iHUB Shivalik /CBII

An Access to Resources, Mentorship, and Networking​

About CBII (Centre of Business Incubation and Innovations)

Shivalik College, Dehradun proudly launched the Center of Business Incubation and Innovations (CBII) in 2022, a pioneering initiative to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs. It is recognized and registered with MSME, Government of India. The CBII is running with a vision to cultivate an environment conducive to young entrepreneurs, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and social relevance. It is designed to support the creation, incubation, and successful operation of innovative businesses that prioritize societal and environmental impact. Based on its work and progress, the Uttarakhand Startup Council, Directorate of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand has recognized the successful journey of CBII in 2023 and sanctioned financial support to expand it’s wings further.

About iHUB Shivalik

Shivalik College has tied up with IIT Roorkee in year 2022, and launched iHUB Shivalik, an Spoke of iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorke. The Shivalik College is working in mission mode to provide business development assistance, by ensuring the availability of infrastructure, mentorship, and training support and above all, the entrepreneurial culture among the students in the campus.

leadership

Mr. Ajay Kumar Verma is a trailblazer in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia collaboration. As the Associate Dean at the Center of Business Incubation and Innovations (CBII) and the Head of both the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Departments, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology-driven enterprises at Shivalik Campus.

As the founding CEO of iHUB Shivalik, a spoke of iHUB Divya Sampark, IIT Roorkee, Mr. Verma has been instrumental in building an entrepreneurial ecosystem that bridges academia with cutting-edge technological advancements. His leadership extends to spearheading the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) as its President, an initiative recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Through his efforts, he has successfully organized numerous government-sponsored programs aimed at nurturing student and faculty entrepreneurship.
A passionate advocate of hands-on learning, Mr. Verma serves as a permanent Mentor of Change for the Atal Tinkering Lab, under the Atal Innovation Mission, Government of India. His commitment to fostering creativity and problem-solving has empowered countless young minds to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges.

HOD ME Ajay Verma

Mr. Ajay Kumar Verma

Associate Dean at the Center of Business Incubation and Innovations (CBII)

With over 19 years of experience in academia and research, Mr. Verma specializes in Bearing Fault Diagnosis, Mechanics of Machines, Tribology, and Mechanical Vibrations. His prolific contributions to research include 17+ publications in esteemed journals and conferences, along with his role as a Principal Investigator in government-funded research projects. His expertise is widely recognized, serving as a reviewer for top-tier journals and conferences.

His passion for innovation extends to intellectual property, having successfully published 14+ patents, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into tangible technological advancements.

Beyond research and innovation, Mr. Verma is dedicated to capacity building. He has organized and participated in numerous Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Student Development Programs (SDPs), and Short-Term Training Programs (STTPs), empowering the next generation of educators, researchers, and industry professionals.

His unwavering commitment to innovation, research excellence, and entrepreneurial leadership makes him a driving force in shaping the future of education and industry collaboration.

iHUB Shivalik Leadership & Mentorship Team

S. No. Name Gender Designation
1 Prof. (Dr.) Prahlad Singh Male Chairman
2 Mr. Ajay Kumar Verma Male Associate Dean-CBII & CEO, iHub Shivalik
3 Dr. Surmadhur Pant Male Mentor and Professional Member
4 Dr. Abhishek Jha Male Mentor and Professional Member
5 Mr. Ashish Gupta Male Mentor and Professional Member
6 Mr. Kalpeshwar Male Mentor and Professional Member
7 Mr. Sartaj Khan Male Mentor and Professional Member
8 Mr. Yashendra Sharma Male Mentor and Professional Member
9 Mr. Abhishek Chaukial Male Mentor and Professional Member
10 Mr. Ankit Kumar Male Mentor and Professional Member
11 Dr. Shusheel Kumar Male Mentor and Professional Member
12 Mrs. Renu Soni Female Deputy Manager
13 Mr. Manish Gaur Male Office Assistant

Vision & Mission

1. Vision
To create an ambience to help young entrepreneurs with potential to initiate and grow in business that involves innovation, sustainable and socially relevant technologies.

