Saffau is a technology-driven agri-startup revolutionizing saffron cultivation in India. By utilizing controlled-environment grow kits and automation-enabled monitoring, Saffau empowers farmers, FPOs, and rural communities to produce premium, traceable saffron year-round. Its mission is to make high-quality saffron accessible, profitable, and globally competitive, helping India lead in sustainable, high-value spice production.
Grant support of 4 lakhs from IIM Calcutta Innovation Park; research and development support of 10 lakhs from IIT Ropar TIF Awadh.
Filed 1 patent (AI and Agritech)
1st position in Agri Innovation Challenge BFSOE (cash prize 25,000). 2nd position in Samridhi 3.0 at IIT Ropar iHub - Awadh (cash prize INR 15,000). 3rd position in CU Project Expo. 3rd position in Ecopravah Young Climatizer Pitchathon 2025 (cash prize INR 10,000).
Saffau is led by a multidisciplinary team with strong experience across biotechnology, medical research, and agri-innovation, combining deep scientific knowledge, product development experience, and field-level deployment capabilities.
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