Ravinder Bishnoi
Ravinder Bishnoi is an Indian inventor and entrepreneur known for his role as the Founder and CEO of KieKie Pvt Ltd. He was selected as one of three students to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during National Technology Week, showcased Project, Startup, and Journey in 2023, and represented India and Startup in G20 & Startup 20 summit at Gangtok, Sikkim the same year.
Personal life
From 2020 to 2024, Ravinder attended Chandigarh Engineering College, where he pursued a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Information Technology. During his time at the college, Bishnoi actively engaged in academic activities. He was involved as the Vice President of the Tech Amigos Club, a technical club within the institution from 2021-2022 but later served as the President from 2022 to 2023. In December 2021, Ravinder Bishnoi became an incubator at ACIC RISE Association for Startup Incubation.
From 2017 to 2019, he attended Kendriya Vidyalaya Jaisalmer, where he completed his 12th-grade education. Prior to his time at Kendriya Vidyalaya, from 2013 to 2017, Bishnoi attended Air Force School Jaisalmer. Air Force School Jaisalmer is a renowned educational institution affiliated with India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Bishnoi's years at this school contributed to his academic development and helped shape his early educational journey.
Career
Bishnoi's professional journey began during his college years when he served as the Vice President of Tech Amigos Club, a technical club at Chandigarh Engineering College. This experience allowed him to develop leadership skills and foster a passion for technology.
In 2018, Bishnoi secured a unique internship opportunity at IBM due to his exceptional performance in the Atal Tinkering Marathon, where he ranked among the top five students in the smart mobility category. This experience at IBM in Bengaluru, Karnataka, further honed his skills and provided practical exposure to the industry.
In 2019, Ravinder Bishnoi became an executive member of the ISERDIndia-Intellectual Society for Entrepreneurship and Research Development. During his tenure, he actively contributed to society's initiatives and worked towards fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As the Founder and CEO of KieKie Pvt Ltd, Bishnoi embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey in March 2022. KieKie Pvt Ltd is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, focusing on undisclosed activities in India. Bishnoi's leadership and vision have been instrumental in driving the company's growth and success. He also launched a mobile app on the Play Store called "Contact Opener" that allows users to send WhatsApp messages to anyone without the need to save their number.
Patents
- ASSEMBLY FOR RETRACTION OF SIDE STAND (issued Oct 31, 2022)
- Vehicle Horn Control Assembly (issued Apr 18, 2022)
- AUTOMATED SUPPORT STAND AND SYSTEM THEREOF (filed Dec 1, 2021)
Awards and achievements
Ravinder Bishnoi has been recognized for his contributions and achievements in various domains. He was selected as one of the participants in the UNLEASH Graphic event, which involved working on sustainable development goals (SDG) 6. This event involved a rigorous selection process, with over 19,000 participants evaluated by 400+ judges and experts.
In addition, Bishnoi received the Special Achievement Award from ACIC RISE, supported by AIM, NITI AAYOG, Government of India, on World IP Day. He was honored as a WIPF Prolific Inventor for his groundbreaking inventions in the automotive sector, making him the youngest recipient of this prestigious award.
Moreover, Bishnoi represented India and his startup at the G20 & Startup 20 summit held in Gangtok, Sikkim, showcasing his entrepreneurial journey and innovations. He also had the privilege of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during National Technology Week, where he presented his project, startup, and achievements.
Furthermore, Bishnoi's exceptional entrepreneurial skills were acknowledged when his startup, KieKie Pvt Ltd, won a grant of 1 crore through the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC 2.0) organized by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI AAYOG, Government of India.
- 2022: Patent Granted: Vehicle Horn Control Assembly, The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Government of India, Patent granted for Vehicle Horn Control Assembly.
- 2023: Atal New India Challenge (ANIC 2.0), Atal Innovation Mission, NITI AAYOG, Government of India, Won a grant of 1 crore for startup KieKie Private Limited.
- 2018: International Rank 13 and National Rank 1 in National Cyber Olympiad
- 2021: All India Rank 1 at in quest of Ideathon
- 2019: All India Rank 2 at JKLU innovation challenge
- 2023: WIPF Prolific inventor, World Intellectual Property Forum, Won WIPF Prolific Inventor for path-breaking inventions in the automotive sector, Youngest to receive this award.
- 2022: Unleash, UNLEASH, Selected among 19000+ students globally to work on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- 2023: World Top 100 Unleash Plus, Ranked among the top 100 students globally to work on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- 2022: Atal Innovation Mission Samvaad, Atal Innovation Mission NITI AAYOG, Invited as an ATL Alumni by Atal Innovation Mission to celebrate 10000+ atal tinkering labs.
- 2017 and 2018: All Rajasthan Rank 1 in Jawaharlal Nehru National Science Mathematics Environment Exhibition
- 2023: PMO, Selected as one of three students to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during National Technology Week, showcased Project, Startup, and Journey.