Office of Chief Executive Officer, AIC-NITF

Joined September 2023
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The video is out now ๐ŸŽฌ. ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐’๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Š๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ฏ๐ฒ๐š ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Young innovators from Odisha earned a place in the nationโ€™s biggest celebration โ€” the 77th Republic Day in New Delhi. Supported by @AIMtoInnovate and mentored by @AtalNit , these students were among 100 innovators witnessing a historic national moment. Watch now on: youtu.be/R6grIhVYbV0 @rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @GovernorOdisha @CMO_Odisha @AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog @startupindia @startup_odisha @ScAndTechOdisha @OSEPA_Official @SMEOdisha @IndiaDST @dpradhanbjp @NityanandaBJP @drjitendra @DeepakBagla_ @DrChintan_V @rramanan @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manasku66511516 #WingsOfInnovation #StudentInnovators #IndiaInnovation #AtalTinkeringLab #RepublicDay2026
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณโœจ A proud moment for Atal Innovation Mission From the aspiring streets of Odisha to Kartavya Path, our ATL Innovation Champions are gearing up for Republic Day Celebrations 2026 in New Delhi.
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๐ŸŒ Future-Proof Enterprises: Reimagining Startups for Tomorrow! โœจ Proud to partner with #EarthAgain2025, where our CEO Shri Durga Prasad Gouda moderated a powerful panel on building resilient, sustainable & future-ready startups. ๐Ÿ’ก Featuring: ๐Ÿ”น Prakarsh Diwedi โ€“ Founder, iLine: Green logistics as the new backbone of economies. ๐Ÿ”น Shweta Dalmia โ€“ CEO, Bharat Climate Startup: How policy & funding drive climate ventures. ๐Ÿ”น Debdarshan Mohanty โ€“ CEO, GoCarbonPositive: Odishaโ€™s potential in green tech. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Key takeaway: Scalable innovation is the true strength of startups โ€” blending tech, creativity & sustainability for impact! ๐ŸŒฑ At @AtalNit , weโ€™re committed to empowering such future-ready enterprises. ๐Ÿš€ @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @sambad_odisha @EarthAgain_IN @tanaya_p @Shweta__dalmia @DurgaGouda @i_am_Punyas #Sustainability #FutureProofStartups #Innovation #aicnalanda #ClimateTech
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๐Ÿ’ง Turn your sustainable ideas into real-world impac๐ŸŒฑ @AtalNit joins hands with @Youth4WaterPlus & @UNICEFOdisha for L.E.A.D., a 6-month mission-driven incubation program empowering students, innovators & startups to build solutions in water, climate & sustainability. ๐ŸŒ Focus Areas: โ™ป๏ธ Circular Economy & Waste Mgmt ๐Ÿšฐ Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) โšก Clean Energy ๐Ÿ’ผ Sustainable Livelihoods ๐Ÿ’ง Water Conservation Get: ๐Ÿ’ก Mentorship | ๐Ÿš€Prototyping | ๐Ÿ’ฐ Funding | ๐Ÿค Investor Access Apply now ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/LEAD-25 @AIMtoInnovate @NITIAayog @startup_odisha @moefcc @ForestDeptt @UNICEFIndia @youth4water @UNDP_India @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @shiprasaxena123 #LEAD2025 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation #aicnalanda #ecopreneur
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๐Ÿš€ 7 startups pitched at Bharat Pitchathon 4.0 | Odisha Edition hosted by @Headstarters & @AtalNit ! Regional investors joined the jury, unlocking growth & funding opportunities for founders. ๐ŸŒโœจ @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manasku66511516 @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat @iadarshdas #aicnalanda #headstart #Bharat #startup #investments #Entrepreneurship #Odisha
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@AtalNit, in collaboration with ๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ, successfully hosted ๐€๐ˆ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ | ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐›๐š๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง on 29th August 2025 at Bhubaneswar โ€” a day dedicated to exploring the future of artificial intelligence for entrepreneurship and innovation. From the Google AI Talk introducing Gemini 2.5, Gemma 3.0, Vertex AI & Imagen, to a thought-provoking panel discussion on AIโ€™s next wave featuring leaders from TiE Bhubaneswar, AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, and Vichayan AI โ€” the event brought actionable insights for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. The day also featured hands-on codelabs where participants built travel AI agents, explored Gemini 2.5 Pro, and experimented with full-stack AI apps using Firebase Studio. The program concluded with networking, leaving founders inspired and equipped to integrate AI into their growth journeys. โœจ Together with Google for Startups, weโ€™re committed to empowering startups with the tools, mentorship, and knowledge to shape the next wave of AI-driven entrepreneurship. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @Google @GoogleIndia @Headstarters @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat @iamroshan98 @enishakalita #aicnalanda #googleforstartups #AI #GenerativeAI #Startups #Bhubaneswar
