Startup and Innovation Cell Committee


Sr. No. Name of the Member Designation
1 Prin. Dr. Dinkar P. Patil Principal
2 Mr. Tayyab L. Shaikh (Geography) Head, Startup and Innovation Cell
3 Ms. Diksha S. Jagtap (Political Science) Coordinator, Startup and Innovation Cell
4 Mr. Sadique Ali Peerzada (English) Member
5 Ms. Hina S. Shaikh (Commerce) Member
6 Ms. Divya K. Salunkhe (Psychology) Member

Functions of the Committee


  • Organizing workshops, seminars, and guest lectures to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship among students and faculty.
  • Hosting business summits, idea contests, and innovation challenges to encourage creative thinking and problem-solving.
  • Assisting in the early stages of startup development, including ideation, market research, and business plan formulation.
  • Offering incubation services such as office space, mentoring, and access to resources needed to grow a startup. This may also include acceleration programs for scaling ventures.
  • Connecting budding entrepreneurs with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and alumni for guidance and mentorship.
  • Organizing networking events to connect startups with potential investors, customers, and partners.
  • Assisting startups in applying for government grants, funding schemes, and awards.
  • Facilitating meetings with angel investors, venture capitalists, and other funding sources to secure investment for startups.
  • Building partnerships with industry to provide startups with opportunities for collaboration, market access, and commercialization.
  • Assisting startups in identifying and protecting their intellectual property through patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
  • Supporting the commercialization of intellectual property through licensing, partnerships, or spin-offs.