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NITI Aayog and Sikkim government organises workshop on “Building Innovation and Startup Ecosystem“
12th November, 2024
NITI Aayog member visits AIC – SMUTBI, discusses startup ecosystem in NE
11th November, 2024
AIC – SMUTBI selects 7 Startups HDFC Bank Parivartan Grant for North East India
21st May, 2024
Startup Founders Connect
18th May, 2024
IGNITE: AIC – SMU Technology Business Incubator empowers North East startups
7th May, 2024
IGNITE: AIC – SMU Technology Business Incubator empowers North East startups with HDFC CSR Parivartan Grant
7th May, 2024
AIC-SMUTBI celebrates National Startup Day 2024
17th January, 2024
Darjeeling Startup Summit
30th November, 2023
Darjeeling Founders Meet
21st August, 2023
XR Startup Conclave 2023 concludes fostering innovation in emerging technologies
12th August, 2023
AIC-SMUTBI facilitates Startup 20 Townhall and Public Consultations
29th May, 2023
A lecture G20 Startup20 at Sikkim Sabha, Gangtok
24th March, 2023
Startup20 Meet Concludes at Gangtok
19th March, 2023
G20 in Gangtok – A First Big Step Towards a Startup Ecosystem in Remote Sikkim
18th March, 2023
CM Highlights Sikkim’s Aspirational Population Towards Entrepreneurship
18th March, 2023
City’s startup20 to drive GDP growth of India in next 20 years
Visit of Hon’ble Union Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal to AIC-SMUTBI during North East Entrepreneur’s Dialogue
18th February, 2023
AIC-SMUTBI Celebrates National Startup Day
16th January, 2023
AIC-SMUTBI partners with Facebook (Meta) and Ministry of Information Technology for Start-ups Program
Biren Flag off new startup in Manipur
7th October, 2022
XR Startup Program to discover, nurture, and accelerate XR technology startups across India
7th October, 2022
AIC-SMUTBI to help launch Meta-backed startup accelerator program
13th September, 2022
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Six startups obtain seed funds from AIC-SMUTBI
10th June, 2022
Sikkim Chronicle entrepreneurs’ conclave starts in Gangtok
29 May, 2022
Tripura Start-up receives huge grant
27th March, 2022
Numaligarh Refinery Limited, AIC-SMUTBI sign pact to support start-ups
27th March, 2022
Startup India chooses AIC-SMUTBI to provide financial assistance to startups
7th January, 2022
AIC-SMUTBI selected by Startup India to provide financial Assitance to Startups
7th January, 2022
Currently AIC-SMUTBI is incubating 45+ Startups and supporting 60+ Startups from all across the country and so far nearly 177+ jobs have been directly created. The Incubation center has successfully conducted various training and acceleration programs like “Lets’ Accelerate” program in partnership with Lets venture, “Wadhwani Foundation Venture Fast Tract(VFT) program” funded by Bill and Milinda Gates Foundation, “SAPNE 1.0 program for NE Startups” a program fully funded by AIM Niti Aayog and recently the Incubation Center has launched “Startup School” @AIC-SMUTBI for the next Cohort of Startups enrolling in the Center.
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A New Startup ecosystem enabler is rising in North-Eastern part of India !!
July 8, 2021
Currently AIC-SMUTBI is incubating 45+ Startups and supporting 60+ Startups from all across the country and so far nearly 177+ jobs have been directly created. The Incubation center has successfully conducted various training and acceleration programs like “Lets’ Accelerate” program in partnership with Lets venture, “Wadhwani Foundation Venture Fast Tract(VFT) program” funded by Bill and Milinda Gates Foundation, “SAPNE 1.0 program for NE Startups” a program fully funded by AIM Niti Aayog and recently the Incubation Center has launched “Startup School” @AIC-SMUTBI for the next Cohort of Startups enrolling in the Center.
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Dominic Syangbo, Bilingual Vitae – A One-Stop Specialized Bridging Platform, Connecting People Across Cultures for Foreign Language Learning
July 5, 2021
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Empowered Committee Reviews Loan Performance of Banks
March 17, 2021
IFPPC concludes at SMIT after 4months on 19th Feb. 2021
February 20, 2021
Institution’s Innovation Council – SMIT in association with AIC-SMUTBI organized the “Innovative and Futuristic Product Prototype ‘International’ Challenge”, a 4-month long event held virtually. The event was launched by Prof. (Dr) Ashis Sharma, Director, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology on 12th Oct. 2020 as SMIT’s effort to support the “Make in India” and “Atma-Nirbhar Bharat” initiatives with prizes worth Rs. 2 lakhs.
