Deepshikha Sarkar

Office of Ms. Deepshikha Sarkar, Incubation Manager, AIC-NITF

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

IP Sparks Bootcamp @outruniversity

@AtalNit Institute of Technology Foundation successfully organized the IP Sparks Bootcamp on Intellectual Property Rights on 24th April 2026 at OUTR, Bhubaneswar, engaging over 100 students in the session.

The bootcamp focused on building awareness around Intellectual Property and its role in innovation, encouraging students to move beyond ideas and understand the importance of protecting and applying them in real-world contexts.

We extend our gratitude to OUTR for their support and to all the participants for their active engagement.

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha

#aicnalanda #intellectualproperty #Innovation #enterpreneur

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

✨ Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day at AIC-Nalanda

@AtalNit , IPCC and Fablab, hosted the IP Sparks Conclave 2026, aligned with this year’s theme “IP & Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”

The session began with remarks by Ms. Deepshikha Sarkar, Mr. Manas Kumar Samantaray, and Mr. Durga Prasad Gouda, who highlighted the importance of protecting ideas and leveraging intellectual property for innovation.

Participants also gained practical insights through sessions on Intellectual Property Rights and its real-world applications.

An engaging and insightful session encouraging young innovators to build, protect, and scale their ideas. 🚀

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha
@WIPO

@ceoatalnit @DurgaGouda @imatalnit

#aicnalanda #WorldIPDay #Innovation #Sports #Technology

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

The L.E.A.D. (Leading Ecopreneurs for Action & Development) Demo Day commenced on 18th April 2026 at Bhubaneswar, marking a key milestone in the program journey.

A joint initiative by Youth4Water , @AtalNit , and @UNICEFIndia India, the event was inaugurated in the presence of esteemed guest(s), whose perspectives reinforced the importance of innovation, sustainability, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

With the stage set, the focus shifted towards showcasing ideas shaped through months of learning, exposure, and refinement.

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha

#aicnalanda #LEADProgram #DemoDay #Ecopreneurs #Sustainability #Innovation See less

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

Sharing glimpses from the 3rd edition of 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, organised by @AtalNit on 7th March 2026, as a part of the celebration of 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲.

The session brought together women faculty members from Nalanda Institute Of Technology, Bhubaneswar for an engaging interaction reflecting on the role of women in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. During the celebration, Mr. @DurgaGouda , CEO, AIC-Nalanda, shared his perspectives on the growing importance of women’s participation in innovation and entrepreneurship areas and the opportunities ahead.

As we mark International Women’s Day, AIC-Nalanda continues to support and encourage more women to lead, innovate, and contribute to the evolving innovation ecosystem.

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha
@ceoatalnit @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat
#aicnalanda #InternationalWomensDay #SheConfluence #WomenInInnovation #WomenInResearch

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

✨ Happy 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 from @AtalNit!

Celebrating the inspiring journeys, leadership, and impact of women across research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. AIC-Nalanda look forward to supporting many more women innovators and entrepreneurs in the years ahead.

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha
#aicnalanda #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensDay2026 #WomenEntrepreneurs

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

🚀 Ideathon Highlights | #Lexathon2026

@AtalNit , in collaboration with @Lextech_NLUO , conducted an exciting Ideathon at National Law University Odisha (@NLUO_Official ) on 6 March 2026, where 10+ student teams pitched innovative ideas before an expert jury.

The judging panel included Ms. Deepshikha Sarkar, Incubation Manager, and Mr. Manoj Kumar Dandapat, Program Associate, AIC-Nalanda, who shared valuable feedback with the participants.

Students presented creative solutions across diverse themes, showcasing strong ideation, teamwork & problem-solving skills. The Top 3 teams were recognised for their outstanding ideas. 🏆

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat

#aicnalanda #StartupEcosystem #StudentInnovators #Ideathon #Innovation #Incubation #Entrepreneurship

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

🚀 Inspiring Young Minds Towards Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Students & faculty from @BestBhadrak_ visited @AtalNit to explore the startup ecosystem, incubation support, and how ideas evolve into impactful ventures.

A key highlight was the Startup Success Story by Adhiraj Mohapatra, Founder of Urban-Hyphae Bioscience Pvt. Ltd., who shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey and inspired students to pursue innovation-driven careers.

Interactions like these help nurture the next generation of founders and innovators.✨

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manasku66511516 @imatalnit

#aicnalanda #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #StudentEntrepreneurs #Innovation #StartupIndia #Incubation #FounderJourney

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

💬 Join us for a powerful conversation with Ritu Mehrotra, Founder & CEO, Shunya Labs

🗣️ “Breaking Barriers: The Real Journey of a Woman Founder”
Hear firsthand how she built a sustainable brand, navigated challenges & turned resilience into growth. 🌱✨
This session also offers insights into VRITIKA-WCIP 2.0 — our women-centric incubation program supporting early-stage founders with:
▪ Mentorship
▪ Ecosystem access
▪ Structured scaling support

🗓️ 27 Feb 2026
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: https://t.co/5l4o4PP6KM
Women founders — if you're ready to scale, this is for you. 🚀

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @iamroshan98
#aicnalanda #VRITIKAWCIP #WomenFounders #WomenEntrepreneurs #StartupEcosystem #Incubation #StartupIndia #BreakingBarriers

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

🚀 Bootcamp Successfully Concluded!

