Nalanda Institute of Technology
Atal Incubation Centre run by Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. A technology business incubator for startup founders.
Nalanda Institute of Technology at a glance
| Address | Buddhist Villa, Chandaka, Bhubaneswar |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 3 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, Growth |
| Official website | www.thenalanda.com |
| principal@thenalanda.com |
Programs by Nalanda Institute of Technology
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Nalanda Institute of Technology, separate from the funding calls above.
Technology business incubator for startup founders with an idea and for existing startups that want to scale.
Best for: Startup founders with an idea, and existing startups that want to scale
- Idea, Growth
With Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The Atal Incubation Centre runs a technology business incubation programme for startup founders. Ideas and existing startups can both apply.
What you get
- Independent workspace with flexible occupancy
- Pitch sessions with investor networks, and help reaching government grants, debt and equity
- Corporate credits from partner companies
- Mentoring from in-house and outsourced mentors
- IoT lab, makerspace and digital library access
- Business model and legal assistance, networking, and market and web visibility
Who can apply
- Any aspiring startup founder with an idea
- Startups that want to scale an existing business
How selection works: an internal review committee scores the business plan for technical and business feasibility.
How to apply: submit an application with a business plan. No open call is listed on the site today, so confirm intake first.
IDEANEST Pre-Incubation Program
IncubationPre-incubation programme from the AIC. Its 2021 registration window is closed.
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IDEANEST is the AIC's pre-incubation programme. Registration closed on 30 April 2021, and the site lists a later IDEANEST 2.0 call from May 2022. Both are closed. Check the incubator before applying, because the site lists no current intake.
SANVRIDDHI Startup Acceleration Program
AcceleratorStartup acceleration programme from the AIC. The most recent call on the site is from December 2022 and is closed.
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SANVRIDDHI is the AIC's startup acceleration programme. The site lists a 2021 registration and a Sanvriddhi 2.0 call from December 2022. Both are closed. Check the incubator before applying, because the site lists no current intake.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Atal Incubation Centre, supported by Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog)
The incubator is one of the Atal Incubation Centres. The status is named on the incubator's own homepage.
Recognised as a Business Incubator by the Ministry of MSME· 2023
The college site says so. The Ministry of MSME list check is not confirmed here.
How to apply to Nalanda Institute of Technology
Before you apply
- Check for an open call first. The site lists none today.
- Ask whether the incubator takes equity or charges a fee. The site does not say.
How applications work
- Applications include a business plan.
- An internal review committee reviews every application for technical and business feasibility.
What reviewers look for
- Strength of the product idea: technical content, innovation, timelines and market potential.
- The core team and promoters.
- IP potential.
- Financial and commercial viability, and the breakeven period.
- Impact value and scalability.
About Nalanda Institute of Technology
AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation runs the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-NITF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is a technology business incubator, supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India. Its name follows the Nalanda Institute of Technology engineering college.
Who can apply
The incubator says it welcomes any aspiring startup founder who wants to turn an idea into a business. It also takes startups that want to scale an existing business. The pages read do not limit applicants to college students or to campus communities.
How selection works
You submit an application with a business plan. An internal review committee checks the technical and business feasibility of the plan. It then scores the idea on product strength, the core team, IP potential, financial and commercial viability, market timelines, breakeven and impact, and scalability.
What you get
The incubator lists independent workspaces with flexible occupancy, meeting rooms and a conference room. It connects incubatees with investor networks through pitch sessions and events. It also helps them reach government grants, debt and equity funding. Partner companies offer credits, including cloud and software providers. Other support includes in-house and outsourced mentoring, an IoT lab and makerspace, a digital library, business model and legal assistance, networking, and market and web visibility.
Intake and terms
The site shows no open application call today. Its latest dated call is from December 2022, and its call-for-application page returns not found. The site does not say whether the incubator takes equity or charges a fee, so ask before you apply.
Past programmes
The incubator has run IDEANEST, a pre-incubation programme, and SANVRIDDHI, a startup acceleration programme. Both have closed calls on the site.
Who runs it
The site says the centre is headed by experienced professionals who mentor founders. Its parent is Nalanda Institute of Technology.
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Frequently asked questions about Nalanda Institute of Technology
What is Nalanda Institute of Technology?
Nalanda Institute of Technology is an incubator based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
What does Nalanda Institute of Technology do?
AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation runs the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-NITF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is a technology business incubator, supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India. Its name follows the Nalanda Institute of Technology engineering college.
Where is Nalanda Institute of Technology located?
Nalanda Institute of Technology is located at Buddhist Villa, Chandaka, Bhubaneswar.
What programs does Nalanda Institute of Technology run?
Nalanda Institute of Technology runs Technology Business Incubation (AIC-NITF), IDEANEST Pre-Incubation Program and SANVRIDDHI Startup Acceleration Program.
Which Nalanda Institute of Technology programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: Technology Business Incubation (AIC-NITF). Growth stage: Technology Business Incubation (AIC-NITF). Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
What sectors does Nalanda Institute of Technology support?
Nalanda Institute of Technology works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does Nalanda Institute of Technology support?
Nalanda Institute of Technology supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
Is Nalanda Institute of Technology government recognised?
Nalanda Institute of Technology holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Atal Incubation Centre, supported by Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog) and Recognised as a Business Incubator by the Ministry of MSME.
How do I apply to Nalanda Institute of Technology?
- Check for an open call first. The site lists none today. - Ask whether the incubator takes equity or charges a fee. The site does not say. - Applications include a business plan. - An internal review committee reviews every application for technical and business feasibility. - Strength of the product idea: technical content, innovation, timelines and market potential.
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