April & May at a Glance Breakthroughs, Wins & Newsletter Kickoff

Hello Readers,

We’re excited to announce the launch of our newsletter series, set to be published every two months starting today. Each edition will bring you key updates from our journey, highlighting breakthroughs, milestones and the challenges we’ve overcome as a startup working to make hearing care and rehabilitation more accessible in India. Through our innovations, Able Glasses, India’s first non-surgical bone conduction smart aid glasses and the Able Assistant app.

We’re proud to share that Ksham Innovation emerged as a Winner at the Future Tech Summit 2025, held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This milestone was made possible through our participation in the Bharat Tech Accelerator Program – Deep Tech & AI Cohort, supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India under the NIDHI Accelerator initiative. We were gratefully shortlisted from over 330 startups and this recognition highlights our mission to make hearing care more accessible in India. As a recent graduate of the EIR Fellowship by JSS STEP Noida, Pratik Raghuwanshi was invited to join the program. During the intensive bootcamp, we connected with industry experts from Google, GMR, FundEnable, Sanchi Connect and more. We received insightful feedback and discussed opportunities for pilot collaborations.

Bharat Tech Accelerator cohort, included focused mentorship and pitch training sessions, we delivered a 5-minute investment pitch in front of a panel of investors, policymakers and ecosystem leaders. The bootcamp provided a valuable platform to showcase Able Glasses and the Able Assistant App, engage with potential collaborators, and gain strategic feedback.

We are delighted to share that our startup, Ksham Innovation Private Limited, was awarded Best Social Impact at the AssisTech Innovations Summit 2025 (AIS-2025), held in Delhi under the theme “Creating Solutions for All.” This recognition reinforces our mission to make hearing care accessible, affordable and stigma-free for millions across India. At the summit, our co-founders Pratik Raghuwanshi and Akhilesh Raibhog had the opportunity to present Able Glasses, India's first non-surgical bone conduction smart aid glasses and the Able Assistant App, Your Personal Hearing Assistant for all your hearing care related needs.

On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, 2025, we’re honoured to be featured by the NCPEDP - Mphasis Assistive Technology Hub as one of the seven seed fund grantees working to make technology more inclusive for persons with hearing disabilities, while also promoting early intervention and the prevention of hearing loss. As one of the selected startups, Ksham Innovation stands alongside other inspiring ventures creating solutions for real-world challenges in education, communication, mobility and independent living. This recognition strengthens our commitment to designing hearing care solutions that are inclusive by both intent and design for all.

We’re proud to share that Ksham Innovation has been selected among the Top 20 startups at the Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2025, focused on building impactful solutions for accessibility for people with disabilities. The challenge is organized by UNDP India in collaboration with AssisTech Foundation (ATF) and Atal Innovation Mission. Also, we’ll be participating in the upcoming boot camp and pitching round. We’re grateful for this opportunity to receive mentorship support and the platform to demonstrate our solutions.

Thank you for reading. We deeply appreciate your continued support as we work toward a future where each and every voice is heard. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue building innovative solutions like Able Glasses and the Able Assistant app to make hearing care accessible, affordable for all.