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National Innovation & Startup Policy

Ideate · Innovate · Incubate · Inspire

MoE Innovation Cell, Government of India

Promoting Student & Faculty Startups
Overview

About NISP

Building a vibrant innovation and startup ecosystem on campus — engaging students and faculty in entrepreneurial activities under the National Innovation & Startup Policy.

The National Innovation and Startup Policy for students and faculty of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh aims to create and develop a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the campus by actively engaging both students and faculty in innovative and entrepreneurial activities.

Further, the policy intends to promote student- and faculty-driven innovations and startups by collaborating and partnering with leading agencies in the innovation ecosystem.

Ecosystem Partners

Strategic collaborations that anchor the College's innovation framework.

CII DST CSIO C-DAC SPIC
Guiding Framework

Vision, Mission & Objectives

The strategic intent that shapes the College's innovation and startup agenda.

Vision

The vision of the National Innovation and Start-up Policy of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College is to promote and encourage student-driven innovation and to engage both students and faculty in entrepreneurial and startup activities in campus.

Mission

  • Establish a vibrant and dynamic startup ecosystem across all departments in the institute
  • Actively engage students and faculty members in innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities
  • Create a space for collaboration, co-creation, business relationships, professional networks, and knowledge sharing
  • Develop necessary infrastructure to prototype ideas and to incubate startups
  • Develop startup competencies through expert lectures, training, workshops, competitions, etc.
  • Set up processes that guide and validate the conversion of business ideas into sustainable startups

Objectives

The main objectives of the National Innovation and Startup Policy at SGGS College.

1

Create a strong innovation and startup ecosystem as per the guidelines of NISP, MoE's Innovation Cell, Government of India.

2

Promote and build a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the College campus.

3

Identify, mentor, and nurture the innovative and entrepreneurial potential of students and faculty.

4

Encourage and motivate students to adopt entrepreneurship as a preferred career option.

5

Develop infrastructure to provide pre-incubation facility to both students and faculty in the campus — supporting the early phase of entrepreneurship development.

6

Incentivise students for entrepreneurship and startup pursuits.

Scope

Who the policy covers and applies to.

Policy Coverage

The National Innovation and Startup Policy of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh intends to cover and guide the innovative and entrepreneurial activities of bonafide students, faculty, and alumni of the College.

Cell Constitution

NISP Cell Members

Members of the National Innovation and Startup Cell of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College — a balanced mix of internal leadership, students, alumni, and external industry experts.

7
Internal
8
External
4
Alumni
19
Total Members
# Name Designation / Key Role Category
1 Dr. Jaswinder Singh Principal Internal Member
2 Dr. Taranjit Rao NISP Coordinator Internal Member
3 Dr. Amit Joshi HOD, P.G. Department of Biotechnology Internal Member
4 Dr. Ramandeep Mander Bursar Internal Member
5 Dr. Ranber Singh Incharge, Pre-Incubation Centre Internal Member
6 Anoop Rana Student Coordinator Internal Member
7 Balram Student Internal Member
8 Col. S. S. Khera Consultant & Entrepreneur External Member
9 Hema Panesar Social Entrepreneur External Member
10 Avtar Singh Jhajj Entrepreneur External Member
11 Navdeep Sidhu Director, North Regional Centre, CII Alumni & External Member
12 Charanjit Singh Startup Founder Retired Faculty Member
13 Jaspal Sidhu President, Rotary Club, Chandigarh Alumni
14 Ankit Garg Startup Founder Alumni
15 Sonam Startup Founder Alumni
16 Paramjeet Singh Director, RCED External Member
17 Prof. A. K. Vashisht Director, Modern Dairies External Member
18 Balbir Singh Ex Vice-President, NITCON External Member
19 Gautam Sood Representative, CII External Member
National Framework

National Startup Policy

The Government of India's National Innovation and Startup Policy 2019 — the guiding framework for HEIs across the country.

The National Innovation and Startup Policy 2019, released by the MoE Innovation Cell, sets out the national-level framework for higher education institutions to promote, support, and sustain student- and faculty-driven innovations and startups.
Government of India

National Innovation and Startup Policy 2019

The official document prescribed by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell — outlining the policy framework, guidelines, and implementation roadmap for innovation and entrepreneurship in higher educational institutions across India.

6.5 MiB PDF Document National Policy
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UT Chandigarh Framework

Chandigarh Startup Policy

The Chandigarh Administration's startup policy — nurturing the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting local innovators.

The Chandigarh Startup Policy outlines the UT Administration's vision for fostering a thriving startup ecosystem in the city — covering incentives, infrastructure, mentorship, and ease-of-doing-business measures for entrepreneurs.
Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh Startup Policy

The official policy document of the Chandigarh Administration that lays out the regulatory and supportive framework for startups operating in the Union Territory — offering benefits, recognition, and growth pathways for early-stage ventures.

1.13 MiB PDF Document UT Chandigarh
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Institutional Policy

SGGS Startup Policy

The College's own institutional Innovation and Startup Policy — tailored to the needs of SGGS students, faculty, and alumni.

The SGGS Startup Policy is the institution's adopted version of the National Innovation and Startup Policy — aligned with national guidelines and customised for the College's departments, students, and faculty members.
SGGS College Policy

SGGS Innovation & Startup Policy

The College's official innovation and startup policy document — detailing the institutional commitment to fostering innovation, supporting student/faculty entrepreneurs, providing pre-incubation facilities, and creating an enabling environment for startup growth on campus.

291.26 KiB PDF Document SGGS College
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Outreach Schedule

Awareness Programs

Schedule of awareness programmes regarding the objectives and provisions of the ‘Innovation and Start-up Policy’.

A series of awareness sessions were organised by the NISP Cell to introduce students, faculty, and non-teaching staff to the objectives and provisions of the Innovation and Start-up Policy — ensuring campus-wide alignment and participation.
Audience Date Time Venue
Students — Arts & Commerce Oct 10, 2022 11:00 AM Hari Singh Nalwa Hall
Students — Science Oct 10, 2022 12:30 PM Hari Singh Nalwa Hall
Faculty Oct 11, 2022 11:00 AM Hari Singh Nalwa Hall
Non-Teaching Staff Oct 11, 2022 12:30 PM Hari Singh Nalwa Hall