L.E.A.D. Program is a joint initiative of Youth4Water Plus, AIC-Nalanda and UNICEF. The second interactive ThinkCamp was hosted at DRIEMS University, Cuttack on 16th October 2025. The objective of this ThinkCamp is to nurture eco-driven innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students.
This program introduced the participants to the fundamentals of design thinking, ideation, and idea pitching, while also highlighting about the L.E.A.D. Program.
More than 100 students actively engaged in the workshop, gaining valuable insights into innovation, climate challenges, and entrepreneurship—reflecting the program’s mission to inspire youth to transform ideas into sustainable solutions. 💡✨
Through L.E.A.D. ThinkCamps, we are shaping tomorrow’s changemakers—empowering students to turn bold ideas into sustainable impact. 🌍✨
Apply for L.E.A.D Incubation program: https://t.co/SZI6bBVGzs
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha @Youth4WaterPlus @UNICEF@UNICEFIndia@AtalNit@moefcc@NITIAayog@UNDP_India@mygovindia@ForestDeptt@DHE_Odisha
#Lead2025 #Sustainability #innovation #aicnalanda #Youth4WaterPlus #unicefodisha #ClimateAction #cleanenergy #WaterConservation #startupodisha #FutureReady
India’s premier pitch event, 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝟒.𝟎🚀, is on the move across 𝟑𝟎+ 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, creating a platform for founders to pitch, connect, and scale their ventures.
From Delhi to Kochi, Ahmedabad to Bhubaneswar, this nationwide journey is set to 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 through:
🔹 Direct access to top investors & funding opportunities
🔹 Mentorship and insights from industry leaders
🔹 National-level visibility & recognition
🔹 Entry into a high-impact growth program
💡 Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative movement.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://t.co/Fdfpn3VEcW
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 31st August 2025
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@Headstarters@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@Manojkudandapat #aicnalanda #Headstart #BharatPitchathon #Starutp #Investment
We are delighted to announce our mentors for the 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐎-𝐓𝐀𝐏), organised by @AtalNit, powered by @merstragroup. ✨
Bringing together expertise from investments, startup advisory, and global tourism leadership, these mentors will play a pivotal role in guiding startups to scale and innovate.
🌟 Meet our Mentors:
🔹 Sunita Mirchandani – Sourcing Head, Majority Fund
🔹 Ajay Rungta – Startup Advisor & Angel Investor
🔹 Matt Zito – Managing Partner, TSI
🔹 Hari Ganapathy – Co-Founder, Pickyourtrail
As the program progresses, we will continue introducing more such visionary mentors who are set to empower and accelerate the tourism startup ecosystem. 🚀
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@imatalnit@Manojkudandapat@ajayrungta@mattzito@HariPyt
#aicnalanda #Odisha #OTAP #accelerationprogram
@AtalNit, in collaboration with 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬, successfully hosted 𝐀𝐈 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 | 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on 29th August 2025 at Bhubaneswar — a day dedicated to exploring the future of artificial intelligence for entrepreneurship and innovation.
From the Google AI Talk introducing Gemini 2.5, Gemma 3.0, Vertex AI & Imagen, to a thought-provoking panel discussion on AI’s next wave featuring leaders from TiE Bhubaneswar, AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, and Vichayan AI — the event brought actionable insights for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The day also featured hands-on codelabs where participants built travel AI agents, explored Gemini 2.5 Pro, and experimented with full-stack AI apps using Firebase Studio. The program concluded with networking, leaving founders inspired and equipped to integrate AI into their growth journeys. ✨
Together with Google for Startups, we’re committed to empowering startups with the tools, mentorship, and knowledge to shape the next wave of AI-driven entrepreneurship.
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@Google@GoogleIndia@Headstarters@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@imatalnit@Manojkudandapat@iamroshan98@enishakalita #aicnalanda #googleforstartups #AI #GenerativeAI #Startups #Bhubaneswar
@AtalNit organised an exclusive 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 on 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, curated for its incubatees only. 9 portfolio startups pitched their solution & business models before an esteemed panel of investors, exploring opportunities for funding and growth.
A heartfelt thanks to our investors – Ms. Riya Singh & Ms. Manvi Shukla from @soonicorn, Mr. Naman Bhardwaj from Udyat Ventures and Mr. Kashyap Bagri from @GetVantage_Co – for interacting with the founders and sharing their valuable insights.