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Sikkim team wins ‘Defence India Start-up Challenge’, gets Rs 1.5 crore grant
February 19, 2021
AATWRI Aerospace Private Limited, a start-up incubated at Atal Incubation Centre-Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubator (AIC-SMUTBI) won the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC-4) organised by Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
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STARTUP INCUBATED AT AIC-SMUTBI WINS RS 1.5 CR GRANT AT DEFENCE INDIA STARTUP CHALLENGE
February 18, 2021
AATWRI Aerospace Pvt Ltd, a startup incubated at AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubator (AIC-SMUTBI) has been declared as the winner of the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC-4) which was organized by Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
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Startup incubated at AIC-SMUTBI wins Rs 1.5 Crore grant at Defence India Startup Challenge
February 18, 2021
AATWRI Aerospace Pvt Ltd, a startup incubated at AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubator (AIC-SMUTBI) has been declared as the winner of the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC-4) which was organized by Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
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Idea Exposition Hackathon’ held at AIC-SMUTBI
January 26, 2021
An idea exposition hackathon on “Innovations in Agriculture, Sustainable Environment and Ecotourism” was organised by the AIC-SMUTBI (Atal Incubation Centre Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubation Foundation) in collaboration with IKP, Bangalore and funded and supported by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Regional Innovation Centre (BRIC) on January 22 and 23, 2021.
From a pool of 15 startups, 6 startups were shortlisted for the finals, which were put on fast-track mentoring and funnelled through the final pitch during the 36-hour hackathon.
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36 hours idea exposition hackathon held at AIC-SMUTBI, Sikkim’s Lagstal and Chakras Farm declared collective winners
January 24, 2021
An idea exposition hackathon on “Innovations in Agriculture, Sustainable Environment and Ecotourism” was organized by AIC-SMUTBI in collaboration with IKP, Bangalore and funded and supported by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Regional Innovation Centre (BRIC) on 22nd and 23rd January 2021.
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36 Hours Idea Exposition Hackathon held at AIC-SMUTBI. Two winners receives Rs 50,000/- as grant from BIRAC and IKP, Bangalore.
January 24, 2021
An idea exposition hackathon on “Innovations in Agriculture, Sustainable Environment and Ecotourism” was organized by AIC-SMUTBI in collaboration with IKP, Bangalore and funded and supported by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Regional Innovation Centre (BRIC) on 22nd and 23rd January, 2021.
It was a 36 hours grind, from a pool of 15 startups, 6 startups were shortlisted for the finals which were put on fast track mentoring and funnelled through the final pitch.
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AIC-SMUTBI launches Venture Fast Track (VFT) incubation Cohort in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation
December 12, 2020
AIC-SMUTBI located at SMIT campus Majitar, which is Sikkim’s first incubation centre supported by AIM, NITI AAYOG launched its 2nd cohort of Incubation for startups called the Venture Fast Track (VFT) in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation. It is funded and supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and AIM, NITI AAYOG. A total of 13 startups from 9 states of Eastern part of India are selected from a pool of 56 applications.
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Founders Speak @AIC-SMUTBI
December 12, 2020
2nd Cohort of AIC-SMUTBI is in progress in partnership with Wadhwani Foundation and is supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation & AIM NITI AAYOG.
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WE CARE – HealBridge
December 12, 2020
Heal bridge, home diagnostics and medicine delivery facilities, is a venture started by young entrepreneurs. It was started with the motive of ‘’ We care and We innovate’’.
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Re-Inventing Farming – The Chakras Farm
October 7, 2020
Chakras Farm uses technology to innovate traditional farming, producing organic and hygienic produces, with health benefits.Click Here to View More.
Untap’d launches its operations in Europe Frankfurt, Germany to help create a global system of connected vehicles
September 6, 2020
“The vision was clear and all we needed were believers. AIC – Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubator and Mainstage Incubator believed in our vision and it’s all because of them that today Untap’d is scaling its business into the European market in Frankfurt, Germany” says Yash (Co-Founder & VP R&D)
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SIX SIKKIM ENTREPRENEURS SELECTED IN NERES 1.0 TO RECEIVE SEED GRANT
Six start-ups by entrepreneurs from Sikkim have been selected to receive seed grant of Rs. 5 lakh each after being selected in NERES 1.0. The entrepreneurship summit aimed at offering a platform to promising start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs across the North Eastern region was organised by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati. The six recipients of the grant are Abhinandan Dhakal (Shoten Group), Chimi Ongmu Bhutia (Lagstal), Manisha Sharma (Tag Along), Sonam Choden Bhutia (Norhla Corn Husk Flower), Pranay Kumar (Chakras Farm) and Pritam Pany (Voyage).