2. Mission

  • Provide Business Development Assistance, Networking and relationship support
  • Create appropriate Infrastructure for startups
  • Mentoring, counseling and training in the domains of research, product development, technology, finance and marketing
  • Inculcate sound entrepreneurial and start-up culture among students
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Recognitions and Collaborations

Shivalik College of Engineering (HI)/Center of Business Incubation and
Innovation (CBII) is recognized by MSME, Government of India.

Center of Business Incubation and Innovation (CBII) is recognized by the
Uttarakhand Startup Council, Directorate of Industries, Government of
Uttarakhad.

MoU with iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee

MoU with iHUB AWaDH, IIT Ropar

Meet Our Team

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Prof. (Dr.) Prahlad Singh

Chairman

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Mr. Ajay Kumar Verma

CEO, iHub Shivalik

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Dr. Kuldeep Panwar

Mentor and Professional Member

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Dr. Surmadhur Pant

Mentor and Professional Member

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Dr. Vishal Upmanu

Mentor and Professional Member

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Mr. Ashish Gupta

Mentor and Professional Member

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Mrs. Renu Soni

Deputy Manager

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Mr. Sagar Rawat

Office Assistant

Milestones of Innovation: Projects in Progress

 

Projects/Startups Running/Completed

  • A Startup project worth Rs. 15 lakhs sanctioned by MSME, Government of India in MSME Hackathon 2.0 (2022) – Under Process
  • Established Central facility at iHUB Shivalik worth Rs.50 lakhs funded by iHUB DivyaSampark IIT Roorkee (2023) – Completed
  • Established Drone Lab funded by iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee and Dtown Robotics.
  • A fund of Rs. 10,55,000/- was sanctioned as recurring expenditure to iHUB Shivalik by iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee (2023) – Under Process
  • 5 Innovative projects worth Rs. 49 lakhs sanctioned by iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee (2023) – Under Process

Project Table

S. No. Project Title PI Budget
1 CyberZoo: Developing a Cyber-Physical Animal Tamer System Mr. Kumar Rethik ₹9.60 Lakhs
2 ParkEase: Building an Intelligent Smart Parking System Mr. Sartaj Khan ₹10.00 Lakhs
3 Hybrid Arial-Aquatic Drone: Design and Development Dr. Abhishek Jha ₹9.85 Lakhs
4 IoT Based Waste Management System Dr. Hemant Nautiyal ₹9.50 Lakhs
5 EyesOnyx: AI Smart Glasses for Blind & Visually Impaired Dr. Sono Bhardwaj ₹9.90 Lakhs

Project List Format

  1. CyberZoo: Developing a Cyber-Physical Animal Tamer System – Mr. Kumar Rethik (₹9.60 Lacs)
  2. ParkEase: Building an Intelligent Smart Parking System – Mr. Sartaj Khan (₹10.00 Lacs)
  3. Hybrid Arial-Aquatic Drone: Design and Development – Dr. Abhishek Jha (₹9.85 Lacs)
  4. IoT Based Waste Management System: Dr. Hemant Nautiyal (₹9.50 Lacs)
  5. EyesOnyx: AI Smart Glasses for Blind & Visually Impaired – Dr. Sono Bhardwaj (₹9.90 Lacs)

Other Approvals

  • Approval for AICTE-IDEA Lab establishment (2025)
  • 10 startups have registered