Startups including Driblet (Arc Robotics), Lamiso Tech (Vaara), MYeKIGAI , Retrod, AI-Genix International, QONAQ HEALTH AND WELLNESS, Folkit Platforms, Oxbow Intellect and Clicks Talent (Clicks Campus) pitched their business strategies, creating valuable connections for future success.
🌟 Stay tuned as we continue to empower startups with opportunities to grow, scale, and thrive!
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@Manojkudandapat@iadarshdas #aicnalanda #Startups #investmentopportunity #investor #pitching
On 12th August 2025, innovation came alive across Odisha! Under the 𝐀𝐓𝐋 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢 initiative of @AIMtoInnovate, @NITIAayog, @AtalNit proudly led the state’s Mega Tinkering Day execution — bringing together 𝟏,𝟓𝟎𝟎+ 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓𝟏 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟖 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬.
From classrooms to makerspaces, students immersed themselves in DIY innovation, teamwork, and hands-on STEM learning — igniting curiosity and shaping the problem-solvers of tomorrow.
This collaborative effort between 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐈𝐌 & 𝐀𝐈𝐂-𝐍𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 reflects the power of grassroots innovation, ensuring that no corner of Odisha is left behind in the journey of building a vibrant tinkering culture.
@NITIAayog@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@deepakbagla_@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@Manasku66511516@imatalnit
#aicnalanda #aimtoinnovate #ATLs #MTD #Odisha
We’re gearing up for the Mega Tinkering Day 🚀—a nationwide celebration of creativity and innovation!
Under the ATL Sarthi Initiative of @AIMtoInnovate, @AtalNit is set to create impact across Odisha with 50+ volunteers visiting 52 schools in 28 districts, inspiring young minds to dream, build, and innovate together.
Tomorrow, the tinkerers will create history! 💡✨
@NITIAayog@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@Manasku66511516@imatalnit
#aicnalanda #aimtoinnovate #ATLs #MTD
🔍 𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠—𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭?
Most founders pitch without understanding where they truly stand in the funding journey. Gain clarity, structure your pitch better, and get investor-ready with expert guidance.
🚀 Apply now to the 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 by @AtalNit.
🔗 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://t.co/PtgKgLFZVP
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@Arthayan_in@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit
#aicnalanda #funding #Startups #Entrepreneurship #founders
🌟 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!
@AtalNit in collaboration with @VcatsIndia successfully hosted the 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬, bringing together Odisha’s High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs), industry bodies, investment bankers and ecosystem enablers.
📌 The session featured an insightful masterclass by Mr. Ankur Pateria, Lead – Growth & Partnerships along with Mr. Yash Haralalka, Analyst at Venture Catalysts, followed by a live pitch session by four emerging startups, @ukhiindia, Buyofuel, @GauravGo_Games & Oxbow Intellect. The evening concluded with a strategic MoU signing between 𝐀𝐈𝐂-𝐍𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 to strengthen the investment landscape in the region.
Gratitude to all our speakers, investors, and partners who contributed to the success of this initiative. Together, we’re catalyzing Odisha’s next wave of startup growth. 🚀
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@Manojkudandapat@iadarshdas@iamroshan98
#aicnalanda #VentureCatalysts #HNIs #ecosystem #AngelInvestment #investment
🚀 The Odisha Tourism Acceleration Program (O-TAP) is launched!
@AtalNit marked the beginning of this 16-week accelerator with a virtual launch ceremony, bringing together industry leaders and innovators committed to shaping the future of travel, tourism, and hospitality.