@AtalNit , in collaboration with @SrustiAcademy01 , successfully organised a 2-Day Ideation & Business Model Canvas Bootcamp, empowering students with structured entrepreneurial thinking. 💡

Interactive sessions on problem identification, ideation & business modelling were led by Mr. Manoj Kumar, Program Associate, AIC-Nalanda & Ms. DeepshikhaSarkar, Incubation Manager, AIC-Nalanda, helping participants apply core startup frameworks to real-world contexts.

Hands-on learning. Practical exposure. Innovation-driven mindset. 🌱
We continue to strengthen academia–startup collaboration across Odisha. 🚀

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat

#aicnalanda #StartupBootcamp #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupIndia #FounderJourney #StartupEcosystem

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

As we move into the final session of the 2-day bootcamp, jointly organised by @AtalNit and @SrustiAcademy01 ementandtechnology, participants will engage in an in-depth Business Model Canvas (BMC) session tomorrow.

Led by Ms. Deepshikha Sarkar, Incubation Manager, AIC-Nalanda, this session will help students consolidate their learnings from the previous sessions and translate ideas into structured, viable business models. The BMC session marks a crucial step in connecting innovation with clarity, feasibility, and real-world application.

Looking forward to an insightful conclusion to an enriching bootcamp journey focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. 🚀
@AIMtoInnovate @mygovindia @startupindia @startup_odisha

#aicalanda #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #Ideation #BusinessModelCanvas #Innovation #Bhubaneswar

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

✨ “𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝.”
In #VRITIKA_WCIP, we’re empowering women-led startups across high-impact sectors:
🥗 Food & Nutrition
💄 Beauty & Wellness
👗 Fashion
🎨 Handicrafts
🧵 Livelihood
Building inclusive, scalable & purpose-driven enterprises—led by women, for the future. 🚀
Apply Now: https://t.co/enXwjz0JTn

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @iamroshan98

#aicnalanda #WomenInBusiness #VritikaWCIP2026 #StartupOdisha #D2CWomen #InclusiveInnovation #WomenFounders

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

🎬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 🇮🇳

Young innovators from Odisha earned a place in the nation’s biggest celebration — the 77th Republic Day in New Delhi.
Supported by Atal Innovation Mission and mentored by AIC–Nalanda, these students were among 100 innovators witnessing a historic national moment.
🗓 6 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 12 PM
🎥 Watch: https://t.co/AaPkJISZml

@AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog @startupindia @startup_odisha @ScAndTechOdisha @OSEPA_Official @AtalNit @SMEOdisha @IndiaDST

@CMO_Odisha @dpradhanbjp @NityanandaBJP @drjitendra @ceoatalnit

#WingsOfInnovation #StudentInnovators #IndiaInnovation #AtalTinkeringLab #RepublicDay2026

[Atal Innovation Mission Official @AIMtoInnovate]

🇮🇳✨ A proud moment for Atal Innovation Mission

From the aspiring streets of Odisha to Kartavya Path, our ATL Innovation Champions are gearing up for Republic Day Celebrations 2026 in New Delhi.

[Deepshikha Sarkar @imatalnit]

RT @AtalNit: The upcoming Business Pitch, organised by @AtalNit in collaboration with @iwecin ( ICC National Women's Entrepreneurship Coun…

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

@AtalNit, in collaboration with INWEC India (ICC National Women's Entrepreneurship Council), presents the 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 — a platform designed to facilitate meaningful business-oriented discussions for early-stage and growing startups.

The session brings together founders and experienced business leaders from diverse domains to listen from startups about their solutions and share practical perspectives on market readiness, operational best practices and scalable business approaches. Through these interactions, startups gain guidance on strengthening business models, accessing market opportunities, and navigating growth pathways.

📅 18th December 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM onwards
📍 Physical | AIC-Nalanda

This Business Pitch aims to enable startups to move closer to real-world business outcomes through informed guidance, collaboration, and ecosystem connect. Stay tuned for more updates.
Startup India | Startup Odisha

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @iwecin @DurgaGouda @Manojkudandapat @caswatik19 @sonysamal

#aicnalanda #INWEC #BusinessPitch #StartupEcosystem #BusinessGrowth #MarketConnect #Entrepreneurship

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

🚀 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄!

