Artificial Intelligence is now woven into everyday life. A deeper worry is whether it will erode fundamental human skills. In the tech world, established companies are scrambling to adapt, while many startups are questioning if they even have a place in this new landscape.

A native of Thiruvananthapuram, Geethu launched Pace HiTech in 2015, while still in her second year of Electronics and Communication engineering. She was only 19. Today, her company operates in five countries.    

Zenturiotech has introduced Maveli.ai, an AI chatbot that lets you talk to Mahabali anytime, anywhere. Users can chat in Malayalam, English, or 'Manglish' — and Maveli always replies in Malayalam. Along with conversations, the chatbot also shares Onam facts and mental health tips 

During the pandemic, Jolly left his corporate career. Around that time, he saw a friend struggling to care for his mother-in-law with dementia. That experience became the spark. It pushed him to build something meaningful—for patients, and for families facing the same challenge.

Ft. | Devan Chandrasekharan | The spark came after the 2018 floods, when Devan saw how his mother, a Pokkali rice farmer, and others in the region struggled with declining soil health. He wondered whether farming could move away from traditional, soil-based practices to a more data-driven approach. Drones, he realised, could be the key — capturing crop data, analysing it, and enabling precise application of fertilizers and pesticides instead of the blanket methods farmers had relied on for decades.

Its journey began with Askerbot, a voice and SMS-powered campaign assistant launched in 2018, which improved customer response rates by contacting users at the right time and offering interactive SMS options. By 2020, it evolved into RYNG, an upgraded version designed to address sales, onboarding, and customer support more effectively.

If you're a fitness enthusiast or someone deeply committed to staying healthy, a Kerala startup is here to support your journey. Three enterprising Keralites—who left behind their high-paying IT and corporate jobs—came together with a mission- to contribute to society through a unique idea.

Rescue operations in areas affected by landslides, mudslips, or floods are often perilous and difficult to execute. To address this, Kerala-based startup Augsenselab has developed drone-mounted sensor technology aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of search missions in such challenging terrains.

Support was hard to come by. She spent over five years convincing them that she was on the right path. Here is the story of Yamuna Kalyani, CEO of UniteAR Innovation — a no-code augmented reality platform launched in 2023. It allows users to create AR experiences without any technical background.

Vivifica was founded by four engineers. All of them were offered opportunities abroad after their master’s degrees, but chose instead to stay back and build something impactful from home.

It offers home-cooked meals tailored to each dog’s nutritional needs. The idea was born out of personal experience when the duo noticed their own pets frequently falling ill—mainly due to allergies linked to dry, packaged food.

Even something as small as a pen can harm the environment if it’s made of non-recyclable plastic. Tackling this everyday issue, Amala Jose, a college student from Idukki, Kerala, has developed 'PenCanvas'—a biodegradable pen that is now gaining recognition for its sustainable innovation.

The seepage of hospital wastewater into natural water sources has become a serious concern, affecting both public health and the environment. To tackle this, Aluva-based startup Vividew Innovations is developing a solution that targets the problem at its source.

Modelled on successful research hubs such as those at IIT Madras and leading Western universities, TrEST aims to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and startups, with a clear focus on emerging and deep technologies.

When Kasaragod native Sreerag AR started a Facebook page in 2018 with the vision of creating an online marketplace for artists, his hopes were slim, and so were his savings. Today, his venture, Fabus Frames, connects customers across 35 countries with artists and has grown into a thriving startup from a small office in Kanhangad, a village in northern Kerala.

Every student is different. But what happens when they all sit in the same classroom, with the same teacher and the same syllabus? That question led a young lawyer from a small village in Kerala to launch an edtech startup.

Ever thought of munching on that green spread in the water? Yes I am talking about algae. A Kerala based start-up thought exactly of gobbling up algae. Of course not as such, but then how do you make it edible?

