Entrepreneurship

At SRHU, entrepreneurship is not viewed merely as business creation — it is viewed as the courage to solve real problems, create meaningful impact, and transform ideas into possibilities that benefit society.

This belief is reflected through ACIC-SIIC (Atal Community Innovation Center – SRHU Innovation & Incubation Center), which anchors the University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Rooted in innovation, collaboration, and social responsibility, ACIC-SIIC provides students, faculty, researchers, alumni, and innovators with an environment where ideas are nurtured into scalable ventures.

Shaping Ideas Into Possibilities

The entrepreneurial journey at SRHU begins with curiosity and exploration. Through pre-incubation support, students engage in design thinking, idea validation, market understanding, prototype development, and innovation workshops. Mentors and experts help students refine their concepts while developing the confidence to think independently and creatively.

Building Ventures with Purpose

For early-stage startups and validated ideas, the incubation ecosystem offers structured mentorship, co-working support, networking opportunities, investor readiness guidance, branding support, technology commercialisation, and IPR facilitation. Students and founders work closely with industry experts, researchers, and entrepreneurs to transform innovations into sustainable ventures capable of addressing real-world challenges.

Entrepreneurship Beyond Profit

Entrepreneurship at SRHU is deeply connected to societal impact. Startups emerging from the ecosystem work across healthcare innovation, cancer therapeutics, sustainability, Ayurveda, neurodivergent learning, wellness, bamboo-based alternatives, food purity, and rural entrepreneurship. These initiatives reflect the University’s belief that innovation must ultimately improve lives and strengthen communities.

Students also engage through internships, volunteering, startup projects, hackathons, and interdisciplinary collaborations — developing adaptability, resilience, leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

At SRHU, entrepreneurship is not simply about launching startups — it is about nurturing innovators who can create opportunities, solve challenges, and contribute meaningfully to the world.

ACIC Swami Rama Himalayan University Innovation and Incubation Centre (ACIC-SIIC) is designed to support and foster the development of innovative startups founded by students, faculty, and external entrepreneurs who have business ideas to scale up grassroots innovations. The incubator provides a comprehensive mix of resources for emerging entrepreneurs, including mentorship, access to funding, coworking space, and networking opportunities. It aims to nurture innovative ideas of students and early-stage founders by offering guidance on business development, technology commercialisation, IPR, product development, and market strategy. ACIC-SIIC also facilitates collaboration of startups with industry experts, connects startups with potential investors, and helps refine business models to ensure sustainable growth and success.

Programs

Pre-incubation

The Pre-Incubation Program at ACIC-SIIC is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into viable startup concepts. Through a structured approach that includes mentorship, hands-on workshops, and early-stage validation, the potential incubatees gain the guidance required to shape their business ideas into reality. The program covers the basics of entrepreneurship and engagement in design thinking, market research, and prototype development, and offers access to co-working space and expert networks. Ideal for students, faculty, and external entrepreneurs, the program helps lay a strong foundation for future ventures. Participants in the pre-incubation program are expected to get ready to start the company within one year, and to move confidently toward incubation, funding, or market launch after this program.

Incubation

The Incubation Program at ACIC-SIIC supports early-stage startups in building and scaling impactful ventures. Designed for validated ideas and prototype-ready solutions, the program offers comprehensive support, including dedicated mentorship, access to funding opportunities, co-working space, technical resources, and business development guidance. Startups receive personalised mentorship on product refinement, go-to-market strategy, branding, legal compliance, and investor readiness. With a strong focus on innovation and social impact, the program nurtures entrepreneurs through every stage of their journey. Our collaborative ecosystem empowers founders to grow sustainably, connect with industry experts, and create solutions that address real-world challenges.

Internship

The Internship Program at ACIC-SIIC offers students a dynamic platform to gain hands-on experience in innovative projects and entrepreneurship development. Interns work closely with early-stage ventures, participate in real-world start-up projects, and receive mentorship from ACIC-SIIC mentors and startup founders. The program encourages problem-solving, creative thinking, and collaboration, helping students build practical skills beyond the classroom. With opportunities in areas like research, product development, and marketing, the internship provides a well-rounded understanding of the startup ecosystem. It is an ideal launchpad for students to explore entrepreneurial careers and contribute to emerging ventures and social impact projects.

Volunteering

The Volunteering Program at ACIC-SIIC offers students and young professionals a chance to engage with the incubator to participate in problem-solving, innovation, and entrepreneurship projects. Volunteers participate in supporting roles such as providing help in conducting events, workshops, research, and community outreach initiatives, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects. The program encourages learning by doing, fostering teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment. Volunteers work closely with startups, mentors, and the incubator team, building valuable networks and insights into the startup ecosystem. Whether you're passionate about innovation, social impact, or simply want to be part of a vibrant entrepreneurial community, the ACIC-SIIC Volunteering Program is a great place to start.

Programs

Pre-incubation

The Pre-Incubation Program at SRHU Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into viable startup concepts. Through a structured approach that includes mentorship, hands-on workshops, and early-stage validation, the potential incubates gain the guidance required to shape their business ideas into reality. The program covers the basics of entrepreneurship and engagement in design thinking, market research, and prototype development, and offers access to co-working space and expert networks. Ideal for students, faculty, and local innovators, the program helps lay a strong foundation for future ventures. Participants are ready to move confidently toward incubation, funding, or market launch after this program.

Incubation

The Incubation Program at SRHU Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports early-stage startups in building and scaling impactful ventures. Designed for validated ideas and prototype-ready solutions, the program offers comprehensive support, including dedicated mentorship, access to funding opportunities, co-working space, technical resources, and business development guidance. Startups receive personalized coaching on product refinement, go-to-market strategy, branding, legal compliance, and investor readiness. With a strong focus on innovation and social impact, the program nurtures entrepreneurs through every stage of their journey. HCIE’s collaborative ecosystem empowers founders to grow sustainably, connect with industry experts, and create solutions that address real-world challenges.

Internship

The Internship Program at SRHU Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship offers students a dynamic platform to gain hands-on experience in innovative projects and entrepreneurship development. Interns work closely with early-stage ventures, participate in real-world start-up projects, and receive mentorship from industry experts and startup founders. The program encourages problem-solving, creative thinking, and collaboration, helping students build practical skills beyond the classroom. With opportunities in areas like research, marketing, product development, and operations, the internship provides a well-rounded understanding of the startup ecosystem. It is an ideal launchpad for students to explore entrepreneurial careers and contribute to emerging ventures and social impact projects.

Volunteering

The Volunteering Program at SRHU Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurshipoffers students and young professionals a chance to engage with CIE to participate into problem-solving solving innovation, and entrepreneurship projects. Volunteers support events, workshops, research, and community outreach initiatives, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects. The program encourages learning by doing, fostering teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment. Volunteers work closely with startups, mentors, and the CIE team, building valuable networks and insights into the startup ecosystem. Whether you're passionate about innovation, social impact, or simply want to be part of a vibrant entrepreneurial community, the CIE Volunteering Program is a great place to start.projects.

Social Impact

Internship Opportunity

Internship opportunities at the ACIC-SIIC are designed not just to build skills but to create purpose-driven professionals who contribute meaningfully to society. By engaging students and young professionals in real-world problem-solving, these internships cultivate a mindset of innovation, responsibility, and social impact. Our interns gain hands-on experience working on grassroots projects that address critical issues, such as sustainable agriculture, healthcare access, women’s empowerment, artisan livelihood, and rural entrepreneurship. This exposure helps them understand the challenges faced by underserved communities and actively contribute to solutions that are practical, inclusive, and scalable.