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TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025 | Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AIC-Nalanda "TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025, the first edition in the city, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and startups from across the world. The event was filled with insightful panels on entrepreneurship, industry growth, and nurturing Odishaโ€™s startup ecosystem. It was a wonderful experience connecting with people from diverse sectors and regions." - Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AIC - Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025 9-10 August #TiECON2025 #TiEBhubaneswar #StartupOdisha #InvestInOdisha @DurgaGouda @MrutyunjaySuar @MahalingMukesh @SujeetKOfficial @TiE_Bhubaneswar @TiEGlobal @CMO_Odisha @InvestOdisha @EIT_Odisha @MsmeDepartment @startup_odisha @MSDESkillIndia @skilled_odisha @EnergyOdisha @pradeepbsbjp @bukkapa @akmohantytatwa @PsarathiGhosh @nspartha @nilambarrath @madanpadaki @SanuRath @TiEDelhi @TiEMumbai @tiesv @TiEBangalore @TiEChennai @TiERajasthan @KolkataTie99044 @TiEHyderabad @TiEPune @amanwani @AmitMookim @alokmittal001 @jatintrivedim @vishaldevk @sheenujhawar @maharajasharma
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๐Ÿค @AtalNit is excited to announce its partnership with @TiE_Bhubaneswar. As a key player in fostering entrepreneurship in Odisha since 2011, ๐“๐ข๐„ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐›๐š๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฐ๐š brings a wealth of experience and global network access. This collaboration, forged during ๐“๐ข๐„๐‚๐จ๐ง ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐›๐š๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“, will empower startups with expert mentorship, market access, investor connects, and global exposureโ€”strengthening the stateโ€™s innovation ecosystem and unlocking new growth opportunities. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit #aicnalanda #Partnership #tieglobal #ecosystemlink
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๐ŸŒŸ @AtalNit is glad to announce its partnership with the ICC National Women's Entrepreneurship Council. As a leading organization dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs in Odisha, ๐ˆ๐๐–๐„๐‚ creates opportunities through mentoring, networking, and flagship initiatives. By supporting women-led startups and fostering meaningful connections, INWEC plays a pivotal role in driving inclusive growth. Through this partnership, we aim to amplify our collective impact, promoting AIC-NITFโ€™s programs to women entrepreneurs, sharing ecosystem insights, and co-creating platforms that nurture innovation and leadership among women founders. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @iwecin @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit #aicnalanda #inwec #women
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On 12th August 2025, innovation came alive across Odisha! Under the ๐€๐“๐‹ ๐’๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ข initiative of @AIMtoInnovate, @NITIAayog, @AtalNit proudly led the stateโ€™s Mega Tinkering Day execution โ€” bringing together ๐Ÿ,๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ ๐ฌ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐š๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ– ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ. From classrooms to makerspaces, students immersed themselves in DIY innovation, teamwork, and hands-on STEM learning โ€” igniting curiosity and shaping the problem-solvers of tomorrow. This collaborative effort between ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐€๐ˆ๐Œ & ๐€๐ˆ๐‚-๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐๐š reflects the power of grassroots innovation, ensuring that no corner of Odisha is left behind in the journey of building a vibrant tinkering culture. @NITIAayog @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @deepakbagla_ @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manasku66511516 @imatalnit #aicnalanda #aimtoinnovate #ATLs #MTD #Odisha
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๐Ÿ“ข ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐ญ๐ก ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ง! @aicnalanda is pleased to release the latest edition of its quarterly newsletter, capturing key milestones, initiatives and engagements from ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“. ๐Ÿ“ฐ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ฅ๐จ๐š๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐œ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ: bit.ly/AIC-EN17 @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manojkudandapat #aicnalanda #publication #newsletter #Startups #activity