‘Expedour,’ Kerala’s first organised two-wheeler tour company, was founded with the tagline: "Expedition, Experience, Tours, and More." Driven by their shared passion for adventure and their homeland, cousins Anand and Joseph are redefining motorcycle tours in Kerala.

Got a great business idea but unsure what’s next? Need support or investment? If you're from Kerala, Kerala Startup Mission KSUM is here to help. But what's the process, let's find out with Kerala Startup Mission CEO Anoop Ambika.

Discover stories, strategies, and struggles behind Kerala's thriving startup ecosystem and beyond.

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guest: G Chandrashekhar, CEO of AAKRI

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guest: Anoop Balakrishnan, CEO of Agrima Infotech.

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guests: Manu Chandran, Vipin Kumar, Anil Jose and R Ashok, co-founders of Chakkakkoottam International Private Ltd.

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guest: Shihab Muhammed, CEO of SurveySparrow.

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guest: Sandith Thandasherry, CEO, NavAlt Solar and Electric Boats.

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guests: Noureen Aysha and Naseef Nazar, co-founders of FemiSafe.

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guest: Senu Sam, CEO of Mykare Health

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guest: Charles Vijay Varghese, founder and CEO of Nava Design & Innovation Pvt Ltd.

Welcome to Season 2 of Onmanorama's Startup Launcher Podcast. This season, we bring you the success stories of some incredible Kerala startups. Episode guest: Don Paul, CEO of Desintox Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast, a show for passionate individuals looking to turn their ideas into successful businesses. In this episode Producer Ragesh chats with the Operations Manager and co-founder of NyQuest Innovation Labs, Harsh Mohan.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast, a show for passionate individuals looking to turn their ideas into successful businesses. In this episode Producer Ragesh chats with the co-founder, CEO & Chief Product Architect of Genrobotic Innovations and Genrobotics Medical and Mobility, Vimal Govind MK.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast, a show for passionate individuals looking to turn their ideas into successful businesses. In this episode Producer Ragesh chats with the co-founders of cybersecurity startup Prophaze Technologies

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, CA Abhijith Preman will explain IPO requirements in India.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, Abhijith Preman talks about the importance of due diligence for a startup in India.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, Abhijith Preman talks about startup valuation and why an entrepreneur needs to figure out this value. 

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher. In this episode, CA Abhijith Preman is back to talk about different ways to raise funds for your startup in India. 

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, we sat down with Jithu Sukumaran Nair, who is the CEO of the E-mobility startup VAAN Moto. 

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, we sat down with Sreejith Sreekumar, who is the Founder & CEO of Indian apparel startup company Giacca and Abito Sartoriale Fashion.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, we sat down with Mr Binu Jacob, who is the MD & CEO of Global Product Engineering Services company Experion Technologies. 

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, we talk to Jofin Joseph, who is the co-founder of the parenting platform Totto Learning and the technology-enabled human-verified data research platform Profoundis Labs

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher. In this episode, CA Abhijith Preman talks about mandatory annual ROC Compliances for Startups in India. 

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, CA Abhijith Preman talks about an issue that's crucial, but something that most startups ignore: Bookkeeping and the importance of maintaining books of accounts.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher. In this episode CA Abhijith Preman talks about Professional Tax and Labour Laws (EPF and ESIC) for Indian startups.

In this episode of the Startup Launcher podcast, CA Abhijith Preman will talk about GST Registration- who should take one, when are you compulsorily required to take one, the benefits of registering and give you a general idea of how to register.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, CA Abhijith Preman will explain the process of getting a Micro Small Medium Enterprise or MSME registration

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast. In this episode, CA Abhijith Preman will explain the process of registering your business as a startup in India.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast, a show for passionate individuals looking to turn their ideas into successful businesses. In this episode CA Abhijith Preman talks about incorporating a startup, different types of business constitutions and the cost of incorporation.

Welcome to Onmanorama's Startup Launcher podcast, a show for passionate individuals looking to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Hosted by CA Abhijith Preman and Athira Madhav, this podcast will cover everything you need to know about launching your startup in India.