Turning optical fibers into real-time sensors for critical infrastructure
Folium Sensing is a deep-tech startup that transforms ordinary optical fiber cables into intelligent, distributed sensors for real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure. Utilizing advanced Distributed Acoustic, Temperature, and Strain Sensing (DAS, DTS, DSS), their platform enables continuous monitoring of tunnels, pipelines, railways, power plants, HVAC systems, and defense assets over tens of kilometers using a single device. By leveraging existing fiber infrastructure, Folium delivers scalable, cost-effective, and highly reliable infrastructure monitoring for industrial, urban, and national security applications.
Recipient of a ₹30 lakhs grant from IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies for product development and deployments.
10 patents filed and granted in India and the USA across fiber Bragg gratings, Brillouin scattering, distributed acoustic, and dynamic strain sensing.
Winner of Google Futurex 2025, Best IITM Startup at Sangam 2025, and multiple national recognitions from the honorable Education Minister, NSA, Army Chief, and Ex-ISRO Chairman.
A 4-member founding team brings over 100 person-years of expertise, combining strong academic pedigree from IIT Madras with real-world deployment experience across defence, energy, and industrial sectors.
Co-Founder & Director
Co-Founder & Director
Co-Founder & Director
Co-Founder & Director