Runway Incubator

Last week we proudly hosted Guftagu, a vibrant networking event at Pearl Runway Incubator, bringing together our incubates, alumni, and industry leaders. The evening was graced with insightful talks by Shalini Beriwal, @Paras Kochhar, and Neerajj Mittra, who shared their expertise in design, textiles, and incubation, alongside their inspiring journeys. The session sparked meaningful discussions, where participants: 💡 Tackled real-world problem statements. 🤝 Shared innovative solutions. 🌟 Engaged with industry leaders to shape the future of design, technology, and entrepreneurship. Here’s to creating more such inspiring spaces for knowledge-sharing and growth! 🚀 #Networking #Innovation #Incubation #Startups  Pearl Academy Sanya Kumar Meha Jayaswal Rahul Jain ( MBA, FCS) Ruchi Makhija Sharma Abhishek Sharma Neha Khanna Mukul Vats

🌟 Join Us for an Exclusive Networking Event at Pearl Academy! 🌟 Are you ready to connect, learn, and grow? Pearl Runway Team invites entrepreneurs, startup founders, and innovators to an exciting networking event designed to inspire and empower. ✨ What’s in Store? ✔️ Inspiring Talks: Hear from dynamic speakers from Design, Textiles, AI, and Incubation space. ✔️ Valuable Connections: Network with industry experts and fellow innovators. ✔️ Engaging Atmosphere: Exchange ideas in a relaxed and welcoming environment. This is your chance to broaden your horizons, gain fresh insights, and build meaningful relationships. 🗓 29th November 2024 ⏰ 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Pearl Rajouri Campus, Ground Floor ☕ High Tea & Engaging Conversations ✨ Who Should Attend? 📢 Entrepreneurs, designers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone looking to connect with a dynamic, creative community! 💥 Don’t Miss This Chance to Connect, Collaborate & Create! 💥 #Innovation #NetworkingEvent #Design #Textile #AI #StartupIncubator #Entrepreneurship #GuftaguCircle #PearlAcademy #FutureOfWork #Collaboration Shalini Beriwal Neerajj Mittra Meha Jayaswal Rahul Jain ( MBA, FCS) Sanya Kumar Neha Khanna Mukul Vats

Exciting Weekend Session Alert This Sunday, join us for an inspiring session on the Entrepreneurial Journey with SHRADDHA NEGI a seasoned professional and an innovator in the design industry. About SHRADDHA NEGI • NIFT Hyderabad alumna, Textile Designer, Class of 2002 • 20 years of hands-on experience in the export industry, working with top international brands like Zara Home, Pottery Barn, Ritu Kumar, Sarita Handa, and more. • In October 2020, her ikigai led her back to her hometown, Dehradun, to start Ikigai Designs, which handles end-to-end design projects and supports her vocal for local initiative. • Founder of Juicy Apron, a kitchen-to-table brand creating employment opportunities in Uttarakhand. • Ikigai Designs is a recognized startup and proudly incubated with UPES Runway, Dehradun. Session Details: Date: Sunday, 24th November 2024 Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Online Come and learn from Shraddha’s rich entrepreneurial journey and her passion for design. UPES Startup Uttarakhand MeitY Startup Hub DST-NIDHI- iTBI Atal Innovation Mission Official Vijay Vir Singh (VVS) Mohit Nagpal Swarleen Kaur Neha Khanna Mukul Vats Kamal Singh

