{"id":8674,"date":"2024-04-30T05:16:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T05:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/heres-how-conquest-bits-pilani-is-accelerating-indias-most-promising-startups\/"},"modified":"2024-04-30T05:16:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T05:16:11","slug":"heres-how-conquest-bits-pilani-is-accelerating-indias-most-promising-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/?p=8674","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How Conquest, BITS Pilani is Accelerating India\u2019s Most Promising Startups\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>3 Minute, 36 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Startup accelerators are instrumental in transforming innovative ideas into successful<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">enterprises. They provide essential resources, mentorship, and funding, supporting startups<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">through the initial and often turbulent phases of business development.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">One exemplary program is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conquest.org.in\/\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#0000ff;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><u>Conquest<\/u><\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><u>,<\/u> India\u2019s first and largest student-run startup accelerator,<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">seeing 3000+ startup registration from across the country every year. Distinct from traditional<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">models, Conquest has a zero-cost, zero-equity approach, enhancing startups with substantial<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">cash grants without claiming any ownership stakes. The team of 25 students running Conquest<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">from a small room in BITS Pilani, have successfully disbursed over 1 Crore as equity-less grants<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">in just the last 3 years.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.4px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.4px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">The program culminates in a closed-door Demo Day in Bangalore, serving as both a finale and<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">a crucial platform for startups to showcase their ideas to top-tier attendees from leading<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">unicorns and VC firms. Last edition&#8217;s Demo Day attracted industry leaders such as Pranav Pai<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">(3One4 Capital), Sameer Brij Verma (Nexus Venture Partners), and Sanjay Dasari (WayCool),<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">along with over 300 other attendees from prominent unicorns, VC firms, and media houses.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.4px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/press-release-v1.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/order\/5012\/1714392358928_0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"673\" height=\"429\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.4px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.4px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Conquest has a track record of supporting startups that continue to shape the future in various<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">industries. Here are some notable examples:<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1;margin:16.67px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><strong>Thinkerbell Labs<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:18.53px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:-0.6px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Thinkerbell Labs is revolutionizing education for the visually impaired with their innovative<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">product, Annie. This device is the first of its kind to enable self-learning for Braille, incorporating<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">interactive and engaging methodologies that significantly enhance the learning process.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:16.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.2px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Conquest was an early believer for them. After winning Conquest 2016, the equity-less cash<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">grant helped them scale up and reach a wider audience. With a fresh view of the ecosystem<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">after the numerous mentorship sessions they received, Thinkerbell Labs saw exponential<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">growth.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.2px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Having appeared on Shark Tank India, Thinkerbell Labs secured significant funding that has<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">been instrumental in scaling their operations. Thinkerbell labs were recently lauded by PM<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Narendra Modi and are one of the fastest growing accessibility companies in the country.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.2px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1;margin:0px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><strong>Green Tiger Mobility<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:18.53px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.6px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Green Tiger Mobility is at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution with its innovative EV Kit.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">This kit retrofits existing petrol two-wheelers, transforming them into efficient hybrids with<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">features like a custom-designed battery, BMS, and vehicle control unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.6px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:0px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:-0.2px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Valued at $5.17 million in 2022, Green Tiger Mobility is making significant strides in sustainable<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">transportation. Their unique approach not only preserves existing vehicle frameworks but also<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">enhances them with clean technology, providing a practical solution to reduce carbon emissions.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:16.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.07px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">The support from Conquest, particularly after winning the Pan-India track at Conquest &#8217;21, was<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">instrumental for Green Tiger Mobility. The program\u2019s mentorship helped them refine their<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">technology and business strategy, while access to Conquest&#8217;s broad network of tech innovators<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">and investors propelled their visibility and facilitated subsequent growth phases.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1;margin:16.67px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><strong>Glovatrix<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:18.53px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.2px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Glovatrix is pioneering the field of wearable technology with products specifically designed to<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">aid communication for the speech and hearing impaired. Their innovative devices translate sign<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">language into spoken word in real-time, breaking down barriers in communication and<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">enhancing social interactions for those with speech and hearing challenges.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:16.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:-0.13px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Winning Conquest &#8217;23, Glovatrix gained significant recognition, propelling their mission forward.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">This achievement underscored their commitment to technological innovation and social impact,<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">spotlighting the vital need for inclusive communication tools.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:16.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:-0.07px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">The backing from Conquest was instrumental in securing additional funding for Glovatrix. With<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">grants totaling over 75 lakhs from government sources, they were able to enhance their product<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">development and expand their reach.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1;margin:16.67px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><strong>Greenpod Labs<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:18.53px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.47px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Greenpod Labs is addressing critical issues in agriculture with innovative post-harvest solutions<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">that significantly extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Their active packaging sachets<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">trigger natural defense mechanisms within produce, maintaining quality during storage and<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">transport. This technology not only reduces food waste but also increases the efficiency of<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">agricultural supply chains.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-left-style:hidden;border-left-width:1px;border-right-style:hidden;border-right-width:1px;border-top-style:hidden;border-top-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:16.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">As the second runner-up at Conquest &#8217;23, Greenpod Labs demonstrated their potential and<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">commitment to revolutionizing food preservation. Leveraging the connections they formed<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">during Conquest, Greenpod Labs expanded rapidly and saw a refined business strategy and a<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">well thought out growth plan.<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-style:hidden;border-width:1px;line-height:1.1;margin:16.73px -24.2px 0px 66.2px;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.6px\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">Conquest is all set for its 20th edition and is looking for the most promising early-stage startups<\/span><span style=\"color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff;color:#212121;font-family:'Calibri Light';font-size:16px\">from across the country which will form an exclusive cohort. 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