IIT-Kanpur grad makes bold $7M bet: Invests in agri-tech startup using 95% less water to grow vegetables
Published on: Feb. 26, 2026, 2:09 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Facing India's agricultural crisis of soil degradation and water scarcity, IIT-Kanpur graduate Harsh Pokharna has invested in Eeki, an agritech startup. Eeki's innovative aeroponic system, using mist instead of soil, drastically cuts water usage and enables farming in arid regions. This venture, validated by $7 million funding, aims to secure India's food future through sustainable innovation.
