Students of the University of Industrial Technologies and Design, graduates of the university acceleration program became the winners of the Student Startup grant competition from the Foundation for the Promotion of Innovation within the framework of the federal project "University Technology Entrepreneurship Platform".
Eleven projects submitted to the competition by startups from Ƶ received one million rubles each for launch and development. Among them are an industrial vacuum cleaner to reduce downtime of metalworking machines, a capsule for shoe selection, online platforms for collectors and other projects.
Two and a half thousand of the best projects were selected from more than eleven and a half thousand applications. The process of concluding grant agreements with the winners of the competition will begin this month.
Vladislav Pavlyutin, a student at the Institute of Information Technology and Automation at St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, won a grant for the production of ultra-resistant diffusers for retail and interior design using porous material as a fragrance carrier, which significantly extends the life of the composition compared to traditional liquid analogues. Holders for diffusers are made on a 3D printer and adapted to the interior style of a particular outlet. The product creates additional value for shops, showrooms, hotels and salons that require long-lasting and aesthetic aromatization without the extra cost of replacing consumables and visually inappropriate glass jars. The startup reduces the frequency of replacing diffusers, increases the recognition of the space and creates a unique sensory experience for the client.
Sofia Knyazeva, a student at the Institute of Spatial Environment Design at St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, received a grant to create an industrial pneumatic vacuum cleaner that optimizes the maintenance time of metalworking machines. The vacuum cleaner simplifies the process of cleaning the work area from metal shavings.
"In the manufacturing industry, it was found out that in one hundred percent of the time, chip cleaning is carried out mechanically by sweeping debris into a shovel, depending on the size of the machine, it takes from 15 to 30 minutes. The use of an air vacuum cleaner using compressed air from the machine itself reduces the cleaning time to 5-10 minutes, reducing equipment downtime by up to 50 percent," says the startup's author.
Ilya Sinitsin, a student at the Institute of Economics and Social Technologies at St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, won a grant for a startup called Student Speaks, a digital service for educational institutions that helps public and private schools, universities, colleges, online schools and EdTech companies make effective decisions to improve educational programs based on student feedback analysis. The service allows you to collect, structure and analyze student feedback using AI and qualimetry, identifying key growth points, real expectations and problems of students.
Maria Vavilova, a student at the Institute of Spatial Environment Design at St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, won a grant in the amount of one million rubles to create an interactive capsule for selecting shoes using artificial intelligence for people with individual needs, including people with orthopedic problems, the Ministry of Health, and participants in their own.
Fedor Eremin, a student at the Institute of Economics and Social Technologies of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, won a grant to launch a startup called "Intishine", which aims to create soundproof capsules for quiet and comfortable work or rest exclusively for one person. The capsules are equipped with ventilation, adjustable lighting, USB ports, sockets and a place for gadgets. Booking will be possible via the web or mobile application. It is planned to install such capsules in coworking spaces, universities, and offices.
Andrey Antufiev, a student of the Higher School of Technology and Energy of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, will receive a grant to launch an autonomous modular MSW processing complex with the production of environmentally friendly thermal insulation material — foam glass. The material is made of cullet after undergoing mechanical and thermal treatment. Electricity for the plant's operation will be generated at a mini-electric power plant included in the complex, which will use the organic part of MSW as fuel. At maximum capacity, the complex is capable of processing 250,000 tons of MSW per year.
Daniil Polman, a student at the Institute of Economics and Social Technologies, won the competition with the SportConnect sports club automation service. The startup includes a website and a mobile application where students, teachers, and university sports clubs can schedule classes, receive notifications about training sessions and competitions, and exchange messages and sports results. In addition, the platform provides access to course materials, sports events, their results, and allows you to track the progress of each student.
Alina Bulgakova, a student at the Institute of Design and Arts of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, launches a startup called Design Start: an Innovative Studio for Students. The project is aimed at developing coworking spaces for beginners and young designers in St. Petersburg. Coworking space will provide young professionals with the opportunity to create design products and sell them on online platforms, it will be equipped with professional equipment with which designers will be able to experiment with materials, techniques and styles.
Taisiya Cherezova, a student at the Institute of Information Technology and Automation of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, launches a web application for the social and cultural adaptation of international students. The service includes a schedule of events, an interest club, and live communication areas.
Ilya Rassvetalov, a student at the St. Petersburg State University of Technology and Energy, won a startup competition and won a grant of one million rubles to launch an online platform for collectors.
Artyom Mukkel, a student at the Institute of Information Technology and Automation of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design, creates a robot guide with the function of conducting a dialogue and answering questions as part of a grant he won. The robot recognizes speech, generates and voices responses, which makes it possible to conduct a dialogue. At the same time, it has the function of downloading a database of exhibits, so he will be able to move between them, communicating with the audience.