Mr. Vikram Kumar Singh

Startup Name : IoT and Solar-Powered Mushroom Cultivation Kit

About Mr. Vikram Kumar Singh

StartUp Name : IoT and Solar-Powered Mushroom Cultivation Kit

Year : 2024-25

Programme Associated with : Agripreneurship Orientation Program-VIII (SABUMANG)

Mushroom farming is highly sensitive to environmental conditions. Farmers struggle with inconsistent yields, high energy costs, and manual monitoring challenges. “IoT and Solar-Powered Mushroom Cultivation Kit” automates the process, reduces energy dependency, and improves productivity, making mushroom farming easier and more profitable. The IoT-based Mushroom Farming Kit with Solar Integration is an automated system that monitors and controls environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and light to optimize mushroom growth. The system is powered by solar energy, ensuring sustainability

Founder:
The company is founded by Vikram Kumar Singh, a passionate innovator with over 6 years of experience in technology, social entrepreneurship, and agricultural innovation. Vikram holds an M.Tech in Mechatronics with a specialization in Electric Vehicles and has worked on IoT-based agriculture and sustainability projects. His mission is to use technology to make farming more efficient, climate-resilient, and profitable, especially for small and marginal farmers.

Vision:
To empower farmers with smart, affordable, and sustainable agri-tech solutions, making precision farming accessible to every village in India.

Mission:

To design and deploy IoT-enabled, solar-powered systems that automate key farming operations
To reduce manual labor, power dependency, and crop losses in mushroom cultivation
To create a scalable ecosystem where technology meets traditional farming, with a strong focus on social and environmental impact

Team & Employees:
Currently, the core team includes 2 co-founders:

Vikram Kumar Singh – Strategy & Innovation
Pallavi Kumari– Operations & Field Engagement

Farmers Associated (Direct/Indirect):

10 mushroom farmers engaged in the pilot phase
2 farmers have already shown interest in purchasing the system
Plans to expand to 50+ farmers in the first year via partnerships with local FPOs and agri-incubators

Areas of Operation:
Currently headquartered in Bhagalpur, Bihar, the startup operates in surrounding districts and aims to expand across Eastern India, where mushroom cultivation is growing but lacks tech intervention.

Product/Service Portfolio:

IoT & Solar-Powered Mushroom Cultivation Kit – Monitors and controls humidity, temperature, and air quality using sensors and automation
Web/App Dashboard – Real-time monitoring and alerts for farmers
Installation & Training Service – Hands-on setup and farmer training
Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) – Optional service for continued support

This integrated solution not only improves crop yield and quality but also reduces cost, dependency, and manual errors, making it a game-changer for smallholder mushroom growers.