iTBI-NIDHI Inclusive Technology Business Incubator
Implementing Organization
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Principal Investigator
Dr. Githa S Heggde
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Project Overview
The i-TBI program at UPES aims to accelerate innovation and problem-solving, as the current ecosystem for innovation and startup incubation is at nascent stages. 'Inclusive TBI' can play a vital role in normalizing resources and value creation across the country. UPES inculcates the spirit of Innovation Entrepreneurship IE among students, innovators, and entrepreneurs, encouraging and supporting innovative ideas and startup creation through incubation. With mentoring support from UPES and the startup ecosystem, UPES encourages students and entrepreneurs to build startups around innovative ideas. The university has already been working towards creating a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem with a variety of labs, FAB Labs research facilities, IPR labs, subject matter experts, and mentors.