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๐ฎ๐ณ Celebrating 80 Years of Independence!
On this Independence Day, @AtalNit extends warm wishes to everyone who continues to contribute towards building a stronger, self-reliant, and progressive India.
Happy Independence Day! ๐ฎ๐ณ
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The CEO of Startup Odisha discussed with grassroots innovators, Ms. Shital Zemane (GARGI Robotics), Mr. Anup Paikaray (Newrup Tech Solutions), and Mr. Adhiraj Mohapatra (Urban Hyphae) and the CEO of AIC-NIT, Mr. Durga Prasad Gouda, on their future plans and sustainable scaling strategies. Having already earned the rare distinction of meeting the Honโble President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi, these founders are now set to take their transformative solution, from assistive robotics to clean energy and bio-materials, to the next level.
Startup Odisha remains dedicated to nurturing such grassroots innovations, ensuring that every innovative idea finds the right mentorship, funding, and policy support to flourish.
#StartupOdisha #OdishaStartups #StartupIndia #GrassrootInnovation #InnovationEcosystem
@cmo_odisha @gokulanandabjp @SecyChief @msmedepartment @startupindia @SmrutiR2009 @AtalNit
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Designing Better Public Solutions Through Design Thinking
As part of the Induction Training Programme for OAS Officer Trainees (Direct Recruitment), 2023 Batch, the Gopabandhu Academy of Administration, Bhubaneswar hosted an engaging session on "Design Thinking, Problem Identification & Solution Mapping โ A Practical Toolkit for Citizen-Centric Problem Solving in Public Administration."
The session was delivered by Shri Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AICโNITF, who introduced the officer trainees to innovative approaches for understanding public problems, empathizing with citizens, identifying root causes, and developing practical, human-centered solutions.
#GAAOdisha #OAS2023 #DesignThinking #CapacityBuilding
@GovernorOdisha @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief
@AtalNit @DoPTGoI @dept_ga @PCDept_Odisha @IPR_Odisha @rdmodisha
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๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ. ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ.
@AtalNit was proud to be the ecosystem partner for the ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, a flagship initiative under the ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐.
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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.
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Atal Innovation Mission strengthens Eastern India Innovation Ecosystem at Regional AIM SUMVAAD-East Chapter 2026
The conclave held at O-Hub, Bhubaneswar also witnessed the launch of the AIM- Odisha Chapter- a collaborative platform bringing together Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) and Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs) across Odisha
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@NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate #AtalInnovationMission
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The video is out now ๐ฌ.
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๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก. ๐ฎ๐ณ
Young innovators from Odisha earned a place in the nationโs biggest celebration โ 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
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๐ฎ๐ณโจ 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.
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๐ Future-Proof Enterprises: Reimagining Startups for Tomorrow! โจ
Proud to partner with #EarthAgain2025, where our CEO Shri Durga Prasad Gouda moderated a powerful panel on building resilient, sustainable & future-ready startups. ๐ก
Featuring:
๐น Prakarsh Diwedi โ Founder, iLine: Green logistics as the new backbone of economies.
๐น Shweta Dalmia โ CEO, Bharat Climate Startup: How policy & funding drive climate ventures.
๐น Debdarshan Mohanty โ CEO, GoCarbonPositive: Odishaโs potential in green tech.
๐ฌ Key takeaway: Scalable innovation is the true strength of startups โ blending tech, creativity & sustainability for impact! ๐ฑ
At @AtalNit , weโre committed to empowering such future-ready enterprises. ๐
@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @sambad_odisha @EarthAgain_IN
@tanaya_p @Shweta__dalmia @DurgaGouda @i_am_Punyas
#Sustainability #FutureProofStartups #Innovation #aicnalanda #ClimateTech
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๐ง Turn your sustainable ideas into real-world impac๐ฑ
@AtalNit joins hands with @Youth4WaterPlus
& @UNICEFOdisha for L.E.A.D., a 6-month mission-driven incubation program empowering students, innovators & startups to build solutions in water, climate & sustainability. ๐
Focus Areas:
โป๏ธ Circular Economy & Waste Mgmt
๐ฐ Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
โก Clean Energy
๐ผ Sustainable Livelihoods
๐ง Water Conservation
Get:
๐ก Mentorship | ๐Prototyping | ๐ฐ Funding | ๐ค Investor Access
Apply now ๐ bit.ly/LEAD-25
@AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog @startup_odisha
@moefcc @ForestDeptt @UNICEFIndia @youth4water @UNDP_India
@DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @shiprasaxena123
#LEAD2025 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation #aicnalanda #ecopreneur
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๐ 7 startups pitched at Bharat Pitchathon 4.0 | Odisha Edition hosted by @Headstarters & @AtalNit
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Regional investors joined the jury, unlocking growth & funding opportunities for founders. ๐โจ
@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manasku66511516 @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat @iadarshdas
#aicnalanda #headstart #Bharat #startup #investments #Entrepreneurship #Odisha
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@AtalNit, in collaboration with ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ, successfully hosted ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ | ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง on 29th August 2025 at Bhubaneswar โ 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 AIโs next wave featuring leaders from TiE Bhubaneswar, AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, and Vichayan AI โ 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. โจ
Together with Google for Startups, weโre 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
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TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025 | Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AIC-Nalanda
"TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025, the first edition in the city, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and startups from across the world.
