About AIC-JNUFI
The Atal Incubation Centre – JNU Foundation for Innovation (AIC-JNUFI) was incorporated on 14th May 2019 (CIN: U80904DL2019NPL350050). It is supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India.
AIC-JNUFI is located at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus, New Delhi.
Organogram
Board of Directors:
Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice Chancellor, JNU
Prof. Brajesh Kumar Pandey, Rector – I, JNU
Prof. Ravikesh, Registrar, JNU
Team AIC:
Coordinator: Dr. J. Jeganaathan, School of International Studies, JNU
Co-coordinator: Dr. Saurabh Kumar Sharma, School of Computer and Systems Sciences, JNU
CEO: Dr. Saket Chattopadhyay
Manager (Admin & Finance): Mr. Prabhat Singh,
AIC-JNUFI vision
To transform academic excellence into entrepreneurial success and become a Centre of Excellence and an Engine of Growth. The vision is to address critical societal challenges and contribute to national development through innovation.
AIC-JNUFI mission
To promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by nurturing cutting-edge research ideas into sustainable startups. AIC-JNUFI provides a world-class incubation ecosystem focusing on deep-tech, life sciences, and biotech startups.
Ecosystem for Innovation and facilities at AIC-JNUFI
o Focus areas using Deeptech, AI etc., in life sciences, biotechnology, IT, direct societal outreach, Open to other sectors.
o Support from ideation to POC by connecting to mentors
o Dry lab spaces
o Experimental lab spaces
o Coworking/hot desk spaces
o Biosafety Level-3 state-of-the-art facility
o Networking
o Fund raising connects
o Workshops and Trainings
o External professional services- IP management, legal consultancy, financial advisory
o Acclaimed JNU library resources
o Access to campus research infrastructure
o Advanced instrumentation research facility
o Central laboratory animal resources
o High-speed internet
o Conference and training rooms
AIC-JNUFI Activities
AIC-JNUFI actively promotes entrepreneurship through partnerships and training programs. Activities include:
- Startup counseling with outside mentors and support ecosystem including PHD Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and other bodies.
- Women's entrepreneurship meets
- Entrepreneurship collaboration with Aryabhatta College
- MoUs signed with HDFC Bank, Wadhwani Foundation, ShowReel
- 15 ecosystem partnerships and 2 training programs conducted
Funding support to AIC-JNUFI
The AIC-JNUFI is primary funded by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. AIC-JNUFI functions on a not-for-profit revenue generation model that include:
- Licensing fees and rental income
- CSR grants and corporate partnerships
- Startup equity and success fees
- Workshops, consultancy and training sessions
- Future support through external grants/collaborations/endowments
Startup companies at AIC (at a glance)
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Incubated startups: 18 Sector-wise distribution: |
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Contact Details
Address:
Atal Incubation Centre – JNU Foundation for Innovation (AIC-JNUFI),
201, Convention Centre,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road,
Munirka, New Delhi - 110067, India
Email: aicjnufi@gmail.com