Intech Harness Pvt Ltd: Smart irrigation
Year: 2018
Founders: Tarang Patel (Co-Founder & CEO), Priya Patel (Co-Founder & Director)
Funding: Seed funding of $30,000
Introduction
Intech Harness Pvt Ltd is a next-generation agritech firm with a mission to revolutionize Indian farmers’ irrigation. Intech Harness was begun on the philosophy of easing farm management, and it took the spotlight with its patented, AI-driven, IoT-driven irrigation controller that irrigates independently. With an Indian origin, the company intends to address critical problems of water and electricity availability in agriculture and make irrigation more data-driven and intelligent to increase productivity and promote sustainability.
Tackling Agricultural Challenges
Indian smallholder farmers frequently experience intermittent power and inconsistent water supply, making conventional irrigation laborious and less efficient. The situation results in over- or under-irrigation, consuming valuable resources and lowering production levels. Intech Harness bypasses this with intelligent irrigation automation that maximizes the use of water, decreases labor, and enables farmers to control irrigation system remotely—even without power or fluctuating water flow.
Key Offerings
- AI-Based Pump Controller: Intech’s product is a patented intelligent irrigation controller that incorporates artificial intelligence and IoT to control irrigation schedules automatically. The system adapts to the availability of water and power supply for incessant irrigation.
- Exact Scheduling: Farmers can program desired irrigation hours, and the system sensibly carries out these schedules with minimal human intervention.
- Water & Energy Conservation: Real-time monitoring and pump control save water, too, along with electricity, so efficiency and sustainability in farming are maximized.
- Scalable for All Farm Sizes: From a smallholder farm to an enterprise farm, the device is adaptable, scalable, and versatile for application in various agricultural uses.
- Promoting Digital Farming: The solution helps transition farmers into a data-centric approach, promoting the benefits of digital agriculture and climate-smart practices.
Real Impact
Intech Harness has already begun transforming irrigation efficiency for hundreds of farmers across water-stressed and power-deficient regions. By automating irrigation, farmers no longer need to wait for midnight power supply or manually monitor pump systems. The result: enhanced productivity, reduced water wastage by up to 40%, and up to 20% improvements in crop yield. The device also helps reduce physical labor, allowing farmers to focus more on crop care and planning.
Success Story
In Maharashtra, a smallholder cotton farmer who previously depended on nighttime electricity and manual irrigation shifted to Intech’s AI-driven controller. Within one cropping season, he reported a 30% reduction in water use, better crop health, and reduced stress from managing irrigation manually. This simple device gave him back control over his time and made irrigation predictable and precise.
Lessons for Agri-Startups
- Solve Practical, Everyday Problems: Intech Harness succeeds because it focuses on real issues—erratic water and power supply—and offers a reliable fix.
- Leverage Tech with Simplicity: The product is highly technical but designed for ease-of-use in rural areas—proving that innovation must be accessible.
- Marry Automation with Sustainability: The company proves that farm automation can be both eco-friendly and profitable for farmers.
- Scalability Matters: Startups should build modular solutions that can scale from individual farmers to large FPOs or government use.
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