Calling all ATL Tinkerers across Odisha — your chance to innovate, build & shine is here! 🌟

Organised by @AtalNit under @AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog ATL Sarthi (Odisha), this statewide challenge invites students of Classes 6–10 to submit ideas & prototypes that can shape tomorrow. 💡

📅 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧:20 Nov – 10 Dec 2025 📍 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐓𝐋 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚
📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: Download the Idea Canvas & submit your concept 👉 https://t.co/JDywcxlq4h
Don’t miss the chance to compete, learn & transform your ideas into impact. Odisha’s young innovators — it’s time to tinker, explore & lead the future! 🚀✨

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @EduMinOfIndia @DoC_GoI @MEAIndia @NITIAayog @startupindia @SMEOdisha @CMO_Odisha @NityanandaBJP @AtalNit @DeepakBagla_ @suman28pandit @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @OSEPA_Official

#OdishaTinkerMarathon #ATL #InnovationInAction #STEM #aicnalanda

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

✨ 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝.🌱

1000+ students reached, 100+ ideas collected & finally the Top 10 have been selected to be a part of the L.E.A.D. Cohort — bringing together youth-led, impact-driven teams ready to build powerful solutions for water, climate, sustainability, and communities.

A new chapter begins. A new energy rises.

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @mygovindia @NITIAayog @Youth4WaterPlus @UNICEFIndia @UNDP_India @DHE_Odisha @ForestDeptt

#leadincubation #Youth4WaterPlus #aicnalanda #startupodisha #greenentrepreneurship #sustainabilitystartups #ecopreneurs #impactinnovation #YouthLeadership

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

✨𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝!✨

A joint initiative by @Youth4WaterPlus , @AtalNit , and @UNICEFIndia , the 𝐋.𝐄.𝐀.𝐃. (𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭) Program commenced its journey on 22nd November 2025 at Bhubaneswar.

The launch ceremony set an inspiring tone with insightful addresses by
🌿 Mr. Durga Prasad , CEO, AIC–Nalanda
🌿 Ms. Shipra Saxena , WASH & CCES Specialist, UNICEF Odisha

We were also honoured by the presence of
🌱 Mr. Sujit Mahapatra, Founder – Bakul Foundation
🌱 Mr. Blorin Mohanty, Director – Youth4Water Plus

During the event, the 10 selected ideas for the LEAD Incubation Program were unveiled, and each team introduced their innovation and vision to the audience—marking the beginning of a purposeful journey toward ecological action and community change.

💚 With the launch complete, we now move ahead into a phase of learning, building, and meaningful impact.

Stay tuned for more updates!

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @ForestDeptt @moefcc @minmsme @MsmeDepartment @UNDP_India

#aicnalanda #leadincubation #Sustainability #GreenInnovation #EcoInnovation #ideatostartup #incubationprogram #YouthInnovation #FutureEntrepreneurs #impactstartups #SustainableFuture #OdishaStartups

[ATL Sarthi (Odisha) @atlodisha]

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🚀 Announcing the Odisha Tinker Marathon 2025!
Odisha’s exclusive innovation marathon for ATL Tinkerers is here! 🔧✨

Organised by @AtalNit under ATL Sarthi (Odisha) of @AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog, this is your chance to dream big, build bold & shine bright. 🌟

[AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation @AtalNit]

𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦! 🌟

Hosted virtually on 31 Oct 2025, the event showcased startups reshaping the future of tourism: 🚀 sukutotravel, Travysis, Negotrip, @furbago_travel — building digital, sustainable & traveler-first solutions.

💼 Grateful to our esteemed investor panel for their time & insights:
Rohit Kunwar (@Lead_Invest ) | @vijay_nucleus (@SoonicornV) | Sinchana Heggade (Warmup Ventures) | Karan Saini (Indicorn Angels) | CA Varun deep Singh (Foundershala Ventures) | @ssg1212 (Dourado Advisors) | Eldhose Johnson (Kerala Angel Network) | Sunita Mirchandani (Majority Fund) | @aaqhus (@freeflow_zone ) | Rahul Sharma (@startup_xseed ) | Manjula Naidu (@Expert_Dojo) | Sheryl Crasto (@OfficiallyQubit )

🌍Together, we’re shaping a stronger, more vibrant tourism innovation ecosystem for Odisha & India! 🇮🇳

@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha
@tourismgoi @TourismDptt @odisha_tourism @AtalNit

@gssjodhpur @PravatiPOdisha @balwantskalewa7 @mansinimbhal

@DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat @iadarshdas @ebinephrem @mittutigi

#TourismInnovation #StartupOdisha #DemoDay #aicnalanda #Sustainabletourisim #InnovationInAction #IncredibleIndia #AdventureTourism #TourismGoI #ViksitBharat2047 #DekhoApnaDesh #TourismForGrowth #OneStateOneDestination #TravelIndia #IndiaTourism #MinistryOfTourism #ExploreOdisha