Startup Registration Table

Sl. No. LLP Name MCA Name Partner 1 Partner 2
1 GIZMODO LLP M27202594 SUNIL SHARMA SHIVRAJ
2 ALTECHWITZ LLP M27203213 KULDEEP RAWAT SHUBHAM SINGH KARKI
3 NANOLEAFELECT LLP M27203614 SABA SABIR ANISH BRATA SAMANTA
4 DENOLOGIX SOFTECH LLP M27203157 AYUSHMAN SRIVASTAV AVINASH GULERIA
5 TULIPSOFTTECH LLP M27204129 ASHISH KUMAR GUPTA MANISH SINGH
6 ADO-TECH LLP M27204081 ROHIT KUMAR SHAKYA JAIDEEP SINGH RANA
7 BITZFLYTECH LLP M27207006 KANCHESH KUMAR MALVIKA CHANDOLA
8 CANSTART TECH LLP M27203687 ASHUTOSH BHATT AYUSH KUMAR CHANCHAL
9 FLIPP OM TECH LLP M27206970 SANDEEP SAINI RAHUL RAWAT
10 YOGATECH INNOVATIONS LLP M27207655 PRACHI RAWAT ABHISHEK SINGH

Focus Areas of Incubation Center

Information & Communication Technology (ICT) / Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)

Dehradun city is a growing software producer in India. With the ICT industry on the upswing and the availability of technology-oriented manpower, the proposed center will attract many new-generation entrepreneurs willing to start their startups.

Manufacturing and Engineering

Dehradun, the state capital, is situated near SIDCUL Selaqui, SIDCUL Haridwar, and Roorkee Industrial Area – the key industry hubs of Uttarakhand. These areas are home to a large number of small, medium, and large-scale industries.

Technology Assistance for Rural Development and Differently Abled Persons

The center will focus on developing and providing community services such as:

  • e-Health services
  • e-Learning platforms
  • Participatory decision making tools
  • Technology-enabled farm-specific agriculture solutions
  • Food quality and safety enhancements
  • Developing assistive technology and equipment to improve the quality of life of differently abled individuals

Focus Areas of Incubation Center

Information & Communication Technology (ICT) / Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)

Dehradun city is a growing software producer in India. With the ICT industry on the upswing and the availability of technology-oriented manpower, the proposed center will attract many new-generation entrepreneurs willing to start their startups.

ICT
Manufacturing

Manufacturing and Engineering

Dehradun, the state capital, is situated near SIDCUL Selaqui, SIDCUL Haridwar, and Roorkee Industrial Area – the key industry hubs of Uttarakhand. These areas are home to a large number of small, medium, and large-scale industries.

Technology Assistance for Rural Development and Differently Abled Persons

The center will focus on developing and providing community services such as:

  • e-Health services
  • e-Learning platforms
  • Participatory decision making tools
  • Technology-enabled farm-specific agriculture solutions
  • Food quality and safety enhancements
  • Developing assistive technology and equipment to improve the quality of life of differently abled individuals
Rural Development

Sustainability & Revenue Generation Model

Our incubation center will operate in a lean and efficient manner, focusing on delivering value to clients, stakeholders, and the community. The sustainability model aims to create a long-term self-sufficient ecosystem that generates wealth and supports the local economy.

Key Stakeholders

  • Innovators
  • Facilitators
  • Investors

An incubation agreement will be established between the stakeholders, including the following revenue streams:

🔹 Income from Client Enterprises

The center will charge incubatee companies for infrastructure, services, seed loans, service charges, and may also receive equity shares.

🔹 Returns through Equity

Sharing in the client’s success through equity value appreciation or royalty on gross sales. A predefined equity portion will go to CBII and mentors. Startups are required to select a faculty mentor, with an option to choose from the industry as well.

🔹 Seed Loan & IP

Revenue will be generated from seed loan charges, intellectual property rights, and potential donor contributions.

🔹 Consultancy Services

Monetized through the in-house accelerator team offering consulting to startups and external clients.

🔹 Educational Programmes

Workshops, seminars, and conferences will generate additional revenue while providing learning opportunities.

Note: The initial equity from CBII will be fully utilized to create infrastructure like laboratories, analytical tools, sector-specific resources, and for organizing ideathons, workshops, and seminars.

