2025
Day 1 14 Feb 2025
Day 2 15 Feb 2025
Day 3 16 Feb 2025
Inauguration / Panel Discussion / Ideathon Pitching
The Inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. Ramanand Sharma as Chief Guest, along with
Prof. H.M. Suryawanshi (Director, NIT Hamirpur), Dr. Archana Santosh Nanoty (Registrar),
Dr. Rakesh Sehgal (Dean R&C), Dr. Ashok Kumar (Dean Student Welfare),
and all esteemed dignitaries.
Photo Gallery — Day 1
Guest Lectures / Judging of Productathon
A guest lecture was delivered by Mr. Lalit Koundal, former Head of Operations at Skygear Aviation,
focusing on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He shared valuable insights into the impact of these
elements in today's fast-paced business environment.
The Productathon judging session provided participants a platform to showcase ideas, prototypes, and solutions — assessed on creativity, feasibility, and market potential, fostering expert guidance and a collaborative spirit of innovation.
The Productathon judging session provided participants a platform to showcase ideas, prototypes, and solutions — assessed on creativity, feasibility, and market potential, fostering expert guidance and a collaborative spirit of innovation.
Photo Gallery — Day 2
Guest Lectures / Felicitation
Distinguished speakers graced the occasion. Dr. Surender Singh Saini, Senior Principal Scientist
at CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh, delivered an insightful lecture on prototype models in product development.
Mr. Rishabh Dhenkawat, Co-Founder of Oculosense, shared the journey of Drishti —
an AI-powered smart glasses system with obstacle avoidance, text recognition, scene description,
navigation assistance, and facial recognition for visually impaired users.
The felicitation ceremony honoured winning teams and celebrated innovative ideas from all participants.
The felicitation ceremony honoured winning teams and celebrated innovative ideas from all participants.
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MVP — Minimum Viable Product
09 November 2025 · Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur
The MVP Workshop is a one-day entrepreneurial learning program designed to help innovators, students, researchers, and startup founders transform ideas into viable products. Organized by UTF Incubator, NIT Hamirpur, the workshop brings together leading experts from academia, industry, and the startup ecosystem to share practical insights on innovation, product development, commercialization, marketing, funding, and startup growth.
Eminent Speakers & Topics
Dr. Pamita Awasthi — PI, Founder & Director, UTF Incubator, NITH
Startup Ecosystem @ NITH
Mr. Neeraj Mishra — Director of Product Management, RealPage (Ex-Amazon)
Product Thinking, Design & Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Mr. Shahid Abbas Mir — Former CEO, NIT Srinagar
Value Proposition
Dr. Surender Singh Saini — Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh
Commercialization to Scale & Marketing Strategy
Mr. Sunny Duggal — CEO, UTF Incubator, NITH
Product Building: From Idea to Launch
Dr. Rajesh Sharma — Co-PI, UTF Incubator, NITH
Fund Utilization and Accessibility
The workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced mentors, industry leaders, and startup experts — gaining actionable knowledge to build and scale successful ventures.
Eminent Speakers & Topics
Dr. Pamita Awasthi — PI, Founder & Director, UTF Incubator, NITH
Startup Ecosystem @ NITH
Mr. Neeraj Mishra — Director of Product Management, RealPage (Ex-Amazon)
Product Thinking, Design & Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Mr. Shahid Abbas Mir — Former CEO, NIT Srinagar
Value Proposition
Dr. Surender Singh Saini — Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh
Commercialization to Scale & Marketing Strategy
Mr. Sunny Duggal — CEO, UTF Incubator, NITH
Product Building: From Idea to Launch
Dr. Rajesh Sharma — Co-PI, UTF Incubator, NITH
Fund Utilization and Accessibility
The workshop offers participants a unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced mentors, industry leaders, and startup experts — gaining actionable knowledge to build and scale successful ventures.
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ADB Visit
2025 · Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur
Delighted to share the success stories of various startups nurtured under the Incubation Centre, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur. The startup journeys and achievements were presented by Dr. Pamita Awasthi, PI/Founder Director, Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegates and other distinguished visitors and officials.
Highlights of the Session
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Overview
A comprehensive overview of various initiatives and achievements showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at the Incubation Centre, NIT Hamirpur.
Startup Success Stories
Inspiring journeys demonstrating how innovation and incubation support are transforming ideas into thriving, real-world businesses.
Global Innovation Showcase
Highlighting the region's innovation capabilities and placing NIT Hamirpur's startup ecosystem on the global map.
Collaborative Exchange
Meaningful dialogue with ADB officials and delegates, fostering future collaborations, partnerships, and opportunities for growth.
The visit marked a significant milestone in establishing Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI as a nationally and globally recognised hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Highlights of the Session
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Overview
A comprehensive overview of various initiatives and achievements showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at the Incubation Centre, NIT Hamirpur.
Startup Success Stories
Inspiring journeys demonstrating how innovation and incubation support are transforming ideas into thriving, real-world businesses.
Global Innovation Showcase
Highlighting the region's innovation capabilities and placing NIT Hamirpur's startup ecosystem on the global map.
Collaborative Exchange
Meaningful dialogue with ADB officials and delegates, fostering future collaborations, partnerships, and opportunities for growth.
The visit marked a significant milestone in establishing Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI as a nationally and globally recognised hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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2026
Day 1 09 Mar 2026
Inauguration / Ignition Grant Certificates / PitchX Session
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Inauguration Ceremony
Honoured guests & dignitaries officially opened the summit
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Insights & Mentorship
Expert guidance and fresh perspectives on innovation & growth
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Ignition Grant Certificates
14 promising startups awarded to scale their ventures
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PitchX Session
Creative & impactful solutions impressed mentors and the audience
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