Through SURGE 6.0 — @AtalNit's Annual Incubation Programme, we help you navigate the journey from functional prototype/MVP to market readiness with structured incubation, strategic guidance, expert mentorship and ecosystem support. 👉 bit.ly/SURGE6 #aicnalanda

@AtalNiT had the opportunity to welcome 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐀𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡, 𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐒, Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, to its facility on 3rd October 2026.

We are pleased to share the launch of “अभ्युदय – 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚”. a compendium showcasing startups supported by @AtalNit under the 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥. Calling applications for 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄 𝟔.𝟎, @AtalNit's 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 for founders with a working Prototype or MVP . #aicnalanda #incubationsupport

𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is officially launched. @AtalNit has officially launched the Odisha School Innovation Challenge (OSIC) 2026—a state-level platform for school students across Odisha with working prototypes or advanced proof-of-concept solutions addressing real-world challenges.

🚀 Got an idea? It’s high time you take it further. LEAD 2.0 – Leading Entrepreneurs for Action & Development is here!

𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! At @AtalNit , we believe that the most impactful innovations are born from real-world challenges. Today, we are proud to celebrate a milestone that reflects this very belief.

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.

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

✨ 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

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

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

✨ 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

🚀 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

🚀 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

💬 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: bit.ly/VR2-RDS 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

🚀 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

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

✨ “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: bit.ly/vritika2 @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @iamroshan98 #aicnalanda #WomenInBusiness #VritikaWCIP2026 #StartupOdisha #D2CWomen #InclusiveInnovation #WomenFounders

🎬 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: youtu.be/R6grIhVYbV0 @AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog @startupindia @startup_odisha @ScAndTechOdisha @OSEPA_Official @AtalNit @SMEOdisha @IndiaDST @CMO_Odisha @dpradhanbjp @NityanandaBJP @drjitendra @ceoatalnit #WingsOfInnovation #StudentInnovators #IndiaInnovation #AtalTinkeringLab #RepublicDay2026