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๐Ÿš€ ๐ƒ๐Ÿ๐‚ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐›๐š๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ. @AtalNit successfully hosted the ๐ƒ๐Ÿ๐‚ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž, an exclusive D2C Founders Meetup on 21st June 2025 in Bhubaneswar, bringing together D2C entrepreneurs for an evening of learning, connecting and exchanging thoughts. The meet laid a ground for meaningful insights into Odisha's emerging D2C ecosystem, highlighting journeys of founders, strategic playbooks, and real-world experiences about building D2C brands in Odisha. From addressing on-ground challenges faced by D2C entrepreneurs to exploring emerging opportunities and fostering collaborations, the conversation laid the foundation for what's next in Odisha's D2C innovation journey. Stay tuned as we roll-out more updates for the D2C Industry. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit #aicnalanda #D2C #D2CAscend #BrandOdisha #Startup #ecosystem #Entrepreneurship #CommunityBuilding
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๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ @AtalNit celebrates International Yoga Day. On this ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐˜๐จ๐ ๐š ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ, Team AIC-Nalanda embraced the spirit of wellness, balance, and mindfulness through a collective yoga session. From building inner strength to fostering clarity and focus, yoga remains a timeless practice that aligns body, mind, and purpose โ€” values that resonate deeply with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. Letโ€™s continue to grow stronger โ€” inside and out! ๐ŸŒฟ @moayush @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit #aicnalanda #IDY2025 #YogaForOneEarthOneHealth #InternationalDayofYoga2025 #InternationalYogaDay
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๐Ÿš€ The Odisha Tourism Acceleration Program (O-TAP) is launched! @AtalNit marked the beginning of this 16-week accelerator with a virtual launch ceremony, bringing together industry leaders and innovators committed to shaping the future of travel, tourism, and hospitality. The event witnessed insightful addresses by: ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Ms. Asta Kristin Sigurjonsdottir, CEO, Iceland Tourism Cluster ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Mr. Pankaj Parwanda, Co-Founder, goSTOPS ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Mr. Ebin Ephrem, Director, Merstra ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Mr. Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AIC-Nalanda With global insights and strong ecosystem support, O-TAP is now set to empower startups to scale, innovate, and make a lasting impact on the tourism sector in Odisha and beyond. ๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @merstragroup @gostopsofficial @pankajparwanda @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @ebinephrem @imatalnit @Manojkudandapat #aicnalanda #otap #Tourismstartups #OdishaTourism #accelerationprogram #traveltech #startupindia
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Odisha Startup Carnival 2024 - Closing Day Highlights! The Closing Ceremony of the Odisha Startup Carnival 2024 marked the culmination of 15 inspiring days filled with innovation, learning and collaboration. The ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand, Former CMD NALCO & Chairman, BoA, AIC-NITF, Ms. @MayaSherman99 , Innovation Attachรฉ, Embassy of Israel, and Mr. Durga Prasad Gouda, CEO, AIC-NITF. The Closing Day was a collective spirit of Odishaโ€™s vibrant startup ecosystem, with engaging panel discussions, startup showcases and insightful sessions that celebrated the journey of entrepreneurs and innovators. As we wrap up this yearโ€™s edition, we thank everyone who participated and supported in this event and look forward to welcoming you all to โ€œOdisha Startup Carnival 2025โ€ for another journey of growth and innovation! @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @UTKALCHAMBER @canarabank @StartupNewsFyi @ReporterStartup @interviewtimes2 @VinssiGifts @VCSEAFund @letsventurein @artha99vc @ianetwork @wefoundercircle @SocialAlphaIN @freeflow_zone @SoonicornV @AnicutF @pentathlon_vc @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manasku66511516 @imatalnit @Shibani_Mitraa @Manojkudandapat @BikhyatSenapati @iamroshan98 @iadarshdas @SESHADEV2551 @MonaliMoha42873 #aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #entrepreneur #startup #mentor #investor #academia #institutions #industry
