LEAFONIX
Maqsooda Perveen
<p>Maqsooda Perveen leads LEAFONIX, a research-driven nutraceutical venture in Srinagar.</p>
Overview
<p>LEAFONIX develops a fast-dissolving nutraceutical tablet from Himalayan kale genotypes rich in bioactive compounds and essential nutrients, combining scientific research with a convenient wellness format.</p>
Mission
Develop safe, sustainable, science-backed nutraceuticals from Himalayan kale to support preventive healthcare.
Challenge and Solution
LEAFONIX bridges traditional functional foods and modern preventive healthcare with a convenient, evidence-based kale tablet while adding value to underused Himalayan crops.
Growth and Milestones
The startup worked through formulation, standardization, scientific validation, scale-up, consumer awareness, and market-linkage challenges. It completed product formulation and laboratory validation, secured a design patent, filed utility-patent applications, and showcased the product at innovation and agricultural events.
Impact
LEAFONIX promotes preventive healthcare, value addition for local crops, sustainable agriculture, functional-food innovation, and opportunities for rural entrepreneurship.
Future Plans
Complete regulatory approvals, scale manufacturing, fully commercialize the product, expand the Himalayan-plant nutraceutical portfolio, and pursue Indian and international markets through research and strategic partnerships.