The event witnessed insightful addresses by:
🎙️ Ms. Asta Kristin Sigurjonsdottir, CEO, Iceland Tourism Cluster
🎙️ Mr. Pankaj Parwanda, Co-Founder, goSTOPS
🎙️ Mr. Ebin Ephrem, Director, Merstra
🎙️ Mr. Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AIC-Nalanda
With global insights and strong ecosystem support, O-TAP is now set to empower startups to scale, innovate, and make a lasting impact on the tourism sector in Odisha and beyond. 🌍✈️
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@merstragroup@gostopsofficial@pankajparwanda@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@ebinephrem@imatalnit@Manojkudandapat
#aicnalanda #otap #Tourismstartups #OdishaTourism #accelerationprogram #traveltech #startupindia
🌟 *AIC-Nalanda* wishes you a Holi filled with vibrant colors, bright ideas, and the spirit to turn every dream into reality! 🌟
May this festival bring new opportunities, endless creativity, and joyful celebrations into your life. Stay inspired, stay colorful! 🌈✨
🚀 Tourism Innovation Starts Here! 🚀
Hear from Ms. @prernaprasad, founder of @Ecoplore, one of 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, on why programs like the 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐏) are game-changers for startups in the tourism industry. 🌍✨
𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐏 – 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚’𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 & 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 Tourism-focused accelerator is designed to empower startups with:
✅ Pilot opportunities in Odisha’s thriving tourism ecosystem
✅ Personalized mentorship from industry leaders
✅ Access to investors & business networks
✅ Resources to scale & innovate
Apply today on 📌 https://t.co/IPq9Ao1GSS & be part of the movement shaping the future of tourism. 🚀
@tourismgoi@incredibleindia@odisha_tourism@sports_odisha@NITIAayog@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@gssjodhpur@CMO_Odisha@PravatiPOdisha @samarth_verma @balwantskalewa7@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@imatalnit@Manojkudandapat
#aicnalanda #TourismInnovation #OdishaTourism #StartupAccelerator #OTAP #OTAP2025
@AtalNit’s incubatees proudly showcased their innovative solutions at the 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, a key highlight of the prestigious 𝐔𝐭𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 happening from 28th to 30th January 2025 at Bhubaneswar.
This premier platform brought together global industry leaders, policymakers, and investors, spotlighting Odisha’s industrial strengths and immense potential. Our startups demonstrated their contributions to driving innovation across sectors, aligning with Odisha’s vision to become a global investment destination.
We are honored to be part of this transformative journey, fostering growth and collaboration for a brighter future. 🚀✨
@PMOIndia@narendramodi@CMO_Odisha@minmsme@NITIAayog@AIMtoInnovate@investindia@startupindia@MsmeDepartment@InvestInOdisha@startup_odisha@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit
#aicnalanda #UtkarshOdisha #UtkarshOdisha2025 #MakeInOdisha
Embrace a new dawn of dreams, determination and endless opportunities.
AIC-Nalanda wishes all innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers a year filled with growth, success and inspiration.
Happy New Year 2025!
We’re excited to announce that @canarabank is joining us as our “Banking Partner” for the Odisha Startup Carnival 2024! 🚀
🔗 Register now at: https://t.co/gI9lfoMZix
🔗 Register for OSC 2024 Awards: https://t.co/Su49S2LDlW
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we move ahead with Odisha Startup Carnival 2024.
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@AtalNit@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@Manojkudandapat@SESHADEV2551@MonaliMoha42873
#aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #entrepreneur #startup #bank #mentor #investor #academia #institutions #industry
Up next in Odisha Startup Carnival 2024!
The "Startup- Founder Meet", a gathering of budding innovators and seasoned startup founders, aims to bring everyone together for inspiring interactions, valuable connections, enriching experience and much more.
📅 Date: 14th December 2024
🕔 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Suryansh Hotels & Resorts (https://t.co/453mVz2sRp)
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we move ahead with Odisha Startup Carnival 2024.
🔗 Register for OSC2024 at: https://t.co/jW58YMfPJQ
🔗 Register for OSC 2024 Awards: https://t.co/8I9MN9lgm4
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@AtalNit@UTKALCHAMBER@Aromasymphonies@VinssiGifts@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@PravatPandaSays
#aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #entrepreneur #startup #mentor #investor #academia #institutions #industry #meetup #foundersmeet
We’re excited to announce that @letsventurein is joining us as our "Investment Partner" for the Odisha Startup Carnival 2024! 🚀
🔗 Register now at: https://t.co/gI9lfoMZix
🔗 Register for OSC 2024 Awards: https://t.co/Su49S2LDlW
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we move ahead with Odisha Startup Carnival 2024.
@AIMtoInnovate@startupindia@startup_odisha@AtalNit@DurgaGouda@ceoatalnit@shantimohan@Annubhav1
#aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #entrepreneur #startup #mentor #investor #academia #institutions