Idea Incubation and Start-up ecosystem Support

The overarching goal of entrepreneurship is integral to the NEP by making youth more imaginative, innovative, ingenious, proactive, pioneering, and prospect oriented.
Aimed at encouraging design thinking and innovation JNIC supports the nurturing women entrepreneurship through hosting Workshops imparting skills for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Workshop on Design Thinking for Social Entrepreneurship
Workshop on SDG and Entrepreneurship
Creative Thinking- Edward de Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats
Design Thinking for Social Entrepreneurship
Ideation Workshops
Prototyping Workshops
Business Plan Workshop

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Research Internship

Research Internships at JNIC are aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the UGC Guidelines for Research Internships to be made compulsory for all Undergraduate Students. The ‘Research Internships’ can be of two types – internships that enhance employability of an individual student, and the other internship to develop research aptitude of an individual student.

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Under the Research Internship program students will:

You will be assigned to a research supervisor
complete a time-bound internship assignment with hands-on training in research tools, procedures, methodologies, and equipment, will be provided in addition to other aspects of carrying out a high-quality research.
work with teachers and scientists in HEIs, research institutions, industry research labs, nationally renowned organisations, and individuals who have made significant contributions in their disciplines (draftsmen, artisans, musicians, artists, choreographers, etc.).
be evaluated by supervisor at the end of the internship.
maintain a activity logbook and submit research report.

NEP specification if for students to be given research orientation and related competencies, and undertake research internship projects, as part of the research ability enhancement courses (RAEC). Student can complete the first research internship of 10 weeks duration after 1st year and second research internship of 10 weeks duration after 2nd year of graduate degree programme. For the student who are part of the 4-year degree programme they are mandated to complete the research ability enhancement courses (REAC) during 7th semester and research project work or dissertation during 7th and 8th semester. Additionally, such students may undergo optional research internships after 2nd or 4th semester, to enhance their research capabilities, by engaging as interns in HEI or research institute or industrial R and D labs.

Entrepreneurship Opportunities

Bold and Unique Idea Lead Development (BUILD)
Venture Development Centre, GITAM (Deemed to be) University, is pleased to announce the launch of the Bold and Unique Idea Lead Development (BUILD) program in collaboration with the iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad and Greenko Group. This is a distinct initiative aimed at scouting and supporting 75 student innovators, providing financial assistance as well as other necessary support for their creative and innovative ideas.

The primary objective of the BUILD program is to support undergraduate students and recent graduates in building innovative ideas that eventually turn into start-ups. It aims to foster a student-centric innovation ecosystem by providing resources such as design, fabrication, business mentorship, and other related support.

To support the BUILD program, we are inviting applications from innovators who meet our eligibility criteria:

The innovator must be an Indian citizen
Innovators must be UG students or recent graduates (2022 and later)
An Individual Innovator or a team can also apply
Innovation should contribute towards either the development or improvement of any product or process in existing or new fields; or should be a scalable business model with the potential to generate employment or wealth creation

If you know any innovators or a team with an idea for a start-up, we welcome your application. To apply, please fill out the application using the link: BUILD Application Form (google.com). Please ask all the student innovators to select GITAM as the preferred incubator for secondary support so that they can utilise the infrastructure, coaching, and other resources of the Venture Development Centre at the campus.

For more details about the program, kindly visit the website: BUILD - Bold Unique Idea Led Development (iith.ac.in)

Make your mark in the world with your bold and unique ideas. Submit your application today to be part of the BUILD program.

Summer 2023-Internships/Workshops

"Registration for Summer Workshops closed. For any queries email incubation@jyotinivas.org"

Workshops by Carpediem EdPsych Consultancy LLP

Guide To Counselling Skills - Level 1 Rs1500/-

Discovering Your IKIGAI : Journey From Self Discover to Passion Rs.1500/-
Industry Partner

A Career in Sustainability - Workshop by Deepwoods Initiatives on Environment Trust.

Global Challenges and Job Opportunities in Climate Change - GHG Emissions Reporting - Rs.2500
Industry Partner

Summer 2023 Workshops

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Research Internships@Incubation Centre – 9th -27th January 2023 by IC Team led by Dr. Sadhna Dash. The following students successfully completed their Research Internships at JNIC

Research Writing Workshop @ Jyoti Nivas Incubation Centre – 23rd to 25th January 2023 by Ms. Namrata (Department of English-UG)

Impact at the margins of society with Mr. Sayeed Javed of St. Sara on 1st February 2023 by Ms. Roseline Gomes (Department of Psychology-UG)
The institution is looking for volunteers who can teach their students – introduce them to skills like - Resume writing, kitchen and terrace gardening, Urban farming, Bio-compositing, Financial Literacy and other Outreach Activities

Celebrating budding young Women Entrepreneurs on Women’s Day – 1 day Workshop on Design Thinking for Social Entrepreneurship (Bring-Your-Own-Idea Workshop) in collaboration with E-Cell, Fortitude - 8th March 2023

Idea Incubation and Start-up ecosystem Support