Start-Up Activities at Shivalik College

Shivatech-2024: 15 November 2024

The Institution Innovation Council of Shivalik College – (CBII), iHUB Shivalik – organised an impactful event on 15 November 2024. In Shiva-Tech 2024, 12 different events were organised with the aim of providing researchers and students present innovative solutions to industrial and societal problems integrating technology. Different events included Project Demonstration, Working Model in Pharmacy & Health, Highway to Hell, LAN Gaming – Free Fire & VGMI, Code Hunt, Building Bridge, Tower Making, Best Out of Waste, Wrestling Machine, Business Model Presentation, Lego Assembly & Race, Logo Making, and Digital Logic Design. The event had participation from 250+ students from different institutes.

Hackathon- 2024

The Incubation Center of Shivalik College, CBII and iHUB Shivalik organised Hackathon 2024 with a vision to generate high-value, actionable business ideas and product concepts. The event was organised to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship among young minds. More than 300 students from 63+ teams participated in this collaborative technical event, proposing solutions to industrial and social problem statements. The event had participation from various institutes, including colleges and universities, from regions students of Uttarakhand, UP, and the NCR region. During the event, the participating teams built actionable business ideas and product concepts by working relentlessly for 30 hours.

Science Championship 3.0

On November 16, 2024, Shivalik College of Engineering, in collaboration with USERC, organized Science Championship 3.0. The highlight of the program was the innovation and brilliance of young minds. The event had diverse participation from different reputed schools, both private and public. The projects and models based on themes of science, society, and environment proved that the next generation is so close to scientific excellence. The event hosted more than 80 schools, 180 teams, and over 800 students. With an innovative theme, the event focused on themes of Science, Society, and Environment. The event was designed to instill a deep passion for technology and broadening scientific knowledge.

Hand-on Training on 2D & 3D Modeling on A AUTODESK AUTOCAD

The students received hands-on training in 2D & 3D Modeling in AUTODESK AUTOCAD. AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) software developed by Autodesk in various industries, including architecture, interior design, drafting, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. The VAC was an initiative to equip the students with various topics in 2D & 3D Modeling. The training included all the key areas like introduction to AUTOCAD, drawing fundamentals & editing tools, precision drawing techniques, layer management, advanced tools & techniques, and best practices & tips to build a solid foundation. Students gained practical skills, boosting their confidence for real-world applications and career.

Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit (08th - 09th December 2023)

The Government of Uttarakhand, India, organised the Global Investors Summit at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, on 08th – 09th December 2023. The event was graced by the presence of key dignitaries, including Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi JI, Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami Ji, and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. The students from Shivalik College attended the workshop and gained insights into establishing businesses and collaborative strategies. In addition, the students gained an understanding of economic impact and the Government’s role in business. The event covered key areas like Healthcare, Pharma, Education, Real Estate, Tourism, Hospitality, and Manufacturing.

Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur Start-up Founder

An insightful session led by Mr Roshan Singh, Founder & CEO of Scroll Well, was organised to motivate the young minds. The motivational session aimed at understanding impactful problem-solving approaches. In addition, the students also learned to analyse problems and develop strategic solutions. In the session, the students further gained insights into the benefits and challenges of innovation and product design. The lecture with Mr Roshan Singh provided future leaders the information on how entrepreneurs drive economic growth and innovation. Sharing his entrepreneurial journey, he emphasised how entrepreneurs contribute to economic growth and drive innovation that reshapes industries.

Hand-on and Live Project Based Training

The Institution Innovation Council, Shivalik College of Engineering, in collaboration with CBII and iHUB Shivalik, organised a Hands-on and Live Project-Based Training workshop from 11th June to 9th July 2024. Conducted by Dr Shailendra Singh, Sr. R&N (Head), Cloud Education Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, the workshop provided 120 students with practical exposure to key technologies. The training covered Python coding, data analysis, machine learning (classification & model building), and deep learning (ANN, CNN). By engaging in real-world projects, students enhanced their problem-solving, creative thinking, and technical application skills, reinforcing theoretical concepts through hands-on experience.