Multi-Sector Mavericks: 5 Startups from Conquest, BITS Pilani's 20th Cohort Driving Change Across Industries

In the dynamic landscape of generative AI, legal tech, defense, and sustainability, startups are at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions that address critical challenges across various sectors. Conquest, BITS Pilani’s flagship startup accelerator, showcases a cohort of groundbreaking ventures reshaping how we live and work. Here’s a closer look at some of the standout startups from this year's cohort, each making significant strides in their respective fields.

CommandHQ: Enhancing Military Efficiency with AI

CommandHQ, a veteran-led company, is revolutionizing defense technology by leveraging artificial intelligence to support the Indian Armed Forces. Their flagship product, VetNet.Social, assists veterans in transitioning to civilian life by providing communication, mentorship, and resource access to help them join the corporate world. Additionally, their AI-driven Threat Analytics platform enhances decision-making and threat prediction capabilities in terror-prone areas.

Subtl.ai: Securing Enterprise Data with AI

Subtl.ai offers a private and custom alternative to perplexity.ai, built to enable smart responses and workflow actions based on large volumes of documents. Live for SBI, they are now focused on partnerships in India and the US to scale, with a recent pivot to run a US-first go-to-market strategy, with the founder relocating.

RTIwala: Democratizing Access to Government Information

RTIwala is a VC-backed legal tech startup based out of a small town, Seoni Malwa. They empower individuals and businesses by providing easy and assured access to government information through the Right to Information (RTI) Act. With a success rate of 93%, RTIwala offers solutions such as drafting and filing RTI custom applications and appeals. Their AI-based drafting engine generates expert-level documents quickly and affordably, making government data more accessible and transparent.

Breathe ESG: Simplifying Sustainability Management

Breathe ESG is redefining how enterprises manage sustainability with its advanced SaaS platform, designed to automate ESG and Net Zero for both large and medium enterprises around the world. Breathe ESG stands out in the market with its intuitive user interface and comprehensive suite of tools that streamline every aspect of ESG management—from data collection and emissions calculations (including scope 3) to in-depth materiality assessments and supplier evaluations. Breathe ESG delivers scalable, innovative technology tailored to the unique needs of customers, driving forward the future of corporate sustainability.

KonnectNXT: Streamlining Recruitment with AI

KonnectNXT is transforming the recruitment process with its AI-powered profile builder. This innovative platform creates comprehensive profile pages with verifiable credentials for job seekers in less than 30 seconds without manual data entry. Catering to sectors such as EdTech and HRTech, KonnectNXT aims to replace traditional resumes with dynamic profiles, simplifying the hiring process for companies and improving job placement for candidates. They plan to go sector agnostic soon, aiming to cater to matrimonial platforms, fintech, property management, and even fintech.

Startups in the AI and legal tech sectors are driving significant change, improving efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in various industries. Through innovative solutions, these ventures are not only enhancing business operations but also positively impacting lives and contributing to a more connected and informed world.

These five startups are just a glimpse of the 27 groundbreaking ventures that secured a spot in Conquest’s 2024 cohort. With Conquest’s offline week approaching, running from June 5th to 11th in Bangalore, the renowned “Demo Day” is set to happen on August 11th. The cohort of Conquest will engage in competitive pitching in front of a board of jury.