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On the occasion of National Startup Day (16 January 2025), Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), delivered an insightful speech highlighting the emerging initiatives undertaken by BIRAC, along with the facilities and funding opportunities available at the BIRAC. Following Dr. Jitendra's address, attendees had the privilege to witness the inspiring journey of Kumaar Bagrodia, a neuroscientist and founder of NeuroLeap. Kumaar Bagrodia session focused on the transformative role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data in driving innovation within the biotechnology sector. He elaborated on the applications of AI in drug discovery, precision medicine, and agricultural biotechnology, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize these fields. After the session, Anil Singh, General Manager of IIT Mandi Catalyst, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the speakers and attendees. He commended the impactful insights shared by Dr. Jitendra and Kumaar Bagrodia, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to inspiring startups and fostering innovation in biotechnology and allied fields. Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi | Chhaya Chauhan | Taranjeet Kaur | Amit Kumar | NeuroLeap, Brain Enhancement | HALE Healthy Ageing & Longevity Enhancement | FLAL Future of Life and Longevity | Arkni PhotoBioLife | Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Gajendra Singh | Radhe Shyam Sharma | Gaurav P. | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur #NationalStartupDay2025 #IITMandiCatalyst #BioInnovation #BIRACSupport #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfBiotech  #Incubator #startups #innovation #startupinhills

IIT Mandi Catalyst is hosting a session titled “Exploring the Role of Emerging Technologies for Bio-Innovation” to celebrate National Startup Day 2025.  At IIT Mandi Catalyst, we are dedicated to driving innovation and entrepreneurship, empowering startups to create meaningful impact. With unwavering support from BIRAC, we remain committed to nurturing health tech startups and enabling their transformative ideas to become real-world solutions. Event Details: 📅 Date: January 16, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 🎙 Speaker: Mr. Kumaar Bagrodia, Neuroscientist, Founder: NeuroLeap, HALE and Arkni PhotoBioLife. 🔗 Join Here: https://lnkd.in/gFGhXjrG Don’t miss this insightful session where Mr. Bagrodia will share how to explore the role of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data in driving innovation in biotechnology. The event will also feature a special address by Dr. Jitendra Kumar, MD, BIRAC, as part of the celebration. Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi | NeuroLeap, Brain Enhancement | HALE Healthy Ageing & Longevity Enhancement | Kumaar Bagrodia | FLAL Future of Life and Longevity | Arkni PhotoBioLife | Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur #NationalStartupDay2025 #IITMandi #IITMandiCatalyst #BioInnovation #BIRACSupport #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfBiotech  #Incubator #startups #innovation #startupinhills

🚀 Calling All Aspiring Entrepreneurs! 🌟 Are you a startup founder looking for the ultimate boost to scale your business and redefine success? Look no further! We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive virtual call where we’ll introduce Hero for Startups (HFS)—a transformative program designed to empower early-stage startups with the resources, mentorship, and networks they need to thrive. What is Hero for Startups? Hero for Startups (HFS) is an exceptional initiative designed to nurture, accelerate, and elevate startups across industries. The program combines world-class mentorship, industry-specific workshops, and unparalleled access to funding opportunities. By bringing together seasoned experts, investors, and thought leaders, HFS creates a robust ecosystem for startups to grow, scale, and succeed. Why Should You Join the Call? 🔑 Discover the HFS Advantage: Learn how this program can revolutionize your entrepreneurial journey. 💼 Meet the Experts: Interact with mentors and advisors driving the program. 📈 Access Unmatched Opportunities: From tailored workshops to funding connects, hear about what’s in store for you. 🤝 Network with Founders: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your vision for success. What We’ll Cover in the Call: ✨ The structure and benefits of the HFS program. ✨ Key takeaways from past cohorts. ✨ How to apply and maximize your chances of selection. ✨ Live Q&A session with program leaders. 📅 When: 15 January, 4:00 - 5:00 PM 📍 Where: https://lnkd.in/g6Ahx5fM 👉 RSVP Now and gear up for an inspiring session that could change your startup’s trajectory! Let’s make 2025 the year your entrepreneurial dreams take flight. Amya Madan | Utkarsh Mishra | Reema Jain | Hero MotoCorp | Rohan Sharma | Swadesh Srivastava | Vikash Kumar | Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur #HeroForStartups #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Mentorship #ScaleYourStartup #HFSProgram

