MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641043747 A) filed by Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College; Bebitha J; Praveen B; Raghul Prasanth L; and Vishveshwar K, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 6, for 'the collaboration network for dream builders.'

Inventor(s) include Bebitha J; Praveen B; Raghul Prasanth L; and Vishveshwar K.

The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Floro is a full-stack collaborative web platform designed to connect individuals through shared skills, passions, and creative goals. In contrast to traditional platforms such as Linkedin and Upwork, which primarily focus on employment and transactional work, Floro emphasizes passion-driven collaboration and meaningful teamwork. The platform enables users to discover like-minded individuals, collaborate on innovative ideas, and build projects in a non-commercial, creativity-focused environment. Floro IS developed usmg the MERN stack-MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js-ensuring scalability, flexibility, and efficient performance. It integrates Clerk for secure and scalable user authentication with support for Google OAuth and email-based login, and Inngest for reliable event-driven background processing. Real-time communication is enabled using Socket.IO, allowing seamless interaction between users. The platform introduces innovative features such as the Skill Fusion Engine for intelligent collaborator matching, a Chemistry Score system for evaluating compatibility, and Ikam Ikay (Persona Mode) for dual-identity management. Additional functionalities include the Story Showcase for project presentation, a geo-based Local Pulse feed for discovering nearby collaborators, and a Dream Incubator module for structured idea development. Overall, Floro aims to redefine digital collaboration by shifting the focus from job-oriented networking to passion-driven creation, providing users with a dynamic ecosystem to collaborate, innovate, and grow together."

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