics, infrastructure, and autonomy

NavIC- The Game Changer 2025

GeoCities 2025: Digital Governance through Geospatial Intelligence

GeoCities 2025: Geospatial Intelligence for Urban Governance

Held on April 5, 2025, at Royal Orchid Conventional Hall, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, GeoCities 2025 was organized by the Geo-Intel Lab at IITTNiF in collaboration with NIUA. The seminar, led by Dr. Roshan K. Srivastav, convened 80+ urban planners, GIS experts, scholars, officials, and innovators to explore the transformative role of geospatial intelligence in digital governance.

Key Themes:

• Policy Innovation & Governance Transformation

• AcademiaIndustryGovernment Collaborations

• Technology-Driven Urban Solutions

Distinguished speakers from ISRO, NIUA, Survey of India, IIT Kharagpur, IISc, PwC, Trimble, ESRI, and others emphasized the importance of spatial data in smart planning, real-time decisions, and citizen-centric services.

Highlights:

• Showcased GIS applications in land records, transport, and disaster management

• Advocated for Urban Geospatial Data Hubs, open standards, and indigenous tools like Bhuvan & NavIC

• Called for geospatial skilling and mainstream education in urban policy

• Recognized efforts of Dr. Awadh, Dr. Madhavi, Ms. Tulika, and Ms. Sahithya for seamless execution

Way Forward:

• Partner with Smart Cities and ULBs

• Launch geospatial skilling programs via IITTNiF

• Incubate and pilot startup-driven urban solutions

• Build a national urban geospatial network

GeoCities 2025 reaffirmed the critical role of geospatial intelligence in shaping Indias sustainable and digitally empowered urban future.

GeoCities 2025: Digital Governance through Geospatial Intelligence

Meeting with EDS Technologies
IITTNiF held a strategic meeting at the EDS Technologies facility to explore collaborations in geospatial tech, satellite systems, and immersive design tools. Discussions covered potential partnerships with Dassault Syst�mes, setting up a Geo-Intel Lab and Centre of Excellence, and organizing joint workshops with ISRO. Plans include training sessions on ArcGIS and Dassault tools, promoting the Clear Skies Challenge 2025, and expanding geospatial skilling through virtual programs and VR workshops. The initiative aims to strengthen digital innovation through academiaindustry collaboration.

       Visit to EDS Technologies

Strategic Engagement: TIHMumbai Port Collaboration on Maritime Innovation

Dr. Roshan K. Srivastav, Project Director of TIH at IIT Tirupati, led a high-level meeting with the Mumbai Port Authority to explore collaborative applications of geospatial intelligence, digital twins, NavIC-based smart navigation, and AI tools for port modernization.

Key discussion points included:

• Precision monitoring systems

• Predictive analytics for cargo and logistics

• Customized training via the Geo-Intel Lab

TIH will soon submit a proposal addressing a specific challenge identified during the meeting. The collaboration also opens doors for startups under the VIKAS Incubation Program to co-develop solutions in AI-based tracking, remote diagnostics, and smart navigation.

This partnership sets the stage for a national model in maritime innovation, combining research, startup energy, and strategic public-sector needs.

     Meeting with Mumbai Port

IITTNiF Showcase Deep-Tech  Innovations at TIPS 6.0, IIT Indo

IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF) actively participated in TIPS 6.0, the 6th National Workshop on Cyber-Physical Systems held under NM-ICPS at IIT Indore on May 2930, 2025. Showcasing its deep-tech innovation ecosystem, IITTNiF's interactive stall featured translational R&D, startup success stories, live demonstrations, and HRD initiatives. The event fostered insightful discussions on scaling innovation and enhancing national collaboration. The delegation was led by Dr. Roshan Srivastav, Project Director, and Maj. Gen. M Rajendran (Retd.), CEO, supported by Dr. Venkata Subbareddy and Dr. K.G. Sujanth Narayan. TIPS 6.0 reaffirmed IITTNiFs commitment to transforming innovation from lab to market.