Runway Incubator UPES & Soonicorn Ventures are excited to unveil “The Harbour” a 3-month Joint #AcceleratorProgram designed to support #DeepTech startups in #Climate-Tech, #AI-ML, #Fintech, and #B2B SaaS. Program Highlights: Tailored Mentorship: Work closely with #Industry experts who will guide you through critical aspects of your business. Workshops & Training: Participate in hands-on workshops covering key topics such as #product development, #marketing strategies, and #fundraising. Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow #entrepreneurs, potential #investors, and business leaders to expand your #network. Pitch Day: Showcase your progress and #pitch your business to a panel of #investors at the end of the program. #Funding support: up to 1 #Crore Pre-Seed/Seed Funding.   #Eligibility: We are looking for early-stage startups with a strong commitment to growth and innovation. If you have a vision and the drive to make it happen, we want to hear from you!   Link to apply : https://bit.ly/3YCfCgx Rām Sharma, PhD I Rahul Nainwal I Vijay Vir Singh (VVS) I Vijay Singh Rathore I Dr. Divya Shekhawat I Pravesh Goel I Mohit Nagpal I Swarleen Kaur I Neha Khanna I Mukul Vats I Kamal Singh I Sumant Lakhtakia I Amit Narayan I Stuti Gandhi I karthikeyen k I Mukesh Kestwal I Dr Sanjeev Kumar Gupta I Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath I Surya Kant I Sajid Raza I Pankaj Anand I Ankish I Kamal Kishor Malhotra I Krishn Pal Jadon Soonicorn Ventures Runway Incubator UPES Startup Uttarakhand Startup India MeitY Startup Hub DST-NIDHI-iTBI Atal Innovation Mission Official

We’re honored to welcome Mukesh Kestwal, Chief Innovation Officer at IIT Ropar's iHub (AWaDH) and a leading force in the innovation and startup landscape, for an insightful session for our incubates on Business Model Canvas this Saturday! Date: 9th November 2024 Time: 2:00 PM With 10+ years in research, innovation, and the startup ecosystem, Mukesh Kestwal has been instrumental in driving impactful initiatives. At IIT Ropar, he manages an impressive ₹110 Cr DST fund and additional support from Startup India/NIDHI SSS/GENESIS for deep-tech startups. Beyond this, he serves on multiple key committees including the Startup India Seed Fund and DCC for DOT, offering invaluable guidance to startups nationwide. Join us to learn from his expertise and gain practical knowledge on structuring and refining your business model! Rahul Nainwal Vijay Vir Singh (VVS) Mohit Nagpal Swarleen Kaur Neha Khanna Mukul Vats Kamal Singh Startup Uttarakhand DST-NIDHI- iTBI MeitY Startup Hub Atal Innovation Mission Official #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #BusinessModelCanvas #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #Leadership #StartupIndia #BusinessStrategy #Funding

We had a yet another exciting session on Business Ideation and Validation with our esteemed expert, Mr. Dipak Bishnoi on the 26th October for a newbies at Runway Incubator. This session was crucial for all startups in their incubation journey. Mr. Dipak Bishnoi is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of corporate experience. He has a strong track record in business strategy, leadership coaching, and talent development. His insights guided the incubates through the essential processes of shaping and validating business ideas. We are sure that they are now all set to start working on their respective ideas and how to get them validated and well researched. We are thankful to Mr. Deepak for his time and valuable guidance to our startups. Rahul Nainwal Vijay Vir Singh (VVS) Mohit Nagpal Swarleen Kaur Neha Khanna Mukul Vats Kamal Singh UPES Pearl Academy Runway Incubator Startup Uttarakhand DST-NIDHI- iTBI MeitY Startup Hub Atal Innovation Mission Official

Exciting Start for Runway Incubator Cohort 4.0! The pre-incubation journey for Cohort 4.0 has begun, and we’re starting strong with our first session on Business Ideation and Validation, conducted by Shri Ajay Singh Rajawat, BHASHINI- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. His practical insights will help our incubates, shape and refine their ideas for success. Our aspiring #entrepreneurs will also receive #mentorship from #Industry leaders, gaining the #tools and #support they need to turn their #ideas into successful #ventures. Looking forward to the #growth and #innovation that this cohort will bring! #StartupGrowth #Mentorship #Cohort4 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship Rām Sharma, PhD Rahul Nainwal Vijay Vir Singh (VVS) Mohit Nagpal Swarleen Kaur Neha Khanna Mukul Vats UPES Runway Incubator MeitY Startup Hub Digital India Programme Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Startup Uttarakhand Startup India DST-NIDHI- iTBI Atal Innovation Mission Official .

