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Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Message of Patron

Our university is committed to extend beyond academics; we are striving to build innovators and job creators. This cell is the cornerstone of that vision, providing the tools, mentorship and ecosystem to empower students to build ventures that shape the future. I urge students to challenge conventions, take calculated risks and leverage our unwavering support. Let your entrepreneurial journey begin here and let us celebrate your success as you define the next generation of industry & social change.

Message of Chairman

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell is dedicated to unlock students’ potential. We sincerely design and execute various activities to equip students with future-ready skills, foster an innovative mindset and provide the foundational support to transform their ideas into impactful ventures. We encourage every student to engage with our workshops, networking events and incubation programs. This is a platform to learn, experiment and grow. Let’s build a vibrant ecosystem of creators and leaders together.

Vision

To foster an ecosystem in university that nurtures innovation, skill and risk-taking ability among students and turn them into visionary entrepreneurs, driving innovation and sustainable economic development.

Mission

To ignite and nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation within the student community by providing robust mentoring, industry-aligned skill development, comprehensive incubation support, and strong industry-academia networks to successfully launch and scale ventures and careers.

Objectives

  1. Promote entrepreneurship as a career choice among students.
  2. Support innovative ideas, provide pre-incubation and incubation facilities for start-ups.
  3. Facilitate access to funding, government schemes and venture capital.
  4. Integrate entrepreneurship education into the curriculum.
  5. Strengthen women and social entrepreneurship initiatives.

Governance & Structure

  • Patron (PAHER University President): Provides strategic guidelines to the cell and ensures integration with the university's overall mission and resources.

  • Chairman (A nominated professor): Provides overall leadership, coordinates between the three departments and reports to the Patron about progress and outcomes.

  • Three Core Departments (operating under the Chairman):

    1. Industry Networking Department
    2. Training & Capacity Building Department
    3. Incubation & Start-Up Support Department

  • Convener: Each department is headed by a Convener.

  • Members: One faculty member from each Faculty.

  • Student Representatives: Six student representatives.

Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Details of EDC Members
Name Position in EDC Academic Designation & Institute
Prof. Hemant Kothari Patron President, PAHER University
Dr. Anurag Mehta Chairman Principal & Professor, Pacific Institute of Business Studies
Dr. Ashok Dashora Convener, Industry Networking Department Director, Vatsalya College of Pharmacy
Dr. Ritu Khanna Convener, Incubation & Start-Up Support Department Professor, Pacific Institute of Technology
Dr. Mehndi Sharma Convener, Training & Capacity Building Department Assistant Professor, Pacific Institute of Hotel Management
Dr. Mridula Tak Member, Industry Networking Department Professor, Pacific Dental College and Hospital
Dr. L.N. Choubisa Member, Industry Networking Department Associate Professor, Pacific College of Teachers Education
Dr. Gaurav Kumar Joshi Member, Industry Networking Department Associate Professor, Pacific Institute of Management
Mr. Neeraj Khatik Member, Industry Networking Department Lecturer, Pacific Institute of Fire & Safety Management
Dr. Dinesh Agarwal Member, Incubation & Start-Up Support Department Professor, Pacific College of Pharmacy
Ms. Kripa Jain Member, Incubation & Start-Up Support Department Assistant Professor, Pacific School of Law
Dr. Mohammed Abid Member, Incubation & Start-Up Support Department Assistant Professor, Pacific Institute of Business Studies
Dr. Purnima Dashora Member, Training & Capacity Building Department Assistant Professor, Pacific Institute of Basic & Applied Sciences
Dr. Abrar Ahmed Member, Training & Capacity Building Department Assistant Professor, Pacific College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Mr. Hemant Vaishnav Member, Training & Capacity Building Department Assistant Professor, Pacific Polytechnic College
Bhanu Pratap Singh Member, Training & Capacity Building Department Sports Trainer, Pacific College of Physical Education
Ms. Ruchika Shrotriya Member, Training & Capacity Building Department Dean PG Office
Ms. Hemant Kunwar Office Superintendent P.S. to President PAHER University

Industry Networking Department

Role & Function: To act as the primary interface between the university and the industry. This department is responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with companies, alumni entrepreneurs, investors and trade bodies to facilitate mentorship, live projects and internships for aspiring entrepreneurs and up-skill students.