IITTNiF Showcases Innovation at TIPS 6.0, IIT Indore  May 2025

Technology Development Projects

IITTNiF is proud to announce the successful initiation of 20 technology development projects across diverse fields of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies. These projects span an impressive range, including microwave spintronics, UAV-based drone systems, precision agriculture, LiDAR cartography, NavIC-based air quality systems, and open hardware drone platforms. Each of these initiatives reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and advancing the frontiers of technology to support critical applications in national security, autonomous systems, environmental monitoring, and precision infrastructure. As we embark on these new projects, we continue to strengthen our collaborative ecosystem of academia, industry, and government partners to accelerate impactful solutions that shape the future of PNT technologies.

We are pleased to share that the proposals submitted under the IITTNiFIndian Navy Call for Proposals in Underwater Navigation have been successfully presented and evaluated by the technical committee. After a thorough review, five proposals have been recommended for funding. This marks a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts to advance underwater navigation technologies and strengthen defense-focused innovation through joint initiatives.

Startups & Entrepreneurship

As part of its future roadmap, IITTNiF plans to collaborate with incubators like ACIC, ANGRAU, and other regional centers. These strategic partnerships aim to support joint startup onboarding, funding, talent development, and broaden outreach to aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.

Human Resource Development

As part of its HRD roadmap, IITTNiF plans to launch STAR-PNT 3.0 across spoke institutes with PNT Labs nationwide. The initiative will engage students in technical challenges across Remote Sensing (map character extraction), Computer Vision (smart parking detection), and GNSS (LoS/NLoS signal classification). Top performers will be selected for hands-on experience, contributing to the growing PNT ecosystem.

Skill Development Programs

As part of its future roadmap under the Skill Development Program (SDP), IITTNIF is planning to host a webinar to launch STAR-PNT 3.0 at the established PNT Labs across its spoke institutes. In addition, IITTNIF is also preparing to launch a Computer Vision Hackathon as part of its ongoing project VISIONPARK, aimed at encouraging innovation and practical problem-solving among students and researchers in the field of intelligent parking systems.

We're Hiring!
IITTNiF invites applications for the following positions:

1. Assistant Technical Lead  GNSS
   Support advanced GNSS R&D initiatives. Candidates must have an ME/MTech/MS in ECE or related fields with expertise in GNSS hardware and data post-processing. Apply by sending your CV to [email protected] by 15th June 2025.
2. Senior Coordinator  Operation Dronagiri (Vizianagaram)
   Lead geospatial tech implementation in sectors like agriculture and infrastructure. Applicants with a background in Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics (B.E./B.Tech + MBA or M.E./M.Tech) and field experience are preferred. Telugu proficiency is desirable. Apply at [email protected] with the subject: Application  Senior Coordinator OD Vizianagaram.

Announcements!

A new Geospatial Modelling Lab is being established at IITTNiF, under the leadership of Dr. Khalidas, an expert in Machine Learning algorithms and their applications. The lab will focus on advancing spatial analysis, remote sensing, and developing real-world geospatial solutions to address critical challenges in various sectors.

Dr. K Venkata Subbareddy

Technology Manager - Computer Vision

At IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF), we are proud to contribute to a national movement that is redefining the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) landscape. As part of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), our focus is on driving technological advancements that support the vision of Viksit Bharat through innovation, research, and collaboration.

Our work is anchored in four strategic pillars:

Translational R&D: We are fostering mission-oriented research by engaging top researchers and institutions to build solutions in GNSS, remote sensing, AI-based navigation, and more.

Startup and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: IITTNiF supports deep-tech startups with funding, mentoring, and real-world PoC execution to scale impactful technologies in the PNT domain.

Skilled Manpower Development: Through programs like STAR-PNT, we are nurturing student talent and early-career professionals, offering them exposure to practical challenges and innovation-driven learning.

Extensive Collaboration: We actively partner with academia, government, and industry for co-development, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer.

With support from DST-NMICPS and IIT Tirupati, we are building a future-ready innovation ecosystem. As Technology Manager, I look forward to continuing this journey and delivering real-world solutions that shape the future of PNT technologies in India.