Hunny Bhagchandani
Founder
Torchit
India
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Hunny Bhagchandani is the founder and director of Torchit Electronics, a pioneering social-tech startup committed to empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs) through innovative and affordable assistive technology. As a first-generation entrepreneur, Hunny has dedicated his career to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all, touching over 500,000 lives in 40+ countries through products like the Saarthi Smart Cane and Jyoti AI Smart Glasses.
Awards and Recognition: Hunny’s work has garnered national and international acclaim:
• MIT Media Lab Fellowship (US)
• Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship (UK)
• National Award for Innovation from the President of India for making affordable assistive solutions.
• Featured on Shark Tank India Season 1.
• Represented India at global forums, including the United Nations, advocating for disability inclusion and equality.
Vision and Impact: Torchit’s mission is to impact 10 million families by 2030, focusing on transforming lives through accessible education, mobility, and independence for PwDs. Hunny has been a relentless advocate for the Purple Economy, emphasizing the economic contribution of persons with disabilities to India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy.
Innovative Contributions: Under Hunny’s leadership, Torchit has launched several groundbreaking products:
• Saarthi Smart Cane: Providing independence through 99.7% obstacle detection accuracy.
• Jyoti AI Smart Glasses and Reader: Leveraging AI to enable visually impaired individuals to access content in over 100 languages, bridging gaps in education and employability.
Commitment to Community: Hunny’s approach is deeply rooted in humility and empathy, involving persons with disabilities in the design, testing, and deployment of assistive solutions. His focus remains on not just technological innovation but also building communities and ecosystems for lasting change.
Contact Information
• Phone: +91 73836 35420
• Email: hunny@mytorchit.com
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Wednesday, 21 February 2024
14:00 - 16:30
Let’s talk: Innovation! In cooperation with the Vienna Business Agency and co-financed by the European Union
- Assistive technologies
- ICT innovations
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Selected international startups take part in the Discover Vienna: Zero Barriers 2024 program – a unique opportunity to explore Vienna’s impact-driven ecosystem. In this interactive Session, you will engage in inspiring discussions with participants.