Small Spark Concepts®, creators of Schörl™ Automotive Air Filters, has earned global recognition for revolutionizing fuel efficiency and emission reduction through patented air filter technology. From IIM Ahmedabad to Royal Academy of Engineering London, Schörl's journey represents India's clean-tech innovation leadership.

Prestigious National Awards

ET Power of Ideas (IIM Ahmedabad, 2015) – ₹5 Lakh prize among 19,000 entries for revolutionary mileage filter concept
Big B – Plan Espark-Viridian & Headstart (2016) – Top innovation award for automotive fuel efficiency
Eureka TNSD (IIT Mumbai, 2016) – National technical excellence recognition
Bhau Institute Incubation (COEP-Pune, 2016) – Institutional validation of technology
Atal New India Challenge (NITI Aayog, 2020) – ₹90 Lakh grant for commercial scaling
Maharashtra Startup Week (MSInS, 2021) – Top 24 & Top 100 rankings

Global Accolades

Leaders in Innovation Fellowship (Royal Academy of Engineering, London, 2018) – UK government recognition as global innovator
Better Bus Challenge (WRI India & FedEx, 2018) – ₹35 Lakh award for KSRTC bus pilot success

National Media Coverage

The Hindu Business Line: "Pune's Small Spark wins EsparkViridian"
Hindustan Times: "Vrooming Start to Engineer's Dream Project"
Economic Times: "3 Startups win Better Bus Challenge"
The Better India: "Air Filter Increases Mileage, Reduces Emissions
Mann Ki Baat (PM Narendra Modi): Live mention of Mayur Patil's pollution solution

Technical Certifications

ISO 5011 Certified by CIRT – 99.6% dust filtration, 58% better airflow
KSRTC 16-month pilot – Proven commercial viability
Fuel Efficiency and emission tests conducted at ICAT, Manesar

From motorcycle garage experiments to NITI Aayog grants, Schörl represents validated technology trusted by India's top innovation platforms and mentioned by the Prime Minister himself.