🚀 DST NIDHI (i-TBI@NITH)

Inclusive Technology Business Incubator at NIT Hamirpur

About Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI)

The Uttishthati Foundation is a non-profit organization established in September 2023 as a Section-8 company under the i-TBI-NEB scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. A total of 7118 sq. ft. area in NITH has been dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven solutions by supporting startups and individuals in transforming their ideas into successful ventures.

With guidance from a dedicated Board of Directors and Board of Governors, the foundation provides a nurturing environment for budding entrepreneurs and supports them in bridging the gap between ideation and commercialization.

The foundation primarily focuses on idea incubation, prototype development, and deployment support. It assists innovators in refining their concepts, creating functional prototypes, and implementing market-ready solutions. Through mentoring, resource allocation, and strategic guidance, i-TBI helps startups navigate challenges in product development and business scaling.

Idea to Prototype

Before creating a product or service, organisations start with an idea.

Prototype Development

Proof of concept to test the idea and then creating a model of the product to test functionality and desirability.

Deployment

The process of making the product available for use by users and other programs.

Getting Started - Incubation Journey

1. Application Submission
2. Pitch Your Idea
3. Identify Support Requirement
4. Engagement
5. Product Prototype Demonstration
6. Evaluation

Board of Directors

Name	Designation	Phone
Prof. Hiralal Murlidhar Suryawanshi	Director	+91-01972-222308
Dr. Pamita Awasthi	Director	+91-01972-254140
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma	Director	+91-01972-254730
Mr. Ajay DD Singhania	Director	-