iHUB Shivalik /CBII

An Access to Resources, Mentorship, and Networking

Cutting-edge labs, prototyping facilities, and co-working spaces to foster innovation.   |   Connect with industry leaders, academic experts, and specialists for personalized mentorship.   |   CBII & iHUB Shivalik: Empowering innovators to shape the future of technology.   |   Fuel your ideas with world-class resources, expert guidance, and collaborative spaces.

About CBII (Centre of Business Incubation and Innovations)

Shivalik College launched CBII (Centre of Business Incubation and Innovations) in 2022, a pioneering initiative to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs. CBII was established with the aim of providing students with an environment that provides students with an environment motivating formulation and implementation of business ideas. Recognized and registered with MSME, Government of India, CBII provides access to mentors, resources, and funding, helping the implementation of innovative ideas to successful businesses. To support our transformative initiative, Uttarakhand Startup Council, Directorate of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand has sanctioned a financial support of INR 1 Crore. In collaboration with MSME, CBII provides physical, intellectual, and financial resources to the students, helping them establish businesses, including both tangible assets (like equipment and machinery) and intangible assets (such as software development)and coding) having a societal and environmental impact.

About iHUB Shivalik

iHub Shivalik is another initiative by Shivalik College, Dehradun, to foster research innovation and entrepreneurial culture for students. Established in 2022, iHub SHivalik – a Spoke of iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee – was launched by Shivalik College in association with IIT Roorkee. The incubation program is aimed at instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in students. The students are provided with business development assistance (including the availability of infrastructure, mentorship, and training support.) The students, utilizing the entrepreneurial opportunities, have secured the 6th position in the Startup Uttarakhand Grand Challenge 2023. Subsequently, the students were allotted a monetary prize of INR 2 Lacs by the Honourable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. To support ongoing projects, we have tie-ups with different funding agencies to provide seed funds for business ideas that have promising potential as successful businesses.

Recognitions and Collaborations

CBII is officially recognized and registered with MSME, Government of India, for promoting entrepreneurship.

iHub Shivalik, collaborating with IIT Roorkee, operates as a Spoke of iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee.

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 in Progress With a mission to promote entrepreneurship, the incubation center at Shivalik College, Dehradun, shares a vision of becoming a hub of innovation. We have led the way in education by becoming the first privately affiliated institute to establish a state-of-the-art incubation center, recognized and funded by the Uttarakhand Startup Council, the Directorate of Industries, and the Government of India. With initiatives like CBII and iHUB Shivalik, we are working towards the mission to provide business development assistance. For this, we provide the availability of infrastructure, mentorship, training support and, above all, the entrepreneurial culture. In addition to this, Shivalik College has also successfully established a drone lab by iHUB Divya Sampark IIT Roorkee. iHUB Shivalik, a spoke of iHUB Divya Sampark, IIT Roorkee, is led by our Spoke Coordinator, Dr. Ajay Kumar Verma. Our ongoing projects are sponsored by Divyasampark iHUB for Devices Materials and Technology Foundation. We currently have five ongoing projects, information for which is provided below:

Project: CyberZoo: Developing a Cyber-Physical Animal Tamer System

PI: Dr. Rajiv Kumar

Co-PI: Mr. Himanshu Suyal

Project: Design and Development of a Hybrid Aerial-Aquatic Drone

PI: Dr. Abhishek Jha

Project: ParkEase: Building an Intelligent and Automated Smart Vehicle Parking System

PI: Dr. Sartaj Jha

Co-PI: Mr. Chandan Pal Mr. Animesh
Mr. Harshvardhan
Mr. Digvijay

Project: IoT-Based Waste Management System

PI: Dr. Hemant Nautiyal

Co-PI: Ms. Sakshi Chamolia
Ms. Preeti
Mr. Jatin Rawal
Mr. Saksham

Project: EyesOnyx: AI-enables Smart Glasses for the Blind and Visually Impaired

PI: Dr. Sono Bhardawaj

Co-PI: Mr. Uday Gupta
Mr. Saksham Arya
Mr Rahul Singh

A Glimpse into Innovation and Discovery

At Shivalik College, Dehradun, we provide a supportive environment to cultivate an entrepreneurial and problem-solving approach in our academics. Our incubation center, i.e. CBII and iHUB Shivalik, provide students with all the resources to turn their vision into successful ventures. Here are some of the highlights of all the transformation work our researchers are dedicatedly working on:

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.

Inauguration of CBII and iHUB Shivalik