DST-iTBI GGV
About DST-iTBI GGV
DST-iTBI GGV
Inclusive Technology Business Incubator
Introduction
The DST-iTBI GGV is a catalytic initiative fostering entrepreneurship and technological innovation at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV). Launched in 2021 under the NIDHI program by DST, Government of India, it provides infrastructure, mentorship, and funding support to early-stage startups.
“Incubating Ideas, Igniting Futures: Empowering Innovation from the Ground Up.”
Objectives
- Support early-stage startups and innovators with infrastructure, mentorship, and funding.
- Bridge the gap between academia and application through technology commercialization.
- Develop an inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant innovation ecosystem.
- Empower regional entrepreneurs and address local challenges.
- Align startup activities with national missions like Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Services Offered
- Pre-incubation, Incubation, and Virtual Incubation programs.
- Mentorship from domain experts, entrepreneurs, and academics.
- Funding support including Ignition Grant and investor connects.
- Infrastructure: Co-working spaces, Fab Labs, VC rooms, Wi-Fi, prototyping facilities.
- Workshops, Startup Conclaves, and Bootcamps on business models, IP, and tech trends.
- Legal and compliance assistance, including registration, tax, and IP filings.
- Market access through industry linkages and startup showcases.
Volunteer Engagement
- Students and faculty engage as interns, ambassadors, or mentors.
- iTBI Core Team led by CEO, with functional teams in IT, admin, and finance.
- Workshops, campaigns, and innovation drives conducted across departments.
- Startup mentors recruited from alumni to ensure continuity.
Activities and Outreach
- Startup Sangam Conclave: National event attracting founders, VCs, and policy leaders.
- Mentorship programs with experts on commercialization.
- Ignition Grant Calls and Pitch Days: Early-stage funding competitions.
- Campus campaigns: Innovation sensitization sessions in all departments.
- Partnerships with MSMEs, R&D Labs, and Angel Networks.
Key Operational Data
Parameter | Details |
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Year of Launch | 2021 |
Incubated Startups | 30+ (8 physical, 22 virtual) |
Startup Events Hosted | 15+ (including Startup Sangam, Bootcamps) |
Funding Calls Issued | 3 major rounds |
Mentorship Hours | 1200+ hours |
Active Sectors | AI, IoT, AgriTech, HealthTech, FinTech |
Dedicated Team | 6 full-time members |
National Collaborations | 10+ institutions and incubators |
Impact and Outcomes
- Startup culture energized through ideathons, hackathons, and demo days.
- Technology transfer with student prototypes being commercialized.
- Startups solving local problems in agriculture, health, and logistics.
- GGV recognized as a central Indian innovation hub.
- Startups supported by iTBI have created 50+ jobs.
NEP 2020 Alignment
- Section 11.1: Promoting entrepreneurship and innovation as part of higher education.
- Section 17.9: Establish incubation centres, technology development cells, and startup support.
Startups Incubated at DST-iTBI GGV (Partial List)
Startup Name | Product/Innovation | Founder | Sector | TRL |
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Empower Specially Abled | IoT-Based Smart Stick for Visually Impaired | Ayush Gupta | HealthTech | 9 |
Bio-resource Product Lab | Herbal Nanoemulsion for Produce | Jyotshna Bag | AgriTech | 4 |
Srijanika Multiventures | Handicraft e-commerce and logistics | Arpit Chauhan | E-commerce | 5 |
Erkey Motors India | Fast-charging EVs for delivery | Arpit Chauhan | EV/Logistics | 8 |
Presear Softwares | AI-driven ERP | Abhijit Tripathy | Enterprise Tech | 9 |
Gauri Organics | Organic food from tribal sources | Harshit Mohite | FoodTech | 7 |
Ecorenowa | Solar Panel Waste Recycling | Arul Prasath M | CleanTech | 6 |
NutriMillet Bliss Cafe | Millet-based fast food | Anushka Atram | FoodTech | 3 |
IFIBVP Healthcare | Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired | Anshuman | Assistive Tech | 7 |
Urgency India | Forgotten-item and local product delivery | Priyanshu Choudhary | Logistics | 3 |
SRK Genetic Consultancy | Thesis/Statistical Consulting | Piyush Shukla | EdTech | 1 |
Yado Global LLP | Healthy Food Franchise | Deepak Tandon | Health/Food | 3 |
Criptocode IT Solutions | Price comparison platform | Lakhan Dewangan | E-commerce | 3 |
GGU BOOSTER | AMF-based plant supplements | Sakshi Gautam | AgriTech | 3 |
CG Prints | Localized custom printing services | Devesh Sao | Printing | 6 |
Shanti Anand Wellness | Menstrual Education Platform | Vinita Patel | HealthEd | 7 |
Soil Quality Monitoring | IoT interface for soil analysis | Umank Mishra | Construction/Agri | 3 |
Exam Cab | Cab for Students to Exam Centres | Aditya Sharma | Transport | 1 |
Career Compass | Career & CV builder platform | Abhishek Dixit | EdTech | 3 |
O2 Air Fresheners | Eco-friendly room fragrances | Nikhil Soni | Lifestyle | 6 |
Contact Persons
Prof. Alok Kumar Singh Kushwaha (Principal Investigator)
DST-i-TBI, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
+91-8090631394
Mr. Chaitanya Mehar (C.E.O.)
DST-i-TBI, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
+91-7489902543
“Start local, scale global. At iTBI GGV, we don’t just launch startups—we build futures.”