National Institute of Technology Srinagar
National Institute of Technology Srinagar
The innovation and incubation centre of NIT Srinagar, offering pre-incubation, incubation and entrepreneurship support to innovators in Jammu and Kashmir.
National Institute of Technology Srinagar at a glance
| Part of | National Institute of Technology Srinagar |
|---|---|
| Address | Hazratbal, Srinagar 190005 |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea |
| Official website | nitsri.ac.in |
| info@nitsri.ac.in |
Programs by National Institute of Technology Srinagar
2 past programs · Filter all programs
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आगे क्या?
यह काफ़ी पहले बंद हुआ था और हमें नहीं पता कि यह फिर चलेगा या नहीं। "मुझे बताएँ" दबाएँ, चलने पर हम ईमेल करेंगे।
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at National Institute of Technology Srinagar, separate from the funding calls above.
Pre-incubation and incubation support for engineering-led and grass-root ideas in Jammu and Kashmir.
Best for: Engineering students, technocrats, innovators and start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir
- Idea
- One year at the initial stage, extendable with approval
- Takes equity
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The IIEDC Incubation Centre supports early ideas from engineering students, technocrats, innovators and other stakeholders, with mentoring and the institute's services.
What you get
- Mentoring for three to six months, or for a period agreed between mentor and start-up
- Access to the institute's services, facilities and networks
- Support for ideas that address regional industry, energy, environment and sanitation problems
Who can apply
- The centre's page describes engineering students, technocrats, innovators and other stakeholders with an engineering solution
- The 2020 policy describes start-up support for students, staff and faculty, so confirm your eligibility with the centre
How to apply
- Use the 'Share your innovative ideas to become an incubatee' route on the centre's page, or write to info@nitsri.ac.in
Takes grass-root innovations from the region into a national grassroots innovation network, with platform and support.
Best for: Young innovators from the region, including non-technical grass-root innovators
- Idea
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
GRIDS links young innovators from the region with a national grassroots innovation network, providing the platform, infrastructure and support needed to incubate grass-root ideas.
Who can apply
- Young innovators from the region, including non-technical people working on valuable grass-root or remote-area ideas
Background
- The institute signed a memorandum of understanding with NIF India in 2016 for this work
Incubation tracks
The routes into National Institute of Technology Srinagar, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-incubation and incubationSupport for early ideas, with mentoring and institute services. Duration is one year at the initial stage, extendable with approval. | Pre-incubation | — | — |
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 27 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "National Institute of Technology Srinagar" (SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
How to apply to National Institute of Technology Srinagar
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है
- केंद्र का पेज इंजीनियरिंग छात्रों, टेक्नोक्रेट और नवप्रवर्तकों का स्वागत करता है। 2020 की नीति छात्रों, कर्मचारियों और संकाय के इन्क्यूबेशन का वर्णन करती है, इसलिए केंद्र से पूछें कि आप पर कौन सा लागू होता है।
आवेदन कैसे करें
- केंद्र के पेज के जरिए अपना विचार जमा करें, या info@nitsri.ac.in पर लिखें।
- वह इंजीनियरिंग समस्या बताएं जिसे आप हल कर रहे हैं और वह किसे प्रभावित करती है।
फ़ोकस
- केंद्र के लिए सबसे अच्छा फ़िट एक व्यावहारिक इंजीनियरिंग समाधान है, जो क्षेत्रीय समस्या को हल करे: grass-root innovation, छोटे और सूक्ष्म उद्योगों की ज़रूरतें, ऊर्जा, पर्यावरण, कचरा या स्वच्छता।
About National Institute of Technology Srinagar
National Institute of Technology Srinagar runs its innovation and entrepreneurship work through the Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneur Development Centre (IIEDC). The centre started its activities in May 2015 and replaced the institute's older EDP cell. It is based on the institute's campus at Hazratbal, on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Who the centre supports
The centre's page describes its support as open to engineering students, technocrats, innovators and other stakeholders who want an engineering solution to a problem, with a focus on Jammu and Kashmir. Its pre-incubation and incubation support helps early ideas become start-ups, with mentoring and access to the institute's services.
Who can apply
The centre's page and the institute's 2020 startup policy describe the audience differently. The page says engineering students, technocrats, innovators and other stakeholders. The policy describes incubation for start-ups run by students, staff and faculty. Founders who are not connected to the institute should confirm eligibility with the centre before applying.
What support covers
Mentoring runs for three to six months, or for a period agreed between the mentor and the start-up. The institute's policy says incubation services may be provided in return for fees, for equity, or at zero payment, and that the institute may take a stake in supported companies, decided case by case. The policy also sets up an innovation fund for seed funding, decided case by case.
Focus areas
The centre's stated thrust areas include grass-root innovation, solutions for micro and small industrial problems, energy conservation, environmental protection, waste management and sanitation, and prototype development.
Who runs it
Prof Saad Parvez is listed as Head of the IIEDC, and Dr Noor Zaman Khan as Incubation Incharge. Student team leads run the centre's cells.
Current activity
The centre's page names one incubatee it is currently supporting, an alternative to conventional brick kilns, and lists Move Beyond, a career counselling social startup, as incubated by the centre. The centre's pages date largely from 2020 to 2024, so confirm the current intake before applying.
Get in touch
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Who they work with
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The team
Prof Saad Parvez
प्रमुख, IIEDC
Dr Noor Zaman Khan
Incubation Incharge, IIED Centre
Frequently asked questions about National Institute of Technology Srinagar
What is National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar is an incubator based in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
What does National Institute of Technology Srinagar do?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar runs its innovation and entrepreneurship work through the Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneur Development Centre (IIEDC). The centre started its activities in May 2015 and replaced the institute's older EDP cell.
Where is National Institute of Technology Srinagar located?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar is located at Hazratbal, Srinagar 190005.
What programs does National Institute of Technology Srinagar run?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar runs Pre-incubation and incubation (IIEDC Incubation Centre) and Grassroots Innovation Development Studio (GRIDS).
What sectors does National Institute of Technology Srinagar support?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar works with startups in Social Impact.
What stage of startup does National Institute of Technology Srinagar support?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar supports startups at the Ideation stage.
Is National Institute of Technology Srinagar government recognised?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
How do I apply to National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
- केंद्र का पेज इंजीनियरिंग छात्रों, टेक्नोक्रेट और नवप्रवर्तकों का स्वागत करता है। 2020 की नीति छात्रों, कर्मचारियों और संकाय के इन्क्यूबेशन का वर्णन करती है, इसलिए केंद्र से पूछें कि आप पर कौन सा लागू होता है। - केंद्र के पेज के जरिए अपना विचार जमा करें, या info@nitsri.ac.in पर लिखें। - वह इंजीनियरिंग समस्या बताएं जिसे आप हल कर रहे हैं और वह किसे प्रभावित करती है। - केंद्र के लिए सबसे अच्छा फ़िट…
Who runs National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
Prof Saad Parvez (प्रमुख, IIEDC) and Dr Noor Zaman Khan (Incubation Incharge, IIED Centre).
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