Bhubaneswar, Oct 14: Three innovative 5G-enabled startup products sdeveloped at the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here turned heads at the four-day India Mobile Congress 2025 (IMC 2025) which concluded at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi on October 11.
The three models--- SIASense, CyberNas and BhoomiCare --- showcased at the SOA stall, drew wide attention from visitors including representatives from industry, government, academia, startups and research institutions who lauded the innovations for their practical relevance and social impact.
SIASense, developed by Prof. Renu Sharma from the Department of Electrical Engineering, addresses the growing human-wildlife conflict using AI and IoT technologies. The device creates a two-layered security system to prevent wildlife incursions helping protect human lives and crops. It emits deterrent sound frequencies to keep elephants, wild boars and other animals away from human settlements and farmlands.
CyberNas and BhoomiCare, developed by Dr. Bharat Ranjan Jyoti Sahu from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, also captured significant attention. CyberNas offers an advanced cybersecurity solution that enables secure data handling and digital evidence management to assist investigators. BhoomiCare, on the other hand, provides a digital one-stop platform for farmers to assess soil fertility and make informed decisions for sustainable agriculture.
All three innovations were developed within the 5G Use Case Lab at AIC-SOA, underscoring the university’s growing role in fostering applied research and deep-tech entrepreneurship.
The SOA stall at IMC 2025 was inaugurated by Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Odisha’s Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs and Electronics and IT, who praised the university’s focus on translating research into real-world solutions.
The exhibits also attracted several eminent visitors including Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, Manas Ranjan Panda, Special Secretary, Electronics and IT, Government of Odisha, Prof. Ashutosh Dutta, 5G Chief Strategist at Johns Hopkins University, USA, Dr. J.B.V. Reddy, Mission Director, National Quantum Mission, DST, Dr. Rakesh Sharma, CEO, Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCoE) and Mr. Subrat Nath, MD, Talgo. The visitors interacted with Prof. Manas Kumar Mallick, Director, SOA.
Prof. Mallick highlighted that SOA had been a consistent participant at IMC for the past three years using the platform to promote grassroot innovation and strengthen its research ecosystem. He further revealed that TCoE India had invited SOA to establish a Centre of Excellence in Quantum Computing, recognizing its growing capabilities in frontier technologies.
The SOA delegation included Pritam Nayak, Rajeev Kumar, Kajal Kiran Panda, Manish Kumar Tiruwar, Chetana Priyadarshini Das, Soumya Dandapat and Raj Shahasranshu Biswal, who actively engaged with innovators and investors during the four-day event.
Through its sustained participation at IMC, SOA continued to position Odisha on the national map of innovation, bridging technology, research and entrepreneurship for societal benefit.