🚀 Last day to apply for the Meity GENESIS EIR Program! Are you a first-generation entrepreneur with a groundbreaking startup idea? This is your chance to turn your vision into reality with the Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR) program under GENESIS. What we offer: ✅ Mentorship from industry leaders. ✅ Funding support to kickstart your journey. ✅ Access to a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Who can apply? 🔹 Indian citizens, 18 years or older. 🔹 Startups in ideation, validation, or early stages. 🔹 Focus on innovative tech solutions (AI, IoT, health, education, etc.). 🔹 Priority for entrepreneurs from Tier 2 & 3 cities. 🗓️ Application Deadline: January 12, 2025 Don’t miss this opportunity to scale your dreams and make a meaningful impact. Apply now and be part of a transformative journey! 👉 Apply for the program here: https://lnkd.in/gDYCbEeE 🔗 Know more: https://bit.ly/3DyWXLB Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akash Tripathi, IAS | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath | Surya Kant | Anish Somani | Sajid Raza | Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur | MeitY Startup Hub #EIR2025 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #GENESIS #iitmandicatalyst #iitmandi #CallForApplication #incubator #startups #startupinhills

🚀 Call for Applications for the MeitY GENESIS EIR Program! Are you a first-generation entrepreneur with a ground breaking startup idea? This is your chance to turn your vision into reality with the Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR) program under GENESIS. What we offer: ✅ Mentorship from industry leaders. ✅ Funding support to kickstart your journey. ✅ Access to a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Who can apply? 🔹 Indian citizens, 18 years or older. 🔹 Startups in ideation, validation, or early stages. 🔹 Focus on innovative tech solutions (AI, IoT, health, education, etc.). 🔹 Priority for entrepreneurs from Tier 2 & 3 cities. 🗓️ Application Deadline: January 12, 2025 Don’t miss this opportunity to scale your dreams and make a meaningful impact. Apply now and be part of a transformative journey! 👉 Apply for the program here: https://lnkd.in/gDYCbEeE 🔗 Know more: https://bit.ly/3DyWXLB Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Akash Tripathi, IAS | Krishan Kumar Singh | Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath | Surya Kant | Anish Somani | Sajid Raza | Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur | MeitY Startup Hub #EiR2025 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #GENESIS #iitmandicatalyst #iitmandi #CallForApplication #incubator #startups #startupinhills

3 DAYS LEFT! Apply for the 🚀 Startup Exploration Program. Don't miss your chance to register! ✅ We offer curated mentoring sessions and workshops to provide personalized guidance, industry insights, and tailored support. ✅ Our mentors help startups refine their business models, revenue strategies, and go-to-market plans. ✅ You'll also receive expert guidance on legal aspects, including business structures, contracts, and intellectual property protection. To learn more about Exploration Program: https://bit.ly/3xdNTZz 👉🏻 To apply for the program, click on the following link: https://lnkd.in/gDYCbEeE Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur #iitmandicatalyst #iitmandi #CallForApplication #incubator #startups #investments #mentorship #growth #funding #incubatees #innovation #startupinhills #entrepreneurs #technology #program #productdevelopment