Key Activities

  1. Corporate Association: Identify and develop long-term association with local, regional, national and multinational companies across various sectors.
  2. Mentorship Pool Creation: Curate a network of industry experts, successful alumni and business leaders to serve as mentors for students who aspire to become entrepreneurs.
  3. Industry Lecture Series: Organize regular talks and panel discussions with business founders, industry experts and professionals to provide real-world insights.
  4. Industry Visits: Arrange visits to industries for students and prospective entrepreneurs.
  5. Live Project Hub: Source and allocate industry-defined problems and live projects for student teams to work on, providing practical experience.
  6. Internship Drive: Facilitate internship opportunities for aspiring entrepreneur students.
  7. Investor Connect: Build a database of Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists and organize networking events.
  8. Advisory Council Formation: Assist in constituting an industry-led advisory council to guide the ESDC's strategy and ensure market relevance.
  9. Develop Association with Govt. Agencies & Commerce Forum: Invite officials to enlighten students about prevailing schemes, subsidies, promotion and support.

Training & Capacity Building Department

Role & Function: To design and deliver a structured learning pathway that equips students with essential entrepreneurial mindsets, future-ready skills and functional knowledge required to succeed in the corporate world or as founders.

Key Activities

  1. Workshops: Conduct regular workshops on critical topics like Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Digital Marketing, Financial Literacy and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
  2. Certification Programs: Offer certified programs in high-demand areas (e.g., Data Analytics, AI Fundamentals, UX/UI Design, Advanced Excel) in collaboration with MSME/ NSDC/ industry partners or online platforms.
  3. Bootcamps & Hackathons: Organize intensive hackathons, business plan competitions, and case study challenges to foster problem-solving and innovation under pressure.
  4. Soft Skills Training: Provide training in communication, leadership, teamwork, negotiation, and public speaking.
  5. Prototype Development Assistance: Provide technical support to help students build their first Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or prototype.
  6. Train-the-Trainer Programs: Empower student champions and club members to become peer trainers and leaders within the ecosystem.
  7. Resource Library: Develop and maintain a digital repository of learning materials, project reports, video lectures and case studies for self-paced learning.

Incubation & Start-Up Support Department

Role & Function: To provide end-to-end support for student and alumni-led start-ups, from idea validation to launch and scaling. This includes offering physical infrastructure, seed funding, legal aid and dedicated mentorship.

Key Activities

  1. Ideation Workshops: Host sessions specifically designed to help students generate, validate and refine business ideas.
  2. Incubation Application & Selection: Manage a transparent, multi-stage selection process (application, screening, pitching) to onboard the most promising start-ups into the incubation program.
  3. Dedicated Mentorship: Assign each incubated start-up a lead mentor and provide structured mentorship sessions throughout their incubation journey.
  4. Incubation Infrastructure: Manage and provide access to co-working spaces, meeting rooms, high-speed internet, prototyping labs and other essential facilities.
  5. Seed Funding Support: Administer a seed fund grant and facilitate connections to angel investors and government start-up schemes (like DPIIT, Start up India).
  6. Legal & IP Advisory: Offer pro-bono or subsidized legal consultancy for company registration, term sheet review and filing patents/trademarks.

Advisory Council

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) is guided by a distinguished Advisory Council, comprising visionaries and practitioners from the forefront of industry and innovation. This council is integral to ensuring the Cell's initiatives remain relevant, impactful and aligned with the dynamic realities of the global business landscape.

Composition & Expertise

  • Industry Experts: Senior executives and leaders who provide insights into market trends, future skills and corporate governance.
  • First-Generation Entrepreneurs: Inspirational founders who share invaluable practical experience on the challenges and triumphs of building a venture from the ground.
  • Start-up Founders: Dynamic innovators currently navigating the start-up ecosystem, offering fresh, real-time perspectives on operational hurdles and opportunities.
  • Alumni Entrepreneurs: Successful graduates who embody the university's spirit and provide a relatable pathway for current students.
  • Bankers & Investors: Professionals from venture capital, angel investing and banking who offer critical guidance on financial strategy, fundraising and fiscal sustainability.

Role & Responsibilities

  1. Review and validate the training programs for market relevance.
  2. Offer high-level mentorship to our most promising incubated start-ups.
  3. Facilitate critical connections to industry, investment and global networks.
  4. Act as brand ambassadors, enhancing the credibility and reach of the ESDC.

The council ensures our ecosystem is robust, forward-thinking and effectively bridges the gap between academic concepts and real-world execution.

Resource Mobilization

  • Funding from university budget allocations
  • Grants from AICTE, DST, MSME, Start Up India and other agencies
  • Industry sponsorship and CSR funds
  • Nominal fee-based training programmes

Policy Guidelines

  • University will facilitate leave/ academic flexibility for student entrepreneurs/ start-ups.
  • Priority will be given to start-ups promoting sustainability, social innovation, renewable energy, healthcare and employment generation.
  • Start-ups incubated under EDC must comply with ethical and legal standards.