Canebot

Autonomous robotics platform revolutionizing fresh juice industry and empowering farmers

About

Canebot is a deep-tech agri-food-robotics venture developing autonomous, IoT-driven, and AI-enabled systems for fresh food and beverage processing. Its first application is the world's first robotic vending system for fresh sugarcane juice, which demonstrates a scalable platform that converts raw agricultural produce into hygienic, ready-to-consume products at the point of sale. Built on patented mechanical, electronic, and software innovations, Canebot strengthens farmer market linkages, reduces post-harvest inefficiencies, and enhances consumer food safety. With validated deployments, OEM-ready manufacturing capability, and Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL-8) maturity, Canebot aims to build India's globally competitive agri-food robotics ecosystem, aligning with national missions on Atmanirbhar Bharat and food sustainability.

TRACTION & ACHIEVEMENTS

Funding / Grants

Grants: INR 0.70 Cr – BIRAC BIG, Nidhi Prayas & Private Institutional Grant. Equity funding: INR 2.68 Cr – Ajinkya Rahane (Indian cricketer), Indraneel Chitale (owner of Chitale Bandhu), SINE IIT Bombay, iHub-Awadh, IIT Ropar, Entrepreneurship Development Center.

Patents & IP

Our innovation is protected through seven patents (filed) and two patents (granted) in mechanical design, automation processes, and IoT integration. These are the core pillars that make Canebot a first-of-its-kind sugarcane juice vending platform. We also have 14 trademarks filed and seven granted.

Awards & Achievements

Canebot has achieved significant recognition, including: winning the National Startup Award 2023; securing the Startupreneur Award (CII); appearing on Shark Tank India; showcasing Canebot at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru; and winning multiple pitching competitions such as the Bhashini Startup Velocity 1.0 Challenge, Best Pitch Award at Upstart '23 (IIT Kanpur), Emerging Startup of the Year Award at Bharat Pitchathon '23, Samridhi 1.0 Pitching Competition, and the Pitch of the Day Award at Atman 2023.

Team

Kirty and Milind have over a decade of combined expertise in CAD, PLM, software programming, strategy, and management, alongside 13 years of entrepreneurial experience in the sugarcane juice sector, providing a first-mover advantage and strong entry barrier.

TEAM MEMBERS

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Kirty Datar

CoFounder & CEO

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Milind Datar

CoFounder & MD

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