✨ Welcoming 2025 with Open Arms and Renewed Determination! ✨ As the sun sets on 2024, we reflect on an extraordinary year that has been nothing short of transformative. For IIT Mandi Catalyst, this year was a testament to the boundless potential of innovation, resilience, and collaboration in shaping a brighter future. 🚀 Here’s a glimpse of the milestones we’re proud to celebrate: 🌿 Bio-Innovation and BIRAC Partnership Through our partnership with BIRAC and BioNEST, we embarked on a journey to harness the power of biotechnology and life sciences. Together, we’ve been addressing the unique challenges of the Himalayan ecosystem, nurturing cutting-edge innovations that promise to make a global impact. 🌍 Catalyst Convene Expands to Mumbai In 2024, we took Catalyst Convene beyond the hills, reaching the bustling entrepreneurial hub of Mumbai. This expansion allowed us to connect with diverse innovators, financial leaders, and changemakers, bridging gaps and strengthening the national startup ecosystem. Catalyst Kaksha Reaches New Horizons Our educational initiative, Catalyst Kaksha, continued to grow, bringing entrepreneurship and innovation programs to young minds across the nation—even in its farthest corners. By fostering an entrepreneurial spirit among the youth, we’re building the leaders of tomorrow. 💡 Bio-Innovation as a Theme for HST Grand Challenge Recognizing the immense potential of biosciences, IIT Mandi Catalyst proudly introduced Bio-Innovation as a focus area in the HST Grand Challenge. This new thematic addition encouraged revolutionary solutions in life sciences, paving the way for a future driven by biotech advancements. 🌄 HST 2024 – A Record-Breaking Edition The Himalayan Startup Trek 2024 shattered records, bringing together the largest gathering of ecosystem enablers, investors, and startups in our history. With its expanded themes and unprecedented interest, HST 2024 truly cemented Catalyst’s role as a trailblazer for the startup ecosystem in the Himalayas. As we turn the page to 2025, we do so with immense gratitude for the incredible community of entrepreneurs, partners, investors, and supporters who have been integral to our journey. This year, we aspire to scale even greater heights—incubating more startups, driving impactful innovations, and strengthening the roots of entrepreneurship in the Himalayan region and beyond. ✨ To all the dreamers, doers, and changemakers out there: May 2025 bring you endless opportunities, immense joy, and unwavering success. Let’s continue to dream big, build boldly, and innovate fearlessly. Together, we can turn every challenge into a stepping stone toward a better tomorrow. Here’s to a New Year filled with hope, prosperity, and groundbreaking achievements! From all of us at IIT Mandi Catalyst, #HappyNewYear2025! 🎉 Let’s make this year a celebration of innovation, creativity, and impact! #HappyNewYear #Innovation2025 #HST2025 #StartupEcosystem #IITMandiCatalyst

🚀 The deadline to apply for the Startup Exploration Program has been extended. 📅 Last date to apply: January 05, 2025. To learn more about Exploration Program: https://bit.ly/3xdNTZz 👉🏻 To apply for the program, click on the following link: https://lnkd.in/gDYCbEeE Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shivanjali Andotra | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur #iitmandicatalyst #iitmandi #CallForApplication #incubator #startups #investments #mentorship #growth #funding #incubatees #innovation #startupinhills #entrepreneurs #technology #program #productdevelopment

2 DAYS LEFT! Apply for the 🚀Startup Exploration Program. Don't miss your chance to register and take your startup to the next level! 📅 Last date to apply: December 22, 2024 To learn more about Exploration Program: https://bit.ly/3xdNTZz 👉🏻 To apply for the program, click on the following link: https://lnkd.in/gDYCbEeE Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shivanjali Andotra | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur #iitmandicatalyst #iitmandi #CallForApplication #incubator #startups #investments #mentorship #growth #funding #incubatees #innovation #startupinhills #entrepreneurs #technology #program #productdevelopment

#HIRING We are currently seeking enthusiastic and qualified individuals to join our team. Associate Manager | Lead | Sr Associate | Associate | Executive If you are passionate about fostering innovation, supporting startups, and working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply on this link: https://bit.ly/3VG967R Location: IIT Mandi Campus, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Last date to apply: December 25, 2024 Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Salik Sarwar | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shivanjali Andotra | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur #IITMandiCatalyst #HiringAlert #CareerOpportunities #JoinOurTeam #StartupSupport #AssociateManager #LeadershipRoles #IITMandi #WorkWithUs #DynamicCareers #HimachalJobs #ApplyNow #JobOpening