The event was filled with insightful panels on entrepreneurship, industry growth, and nurturing Odishaโs startup ecosystem.
It was a wonderful experience connecting with people from diverse sectors and regions." - Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AIC - Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation
TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025
9-10 August
#TiECON2025 #TiEBhubaneswar #StartupOdisha #InvestInOdisha
@DurgaGouda @MrutyunjaySuar @MahalingMukesh @SujeetKOfficial @TiE_Bhubaneswar @TiEGlobal @CMO_Odisha
@InvestOdisha @EIT_Odisha @MsmeDepartment @startup_odisha @MSDESkillIndia @skilled_odisha @EnergyOdisha
@pradeepbsbjp @bukkapa @akmohantytatwa
@PsarathiGhosh @nspartha @nilambarrath @madanpadaki @SanuRath
@TiEDelhi @TiEMumbai @tiesv @TiEBangalore
@TiEChennai @TiERajasthan @KolkataTie99044
@TiEHyderabad @TiEPune @amanwani @AmitMookim
@alokmittal001
@jatintrivedim @vishaldevk @sheenujhawar @maharajasharma
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๐ค @AtalNit is excited to announce its partnership with @TiE_Bhubaneswar.
As a key player in fostering entrepreneurship in Odisha since 2011, ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ brings a wealth of experience and global network access. This collaboration, forged during ๐๐ข๐๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐, will empower startups with expert mentorship, market access, investor connects, and global exposureโstrengthening the stateโs innovation ecosystem and unlocking new growth opportunities.
@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit
#aicnalanda #Partnership #tieglobal #ecosystemlink
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๐ @AtalNit is glad to announce its partnership with the ICC National Women's Entrepreneurship Council.
As a leading organization dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs in Odisha, ๐๐๐๐๐ creates opportunities through mentoring, networking, and flagship initiatives. By supporting women-led startups and fostering meaningful connections, INWEC plays a pivotal role in driving inclusive growth.
Through this partnership, we aim to amplify our collective impact, promoting AIC-NITFโs programs to women entrepreneurs, sharing ecosystem insights, and co-creating platforms that nurture innovation and leadership among women founders.
@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @iwecin @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit
#aicnalanda #inwec #women
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On 12th August 2025, innovation came alive across Odisha! Under the ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ข initiative of @AIMtoInnovate, @NITIAayog, @AtalNit proudly led the stateโs Mega Tinkering Day execution โ bringing together ๐,๐๐๐+ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ค๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ฌ.
From classrooms to makerspaces, students immersed themselves in DIY innovation, teamwork, and hands-on STEM learning โ igniting curiosity and shaping the problem-solvers of tomorrow.
This collaborative effort between ๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐-๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ 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
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๐ข ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง!
@aicnalanda is pleased to release the latest edition of its quarterly newsletter, capturing key milestones, initiatives and engagements from ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐.
๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ฅ๐จ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ: bit.ly/AIC-EN17
@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manojkudandapat #aicnalanda #publication #newsletter #Startups #activity
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๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฐ๐๐ซ.
@AtalNit successfully hosted the ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐, an exclusive D2C Founders Meetup on 21st June 2025 in Bhubaneswar, bringing together D2C entrepreneurs for an evening of learning, connecting and exchanging thoughts.
The meet laid a ground for meaningful insights into Odisha's emerging D2C ecosystem, highlighting journeys of founders, strategic playbooks, and real-world experiences about building D2C brands in Odisha. From addressing on-ground challenges faced by D2C entrepreneurs to exploring emerging opportunities and fostering collaborations, the conversation laid the foundation for what's next in Odisha's D2C innovation journey.
Stay tuned as we roll-out more updates for the D2C Industry.
@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha
@DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit
#aicnalanda #D2C #D2CAscend #BrandOdisha #Startup #ecosystem #Entrepreneurship #CommunityBuilding
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๐งโโ๏ธ @AtalNit celebrates International Yoga Day.
On this ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ, Team AIC-Nalanda embraced the spirit of wellness, balance, and mindfulness through a collective yoga session.
From building inner strength to fostering clarity and focus, yoga remains a timeless practice that aligns body, mind, and purpose โ values that resonate deeply with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Letโs continue to grow stronger โ inside and out! ๐ฟ
@moayush
@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit
#aicnalanda #IDY2025 #YogaForOneEarthOneHealth #InternationalDayofYoga2025 #InternationalYogaDay
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๐ 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:
๐๏ธ Ms. Asta Kristin Sigurjonsdottir, CEO, Iceland Tourism Cluster
๐๏ธ Mr. Pankaj Parwanda, Co-Founder, goSTOPS
๐๏ธ Mr. Ebin Ephrem, Director, Merstra
๐๏ธ 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. ๐โ๏ธ
@AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @merstragroup @gostopsofficial @pankajparwanda @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @ebinephrem @imatalnit
@Manojkudandapat
#aicnalanda #otap #Tourismstartups #OdishaTourism #accelerationprogram #traveltech #startupindia



































