What is the name of your organization?
HydroNex
What is the name of your solution?
HydroNex
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
HydroNex Pro is an AI-driven smart farming system that uses nanotech and automation to grow fish and plants sustainably with minimal effort.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
India
What type of organization is your solution team?
Not registered as any organization
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What specific problem are you solving?
Water scarcity and inefficient farming threaten global food security. India uses 89 percent of its freshwater for agriculture (FAO 2023), yet 50 percent of irrigation water is wasted due to outdated techniques (NITI Aayog). Small farmers, who make up 82 percent of India's agricultural workforce, struggle with high costs, water shortages, and soil degradation.
Hydroponics is expensive, costing between 15,000 and 40,000 INR, and relies on chemical fertilizers and intensive manual monitoring, making it inaccessible to small farmers. Conventional aquaponics systems also face high maintenance, frequent clogging, and unstable water quality, limiting their adoption.
With 820 million people worldwide suffering from food insecurity, India must increase food production by 70 percent by 2050 while dealing with 30 percent of groundwater contamination due to excessive fertilizer use (FAO 2023).
HydroNex Pro is solving this crisis with a low-cost, AI-driven aquaponics system that saves 70 percent water, eliminates chemical fertilizers, and automates maintenance. Our field data confirms stable operation for six weeks with no intervention and 25 percent faster plant growth. We have secured an initial seed fund of 12 lakh INR (approximately 14,400 USD) through the School Innovation Marathon. CSIR-CCMB and CBIT are collaborating with us to turn this into a working model after being selected by the government.
What is your solution?
HydroNex Pro is an AI-powered, self-cleaning aquaponics system that grows fish and plants together using 70 percent less water than traditional farming. It automates water quality management, prevents clogging, and eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers.
The system works by using fish waste as a natural fertilizer for plants. Water from the fish tank flows into a biofilter containing graphene-coated bioballs and titanium dioxide nanoparticles, which break down ammonia and remove harmful pathogens. The purified water then returns to the fish tank, creating a closed-loop ecosystem.
HydroNex Pro uses ESP32 microcontrollers and smart sensors to monitor pH, ammonia, and oxygen levels in real time. The AI system automates feeding, water flow, and filtration, reducing manual work by 85 percent. This ensures stable water conditions for six weeks without intervention, as proven in field tests.
With an initial seed fund of 12 lakh INR (14,400 USD) from the School Innovation Marathon, we are working with CSIR-CCMB and CBIT to develop a full-scale model. HydroNex Pro is a low-cost, scalable, and sustainable solution for farmers, urban growers, and food-insecure communities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmX0pTGyQb4
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
HydroNex Pro serves small farmers, urban growers, schools, and food-insecure communities struggling with high farming costs, water shortages, and inefficient agricultural methods. In India, 82 percent of farmers own less than two hectares of land and face challenges such as rising input costs, soil degradation, and unreliable water sources. Traditional farming wastes up to 50 percent of irrigation water, while hydroponic systems remain expensive and require constant monitoring.
By providing an affordable, AI-powered aquaponics system that saves 70 percent water, eliminates chemical fertilizers, and reduces manual labor by 85 percent, HydroNex Pro makes sustainable farming accessible. Small farmers can increase crop yields while lowering costs, urban households can grow fresh produce in limited spaces, and schools can use it for hands-on agricultural education.
For food-insecure communities, HydroNex Pro enables local food production, reducing dependence on costly supply chains. Field tests show 25 percent faster plant growth and six weeks of stable water conditions with no intervention. This solution empowers underserved populations by ensuring food security, improving economic stability, and promoting sustainable agriculture.
