Our Story

NAVA Design &
Innovation

Award winning product company from Kochi reinventing coconut sap collection with field-tested robotics, farmer empathy, and patented engineering.

Origin Story

A new way to harvest neera

Nava means new or fresh. The company was created to reinvent a centuries-old practice with mechanised sap tapping, cleaner collection, and safer farm operations.

After presenting the idea to the Coconut Development Board of India and receiving positive feedback, the founder moved into full-time product development and field testing.

12 Patents

Utility patents granted across 12 countries.

National Startup Award

Recognised in the agricultural productivity domain (2020).

CDB National Award

National Award for Invention from the Coconut Development Board.

Field R&D

Years of trials, product iterations, and farm learning.

Vision

A global leader in agri-tech innovation

To transform traditional farming practices through sustainable, technology-driven solutions that empower farmers and enhance agricultural productivity.

Mission

Advanced, AI-powered farm solutions

To develop and deliver advanced AI-powered and robotic solutions that improve efficiency, increase farmer income, and promote sustainable agriculture while creating value-added opportunities in the agri sector.

The Team

Built by Makers & Operators

Founder

Charles Vijay Varghese

CEO & CTO

BE in Electrical & Electronics, PG Diploma in 3D Design, and MDP from IIM Bangalore. Built his career across HCL Technologies, ITC Ltd, Khimji Group, Mashoor Engineering, and CCC before founding NAVA.