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Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

About Us

The Himalayan Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HCIE) at the SRHU is designed to support and foster the development of innovative startups founded by students, faculty, and external entrepreneurs. The HCIE incubator provides a comprehensive mix of resources for emerging entrepreneurs, including mentorship, access to funding, workspace, and networking opportunities. It aims to nurture students and early-stage founders by offering guidance on business development, technology commercialization, product development, and market strategy. The HCIE Startup Incubator also facilitates collaboration with industry experts, connects startups with potential investors, and helps refine business models to ensure sustainable growth and success.

rajendra dobhal

Dr Rajendra Dobhal

FNASc, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor

Vice Chancellor's Message

Dear students/faculty members,

I am pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity to participate in creating start-ups at our university with the Himalayan Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HCIE). This centre is designed to be a cornerstone for fostering creativity, encouraging entrepreneurial ventures, and enhancing our focus on innovation.
In today’s world scenario, the role of innovation and entrepreneurship cannot be overstated. Our Centre aims to equip you with the necessary skills and resources to transform ground-breaking ideas into viable start-ups. It will provide support in navigating the complexities of start-ups, ensuring your innovations are protected and your entrepreneurial endeavours are supported from conception to execution.
The Centre offers various programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities to guide you through the processes of ideation, development, and commercialization of your ideas. We believe that by nurturing these skills, you will be better prepared to contribute to local and national economy, drive technological advancements, and address societal challenges through your innovative solutions.
I encourage each of you to engage with the HCIE, leverage its resources, and take full advantage of the opportunities it offers. Your journey towards becoming a successful entrepreneur and innovator begins here, and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Amjad Husain

Dr Amjad Husain

Director, HCIE

Director's Message

Dear Students and colleagues,

Welcome to the vibrant world of innovation and entrepreneurship at the Himalayan Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HCIE), Swami Rama Himalayan University. As the Director of HCIE, I am thrilled to introduce you to an excellent ecosystem fostering creativity, innovation, startups, and business acumen.
Our Startup Incubation Centre is designed to be the launchpad for your entrepreneurial aspirations. Here, you will find resources tailored to support you in transforming your innovative ideas into successful ventures. We offer working space, mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, access to cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and learning from ideation till launch.
In addition to our incubation centre, our university's innovation ecosystem is a dynamic network of resources, programs, and partnerships. You may engage with our workshops, bootcamps, networking events, and pitch competitions to connect with like-minded peers, industry experts, and potential investors. These opportunities are crafted to help you refine your business concepts and gain the skills needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape.
I encourage each of you to take full advantage of these resources. Your journey from idea to impact starts here, and our team is committed to supporting you at every step of the entire process. Let’s work together to turn your vision into reality and contribute to a thriving culture of innovation and startups at SRHU.

Our Focus Areas

The HCIE focuses on nurturing start-ups that are cantered around cutting-edge research, technologies, and innovative business models. The goal is to drive impactful innovation that can lead to significant advancements in these fields or relevant areas of study at SRHU. The key focus areas include:

technology-integration

Technology Integration

Encouraging startups that leverage emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain
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Environmental Sustainability

Supporting ventures that solve environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices.
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Health and Biotech

Fostering innovations in healthcare, biotechnology, and medical devices.
digital-transformation

Digital Transformation

Assisting startups that are transforming traditional industries through digital solutions.
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Women Entrepreneurship

HCIE encourages women to take the lead in starting up ventures and aim to contribute to their financial independence and well-being.
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Social Impact

Emphasizing projects that address social issues and enhance community well-being.

Facilities

Coworking Space

Makers Space

Conference Room

Mentorship

Investor Network

Marketing

Training

IPR Support

Our Startups

2024

ULO Labs Pvt Ltd

ULO Labs develops plant-based nutraceuticals for human health and wellness. The products at Ulo Labs are designed based on the published scientific literature and unique formulations that add to human health and wellness. Ulo Lab is committed to delivering high-quality & efficacious products ensuring a healthier lifestyle.

2024

Ayuda Holistique Pvt Ltd

Ayuda Holistique Pvt Ltd, is a SRHU incubated startup developing a mobile app and Ayurveda e-commerce platform to bring Ayurveda practitioners & patients on a single platform. Ayuda Holistique has a vision to spread the benefits of Ayurveda globally through their dedicated efforts and make India a hub for Ayurveda treatment.

2023

Canfinis Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

Canfinis is an Indian pioneer in oncology innovations, established in 2021 to create cancer treatments using customized cell therapies. Canfinis is developing a novel ex vivo Tumour microenvironment platform to test the efficacy of novel molecules and SOCs in personalized and physiological settings.

2022

Himfla Pvt Ltd

Himfla is a premium brand in India that aspires to provide unrefined, genuine Himalayan salt. According to Himfla, their salt product is all-natural and has no artificial ingredients. Additionally, Himfla is strengthening the hill economy by generating employment and sourcing the ingredients for their product line through self-help groups, and farmers from the hills of Uttarakhand.

2022

Jasarena India Pvt Ltd

Jasarena India Private Limited is helping people hone their skills by providing them with classes, mentorship, and advice.

2019

Meraviglia EQ Academy Pvt Ltd

This start-up is providing training to improve soft skills and assist students become industry-ready is the focus of this start-up.

Pre-Startups

A pre-startup refers to the very early stage of a business idea, before the official formation of a company or startup. A pre-startup stage provides a time window for a startup, to conceptualize the business, conduct initial research, develop the product or service idea, and prepare for the launch. The pre-startup stage give founders the flexibility to explore, learn, and refine their business ideas with minimal risk, laying a solid foundation for future growth and success.

The idea of a pre-startup is particularly beneficial for students and faculty members as it provides them with the time and flexibility needed to explore entrepreneurial opportunities without the pressures typically associated with full-scale startups. Students can leverage academic and entrepreneurial balance in this stage. In this stage, there is creative freedom and much more opportunities for mentorship and collaboration. This stage also helps students in skill acquisition and iterative learning. They can apply what they learn in their academics.

2024

Mindura Yogwell Pvt Ltd

A startup initiative by students of the School of Yoga Sciences, set to launch yoga services in the coming months.

2024

Urbanpure Farms Pvt Ltd

A startup initiative by the students of the School of Biosciences, for commercial production of vertical hydroponics systems.

Entrepreneurship Policy

The competent authorities of SRHU, following the best practices of universities globally, have drafted a robust policy for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. SRHU encourages faculty, staff, and students to pursue entrepreneurship-related activities with incubation support from the Himalayan Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Faculty, staff, and students of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) do considerable R&D in several cutting-edge research fields. Subject to the University Entrepreneurship Policy across various centres and departments, SRHU encourages its faculty, staff, and students to participate in R&D-driven businesses as directors, chairs, promoters, or other roles.

Promoting entrepreneurship aims to incentivize academics and researchers to engage in commercial initiatives, firms, or similar organizations where they may have a financial stake in addition to their current responsibilities as faculty, researchers, or students.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Policy

Incubate With us

Passionate and dedicated minds full of ideas are invited to incubate with HCIE. You only need to fill out an online application form, and then leave your journey to us.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.