Call for Project Proposals
NewGen IEDC is a program launched by National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and implemented by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
NewGen IEDC aims to inculcate the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship amongst the young Science and Technology students, encourage and support start-ups through guidance, mentorship & support.
The presence of NewGen IEDC at Chitkara University creates a vibrant entrepreneurial culture amongst the students of Chitkara University. Few amongst the “Job-Seekers” would be converted to “Job-Generators” through the entrepreneurial route.
If you are a student/research scholar of Chitkara University and have highly innovative business idea that has good commercial potential, then you can apply for funding from Chitkara University NewGen IEDC.
You can receive funding upto INR 250,000 for your project.
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Click here to view Video GalleryFunctions of Chitkara University NewGen IEDC
- To motivate, support and mentor students for identification, development and commercialization of their innovative ideas.
- To initiate targeted number of innovative student projects each year, for new product development.
- To organize Business Plan Competitions/Innovation Camps/ Hackathons with active involvement of industry and alumni.
- To guide and assist prospective entrepreneurs on various aspects such as preparing project reports, obtaining project approvals, loans and facilities from agencies of support system, technologies information, etc.
- To arrange interaction with entrepreneurs, bankers, professionals, potential customers and create a mentorship scheme for student innovators.
- To facilitate creation of entrepreneur’s club / E-Cells in the college to foster culture of entrepreneurship amongst students.
Advisory Board Members
| Head of the Host Institute | Dr. Madhu Chitkara Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University |
| Member Secretary, NewGen IEDC Project, NSTEDB, DST | Dr. Naveen Vasishta Consultant, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NSTEDB), DST, New Delhi |
| Project Director & Co-Member Secretary-NewGen IEDC, EDII, Ahmedabad | Mr. S B Sareen Former Director, Department of Projects (Govt.) Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) |
| Chief Coordinators | Dr. Sandhir Sharma Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab Dr. Amit Mittal Pro Vice Chancellor (Research Programs), Chitkara University, Punjab |
| Two senior faculty members from the Host Institution preferably with Relevant entrepreneurial / industry experience | Dr. Keerti Bhusan Pradhan Professor & Dean, CBS, Chitkara University, Punjab Dr. Neeraj Kumar Associate Professor & Chief Innovation Officer, CIIF, Chitkara University, Punjab |
| Representative of a nearby Technology Business Incubator | Dr. Adarsh Aggarwal Vice President, CIIF, Chitkara University, Punjab |
| Representative of SIDBI / Local Bank | CA. Rajat Bhatia CFO, Chitkara University Manager UCO Bank, Jhansla |
| Representative from Local Industry Association | Mr. Rajneesh Garg President, Indian Printed Circuit Association (IPCA) |
| Two Alumni Entrepreneurs from the Host Institution | Dr. Neha Tuli Founder & Director, 6DOF Solutions Private Limited Mr. Arpit Tinna CEO & Head R&D, Deepak Scientific Instruments, Haryana |
| Coordinator and Convener | Dr. Sagar Juneja Associate Director (Research), CURIN, Chitkara University, Punjab |
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
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Dr. Bonny Banerjee
The University of Memphis, USA
AI, Machine Learning and Embedded Systems -
Dr. Meenu Khurana
PVC, CSOET,
Chitkara University, H.P. -
Dr. Nitin Saluja
Director (Research)
CURIN, Chitkara University, Punjab
Electronics & Product Design Expert -
Mr. Deepak Nair
Automation and Product Design Expert
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Dr. Adarsh Agrawal
Professor & Head
CIIF, Chitkara University, Punjab
Business and Start- up Expert -
Dr. K.R. Ramkumar
Professor
CSE Engg., Chitkara University, Punjab
Mobile Networks, Big Data, IoT -
Dr. Gurpreet Singh
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engg., Chitkara University, Punjab
Mechatronics Expert -
Dr. Amit Kumar
Assistant Professor
ECE, Chitkara University, Punjab
Expert in Electronics -
Mr. Gaurav Goyal
Founder & CEO
Anukai Solutions Pvt. Ltd. -
Dr. Sagar Juneja
Associate Director (Research), CURIN
Electronics Expert -
Mr. Chanpreet Singh
Project Manager
NewGen IEDC, Chitkara University, Punjab
Mechanical and Tool Room Expert -
Mr. Vibhor Jain
Incubation Manager, CIIF, Chitkara University, Punjab
Startup Mentor -
Mr. Rajneesh Garg
President, Indian Printed Circuit Association (IPCA)
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Mr. Jatinder Singh Sandhu
President, Patiala Chamber of Industries
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Mr. Harinder Pal Singh Lamba
President, Patiala Industry Associations
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Mr. Rama Kant
Founder, Elinco Innovations
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Mr. Harpreet Singh
Director, Eon Infotech
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