We welcome all our Cohort 4.0 incubates Milan Sharma @harsh choudhary Kshitij Tiwari Archi Mittal Pranav Dev Piyush Prasad Vansh Jain Rajat Pandey Ansh Dhingra Shruti Kapoor @yuvraj singh Sylvan Hues By Shram Avi Yadav @tejas sharma AMAN RAJ Sachin Bijarniya Yashika Mudgil Harman singh Anand Tarun Choudhary Ahaaan Mehra Ayush Sharma Harshit Jain Ariyan Rout Oshna Yadav Raj Singh Sharav Pravin Talmale Prince Mandal Mayur Joshi Dr. Akashdeep Bhardwaj Kartik Dua Harshika Gupta Rimani Singhal Aditya Jaiswal @abhi gupta @Vaishnavi Yadav Vinod K Bali Harsh Jhankra Aman Maddhesia Mahendra Shrivas, PhD, SMIEEE Sankalp Shitole Prerna Goyal Kunal Chaturvedi Ayushi Solanki Sandeep Ture Satvik Srivastava @rahul sharma

Kicking off Cohort 4.0 at Runway UPES! What an incredible start as we welcomed 100 innovative startup ideas incubated new ideas at Runway Incubator UPES and Pearl Academy. The event began with a warm welcome and opening address from Swarleen Kaur, followed by an insightful presentation by Mohit Nagpal on Runway’s vision and roadmap ahead. We were also inspired by Kuldeep Parashar a proud Runway UPES alumnus and founder of PensionBox, who shared his entrepreneurial journey. Vijay Vir Singh (VVS), our COO, walked everyone through the startup process, preparing them for the exciting journey ahead. Our ECell members Rajyavardhan Bhandari and Shreyansh Kushwaha also informed the early stage startups about the ongoing activities by ECell student chapter to promote Entrepreneurship. The energy and curiosity from the startups were palpable! Over the next 8 weeks, they will gain access to co-working spaces, lab facilities, top-tier mentoring, and a wealth of connections in the startup ecosystem. From mastering the Business Model Canvas to tackling legal, financial, and marketing aspects, these founders are set for an immersive experience. We can’t wait to see these ideas soar! #Cohort4 #RunwayUPES #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship Rām Sharma, PhD Rahul Nainwal Vijay Vir Singh (VVS) Mohit Nagpal Swarleen Kaur Neha Khanna Mukul Vats Kamal Singh Startup Uttarakhand Startup India DST-NIDHI-iTBI MeitY Startup Hub

It’s a 100!! “Dreams are the whispers of your soul, guiding you toward the life you were meant to live. Chase them with courage, for they hold the key to your greatest potential.” A wow moment for all of us at Runway Incubator, UPES & Pearl Academy We are thrilled to announce that 100 #startup ideas have now been incubated through our program! This remarkable achievement highlights the #innovation, #dedication, and #entrepreneurial spirit of our founders. These 100 startups will now have access to an incredible array of resources, including: #Networking opportunities #Mentorship from industry leaders #Investor meetups Deeper understanding of the #startup ecosystem Each one of these incubated startups will be a vital part of our growing #community as they take their ideas to the next level. Here’s to more innovation, more growth, and more success! Rām Sharma, PhD Rahul Nainwal Vijay Vir Singh (VVS) Mohit Nagpal Swarleen Kaur Neha Khanna Mukul Vats Sumant Lakhtakia Kamal Singh DST-NIDHI-iTBI MeitY Startup Hub Atal Innovation Mission Official Startup Uttarakhand #startupindia #Startups #Entrepreneurship #RunwayIncubator #UPES #Innovation #Networking #Mentorship #InvestorMeet #Milestone