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The โ€œStartup Showerโ€ at the Odisha Startup Carnival 2024 aimed to provide startups a platform to share their journeys, showcase their products, and engage with an audience reflective of their target market. Mr. @Sourabh87674044 , Founder & CEO, Dahibara Express, Mr. @DipeshGaurav3 , CEO and Mr. Sriman Rabisankar, CTO & Co-Founder from @GauravgoTech , Ms. @NeelimaMishra6 , Founder, @Ceiba_Green , and Mr. Subhabrata Ganguly, CEO, Crave Raja - Great in 8 Foods presented their inspiring stories and innovative solutions, exemplifying the entrepreneurial spirit driving Odishaโ€™s dynamic startup ecosystem. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @UTKALCHAMBER @canarabank @StartupNewsFyi @ReporterStartup @interviewtimes2 @VinssiGifts @VCSEAFund @letsventurein @artha99vc @ianetwork @wefoundercircle @SocialAlphaIN @freeflow_zone @SoonicornV @AnicutF @pentathlon_vc @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Shibani_Mitraa #aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #entrepreneur #startup #mentor #investor #academia #institutions #industry #showcase #launchpad #pitching
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Odisha Startup Carnival 2024 - Closing Day Highlights! The โ€œStartup Product Showcaseโ€ on the closing day showcased Odishaโ€™s entrepreneurial talent and innovative solutions from diverse sectors such as IT & IoT, SaaS, Sustainability, Health & Lifestyle, Hospitality and Food & Nutrition etc. reflecting the vibrancy of the stateโ€™s growing startup ecosystem. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @UTKALCHAMBER @canarabank @StartupNewsFyi @ReporterStartup @interviewtimes2 @VinssiGifts @VCSEAFund @letsventurein @artha99vc @ianetwork @wefoundercircle @SocialAlphaIN @freeflow_zone @SoonicornV @AnicutF @pentathlon_vc @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Shibani_Mitraa @Manojkudandapat @iamroshan98 #aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #entrepreneur #startup #mentor #investor #academia #institutions #industry #showcase #exhibition
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The โ€œStartup-Investor Meetโ€ at Odisha Startup Carnival 2024 provided a platform for startups to present their groundbreaking innovations directly to leading investors exploring potential funding, strategic mentorship, and collaborative opportunities paving the way for transformative growth. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @UTKALCHAMBER @canarabank @StartupNewsFyi @ReporterStartup @interviewtimes2 @VinssiGifts @VCSEAFund @letsventurein @artha99vc @ianetwork @wefoundercircle @SocialAlphaIN @freeflow_zone @SoonicornV @AnicutF @pentathlon_vc @AmitSingalca @MayBachRaut @vijay_nucleus @aaqhus @HemantChandak @mittutigi @Annubhav1 @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @imatalnit @iadarshdas @iamroshan98 #aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #entrepreneur #startup #mentor #investor #academia #institutions #industry #goverment #networking #meetup #funding #networking
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๐ŸŒ Odisha to Global Conclave: Expanding Horizons for Startups The "Odisha to Global Conclave" was a significant session for exploring the pathways for taking Odisha's startups to the global stage. With esteemed international delegates and ecosystem leaders sharing their expertise, the discussions focused on opportunities for global partnerships, scaling strategies, and fostering innovation that transcends borders. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @UTKALCHAMBER @canarabank @StartupNewsFyi @ReporterStartup @interviewtimes2 @VinssiGifts @VCSEAFund @letsventurein @artha99vc @ianetwork @wefoundercircle @SocialAlphaIN @freeflow_zone @SoonicornV @AnicutF @pentathlon_vc @MayaSherman99 @divyabajajj @thakur_puneet @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @Manojkudandapat @iamroshan98 #aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #entrepreneur #startup #mentor #investor #academia #institutions #industry #goverment #networking #meetup #funding #networking
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The โ€œInvestment for Startupsโ€ program at Odisha Startup Carnival 2024 brought together investors and dignitaries from the government to discuss and align efforts to bolster the stateโ€™s startup ecosystem. This collaborative dialogue was graced by Shri Subhendu Kumar Nayak, OAS, Special Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Odisha, Shri Bijay Ku. Sahu, Sr. Regional Manager & Head โ€“ NRDC Outreach, Bhubaneswar and Shri @KamaljitDas9 , Chief Administrative Officer, Startup Odisha highlighting strategies to support startups, foster innovation, and create a robust environment for entrepreneurial growth. @AIMtoInnovate @startupindia @startup_odisha @AtalNit @UTKALCHAMBER @canarabank @StartupNewsFyi @ReporterStartup @interviewtimes2 @VinssiGifts @VCSEAFund @letsventurein @artha99vc @ianetwork @wefoundercircle @SocialAlphaIN @freeflow_zone @SoonicornV @AnicutF @pentathlon_vc @AmitSingalca @MayBachRaut @vijay_nucleus @aaqhus @HemantChandak @mittutigi @Annubhav1 @MayaSherman99 @divyabajajj @DurgaGouda @ceoatalnit @BikhyatSenapati @iamroshan98 @iadarshdas #aicnalanda #osc #odishastartupcarnival #uccil #entrepreneur #startup #mentor #investor #academia #institutions #industry
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