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Innovation during a pandemic: Duo invents portable automatic hand sanitiser
June 18th 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has infected most countries in the world, also causing an unimaginable number of deaths worldwide, and while most nations are using their best resources to find a vaccine, the pandemic hasn’t limited the imagination and creativeness of innovators.
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The Covid-19 Outbreak: Dire Straits for Startups
June 5th 2020
The Indian startup ecosystem is facing particularly pronounced challenge to business continuity due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the nationwide lockdown, warehouses, retail stores, supply chain and delivery operations of many startups have ceased.
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How COVID-19 lockdown is impacting businesses across Northeast
April 29th 2020
Dr Tejbanta S Chingtham, CEO, CEO, AIC-SMUTBI & Mentor of Change at Atal Innovation Mission, Sikkim says startups being incubated at their centre are facing problems post lockdown because of low bandwidth at their homes. The startups have three dedicated internet lines at the incubation centre.
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AIC-SMUTBI team develops reusable 3D printed mask
April 15th 2020
Prior to the global and massive spread of coronavirus, few people cared about wearing masks. In India, masks became important to city dwellers in the last couple of years due to rampant air pollution making breathing difficult. Fast forward to 2020 and stores have run out of face masks.
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AIC-SMUTBI acceleration prog begins virtually for Sikkim startups
April 9th 2020
3-month programme is for those who want to be self-employed or want to start a business, but are not fully aware of aspects needed to be sustainable, profitable & growth-oriented.
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AIC-SMUTBI acceleration program for local startups launched virtually
April 5th 2020
The coronavirus has severe repercussions on the global economy and many entrepreneurs hadn’t thought of a backup plan that would help their businesses since the pandemic was sudden and unanticipated. Yet in the midst of it all, there are a select few who are vowing to learn more and work toward strengthening their business models.
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The two-day District Udyam Samaagam which kick started in AIC-SMUTBI premises
March 7th 2020
The two-day District Udyam Samaagam which kick started in AIC-SMUTBI premises on 6th March, 2020, concluded today with the valedictory function. The Samagaam was organised by the District Industries Centre (East &North), Commerce & Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, and supported by the Office of Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME, Government of India and AIC-SMUTBI. The event was inaugurated by Speaker, SLA, Shri L. B. Das.
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NorthEast’s first Atal Incubation Centre set in motion
February 17th 2020
This weekend saw the launch of the first Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) in the North East! The AIC at the Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubator (SMUTBI) was inaugurated on Saturday (February 15, 2020) at Majhitar, Rangpo by Shri Ganga Prasad, Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim. AIC-SMUTBI hopes to become one of the top incubators of the country.
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ATAL INCUBATION CENTRE SIKKIM LAUNCHED AT SMIT
February 16th 2020
Governor Ganga Prasadinaugurated the Atal Incubation Centre Sikkim- Manipal University Technology Business Incubation (AIC-SMUTBI) at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT), Majhitar near Rangpo today. The event had the presence of State Education minister KungaNima Lepcha, AIM NITIAayog mission director R. Ramanathan, State chief secretary S.C. Gupta, Education ACS G.P. Upadhyaya, Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) vice-chancellor M.D. Venkatesh,State government officials, entrepreneurs and students of ATLs from across Sikkim.
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iDEX Road show held in Gangtok
December 6th 2019
iDEX Road show was held today in the state capital. iDEX is one of the major grand challenges organized by the Government of India. AIC-SMUTBI(Atal Incubation Centre – Sikkim Manipal University, Majhitar)with support from Ministry of Defence, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI AAYOG announced the partnership in hosting this grand challenge for the North Eastern Region.
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#TogetherWeProsper: As Intuit Circles hits the 1-year milestone, startups share their growth experience
November 30th 2019
According to statistics published by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2019, around 20 percent of startups fail in the first year itself. With challenges like fierce market competition, insufficient capital, lack of mentoring, bookkeeping, hiring and customer access, the startup world is the epitome of the survival of the fittest.
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Program on Intellectual Property Rights at Atal Incubation Centre of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology.
At a program on Intellectual Property Rights at Atal Incubation Centre of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Thomas Chandy, Additional Chief Secretary and Jaswant N, Joint Secretary of the Department of Industries and Commerce shares their view on different aspects of entrepreneurship.
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Sikkim ranks first in Innovation ranking of NE states
October 19th 2019
Sikkim has always prided itself on being innovative, with the venture into becoming a fully organic state, becoming a growing hub of successful startups and breaking barriers with policies for development in both rural and urban sectors.
