Chhapra, Bihar – From battling depression after missing out on IIT admission to building a ₹10 crore company, Abhishek Kumar’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. The founder of HI PRO TECH, a robotics and drone manufacturing company, started his business with just ₹10,500 saved from his pocket money. Today, the company operates in 17 cities across India and internationally, with plans to expand into Canada and the USA by April 2025.

Overcoming Hardships to Build a Business

Abhishek, the son of Rajnath Rai, who worked on contract in the tourism department, faced financial struggles while growing up. His family lived in a rented two-room home, and his father dreamed of seeing him as an IIT engineer. However, after failing to secure admission, Abhishek battled emotional turmoil before enrolling in an engineering program in Kolkata’s Techno India college.

Determined to create something of his own, he saved ₹10,500 and built his first robot, which received widespread appreciation. Seeing the limited career prospects in traditional jobs, he took the bold step of starting a business in 2017, despite financial hardships and skepticism from friends and family.

Breaking Barriers and Building a Name

In the initial days, Abhishek struggled to gain recognition. School guards refused him entry due to his appearance, and language barriers in English-medium institutions posed challenges. However, he adapted, hired skilled marketing professionals, and refined his approach.

His perseverance paid off, and today HI PRO TECH supplies drones and robots to IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, the Indian Army, Bihar’s Industry & Education Departments, and the MSME sector. The company has developed over 100 types of drones and robots, including:

• High-speed drones capable of flying at 150 km/h while carrying payloads.
• Indigenous missile-integrated drones.
• Firefighting robots for rapid response to forest fires.
• Smart home automation and parking robots.
• Global Expansion on the Horizon

Currently operating in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Abu Dhabi, HI PRO TECH is preparing to expand into the USA and Canada by April 2025. The company is also conducting robotics and drone education programs in schools, empowering the next generation of innovators.

A Message of Inspiration

Looking back, Abhishek says, “The IIT I once dreamed of joining now collaborates with my company. The people who once doubted me now approach me for jobs.”

From a humble background to a thriving global business, his story proves that resilience, innovation, and determination can turn adversity into achievement.