A proud moment for AIC-Nalanda! Three of our incubatees were honoured to showcase their innovations & interact with the Hon'ble President of India at @rashtrapatibhvn. Grateful to @AIMtoInnovate, @NITIAayog, for this initiative to empower India's grassroot innovators.

Sharing glimpses from the 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 session held during the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 organised by Maa Manikeshwari University, Bhawanipatna on 19th March 2026. Mr. @DurgaGouda, CEO, @AtalNit, engaged with students, sharing insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the importance of building a strong problem-solving mindset in today’s evolving business landscape. The session encouraged participants to explore entrepreneurial pathways, align their ideas with real-world needs, and understand the role of ecosystem support in transforming ideas into impactful ventures. At AIC-Nalanda, we remain committed to enabling and inspiring the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs through such meaningful engagements. 🚀 @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @ceoatalnit @vckalahandiuni1 #aicnalanda #innovations #entrepreneurship #talk #Odia

The video is out now 🎬. 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 @AIMtoInnovate and mentored by @AtalNit , these students were among 100 innovators witnessing a historic national moment. Watch now on: youtu.be/R6grIhVYbV0 @rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @GovernorOdisha @CMO_Odisha @AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog @startupindia @startup_odisha @ScAndTechOdisha @OSEPA_Official @SMEOdisha @IndiaDST @dpradhanbjp @NityanandaBJP @drjitendra @DeepakBagla_ @DrChintan_V @rramanan @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manasku66511516 #WingsOfInnovation #StudentInnovators #IndiaInnovation #AtalTinkeringLab #RepublicDay2026

🌍 Future-Proof Enterprises: Reimagining Startups for Tomorrow! ✨ Proud to partner with #EarthAgain2025, where our CEO Shri Durga Prasad Gouda moderated a powerful panel on building resilient, sustainable & future-ready startups. 💡 Featuring: 🔹 Prakarsh Diwedi – Founder, iLine: Green logistics as the new backbone of economies. 🔹 Shweta Dalmia – CEO, Bharat Climate Startup: How policy & funding drive climate ventures. 🔹 Debdarshan Mohanty – CEO, GoCarbonPositive: Odisha’s potential in green tech. 💬 Key takeaway: Scalable innovation is the true strength of startups — blending tech, creativity & sustainability for impact! 🌱 At @AtalNit , we’re committed to empowering such future-ready enterprises. 🚀 @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @sambad_odisha @EarthAgain_IN @tanaya_p @Shweta__dalmia @DurgaGouda @i_am_Punyas #Sustainability #FutureProofStartups #Innovation #aicnalanda #ClimateTech

🚀 7 startups pitched at Bharat Pitchathon 4.0 | Odisha Edition hosted by @Headstarters & @AtalNit ! Regional investors joined the jury, unlocking growth & funding opportunities for founders. 🌍✨ @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manasku66511516 @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat @iadarshdas #aicnalanda #headstart #Bharat #startup #investments #Entrepreneurship #Odisha

@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

Delighted to share that Mr. @DurgaGouda, CEO of @AtalNit, moderated an insightful panel discussion on "𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚" during 𝐓𝐢𝐄-𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, organised by @TiE_Bhubaneswar. Shri Hiranmay Mahanta, CEO – i-Hub Gujarat, Shri Vijay Menon, Executive Director – TiE Global, and Shri Pradyumna Kumar Choudhury, DGM – SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India), Bhubaneswar joined as speakers for the session. The discussion explored strategies to strengthen Odisha’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, unlock business opportunities, and foster an enabling environment for startups to scale and succeed. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @Hiranmay_HM @ihubgujarat @TiEGlobal @sidbiofficial #aicnalanda #tieglobal #tiecon #Odisha #Bhubaneswar

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

🎙️ Stories of Growth & Building Industries That Last. AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation presents Episode 10 of Startup Katha, featuring Shri J. K. Rath — Founder & Director of MECHEM, a pioneering name in FRP manufacturing and industrial innovation. From starting in challenging times to scaling a capital-intensive business, hear his journey of shaping products, navigating markets, and driving Odisha’s manufacturing story forward. Watch full video at: youtu.be/0NjNCHISKRo 🎥 Tune in for timeless lessons, candid insights, and the mindset that powers industrial success. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit #aicnalanda #startupkatha #podcast #MSME #industry #Odisha #Odia #Startups