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Sikkim: AIC-SMUTBI hosts one day workshop on fund raising for Start-ups
October 18th 2019
AIC-SMUTBI (Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubator), Majitar hosted a one-day workshop on ‘How and When to Raise Funding for Start-ups’ at their Incubation Centre. The workshop was conducted by the founder of India’s largest online platform for start-up funding ‘Lets Venture’, Ms Shanti Mohan.
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Sikkim: AIC-SMUTBI hosts one day workshop on fund raising for Start-ups
October 18th 2019
AIC-SMUTBI (Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubator), Majitar hosted a one-day workshop on ‘How and When to Raise Funding for Start-ups’ at their Incubation Centre. The workshop was conducted by the founder of India’s largest online platform for start-up funding ‘Lets Venture’, Ms. Shanti Mohan.
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Sikkim: Entrepreneurship World Cup regional finals held at SMIT
July 24, 2019
The finale of the East India edition of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) was organised by Atal Incubation Centre-Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubation Foundation (AIC-SMU) in Majitar, East Sikkim, on Monday.
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Entrepreneurship WC: SMU Technology Business Incubation Holds Regional Round In Gangtok.
July 24th 2019
The AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation (SMUTBI), Majitar, facilitated the First Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) regional finals in collaboration with MiSK (the Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Foundation of Dubai), in an organization with the Global Entrepreneurship Network and The Global Education and Leadership Foundation (tGELF) on Monday.
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Entrepreneurship World Cup Eastern India Regional Final held in Sikkim
July 23rd, 2019
The Entrepreneurship World Cup Eastern India Regional Final was held on the 22nd of July at Atal Incubation Centre – Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubator to make an impact on all the young entrepreneurs of North Eastern part of India and help their entrepreneurial ideas get implemented.
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Sikkim to Get Its First Incubator, AIC- SMUTBI by Mid-June
The AIC- SMU Technology and Business Incubator (AIC- SMUTBI) is all set for its inauguration by mid-June 2019 at the SMIT Campus, Majhitar. Aiming at providing world-class state-of-the-art facilities to the start-ups, it is one of the 100 incubators envisioned by the Government of India through NITI Aayog, selected among the 2676 applicants from across the nation.
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Sikkim: Entrepreneurship World Cup regional finals held at SMIT
July 24, 2019
The finale of the East India edition of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) was organised by Atal Incubation Centre-Sikkim Manipal University Technology Business Incubation Foundation (AIC-SMU) in Majitar, East Sikkim, on Monday.
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World Cup for Entrepreneurs! An opportunity for startups to scale Globally.
21st May 2019
Nearly 100,000 people from over 100 countries are in the grip of the World Cup fever. Training is on in full swing, competitors are sharpening their skills, and their sights are set on the big prize.
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An Entrepreneurial Big Bang; Sikkim’s first Incubation Centre at SMIT
19th May 2019
The ‘AIC-SMU TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATION FOUNDATION’ at SMIT is one of the 100 Incubators in INDIA selected from 2,676 Applicants from across the Nation and will be the State’s First Incubation Centre.
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Master Class Session – Company Formation with Mr Pratik Jain on 22nd June 2021
An Advocate practicing at Jaipur, Rajasthan, Mr Pratik Jain graduated from Gujarat National Law University and is currently pursuing a PGD in Consumer Law & Practice from National Law School of India University in Bangalore.
He is now a Managing Associate at N.C. Jain Advocate & Associates – Civil and Commercial Law Attorneys, having joined his family practise as a third-generation lawyer. His interests lies in Technology Law and Contracts, so he is involved in the Start-up ecosystem and assists start-ups by providing industry-specific contract management and dispute resolution.
Also, he has collaborated with Dastawezz to assist start-ups with their legal requirements.
Mr Pratik threw in-depth knowledge on company formation with topics such as Registration process, types of Business Entities, how to convert OPC and LLP to a Private Ltd. Company, list of Compliances, Penalties and Consequences, the Startup India Program, GST and Trademark registration, complying with IT Laws, with an emphasis on the importance of Privacy Policy and Consumer Protection Laws for Tech Startups.
The Inaugural session of Startup Acceleration Program for Northeast (SAPNE 1.0) by AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation was held virtually on 12th May 2021.
Dr Tej S. Chingtham Chingtham, CEO, AIC-SMUTBI welcomed the esteemed guests, knowledge partners, program partners and the newly selected 30 Startup Founders of SAPNE 1.0 cohort.
The program was addressed virtually by varous dignitaries with motivating and inspirational words from the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Shri Indra Hang Subba, Dr Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, AIM, NITI AAYOG, Lt. General Dr Rajan S. Grewal, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Sikkim Manipal University and Chairman, Board of Directors, AIC-SMUTBI.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr Sonam Wangchuk, Founding Director, Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh.
