About Us

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is the Government of India's endeavor to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Its objective is to serve as a platform for the promotion of worldclass Innovation Hubs, Grand Challenges, Start-up businesses, and other selfemployment activities, particularly in technology-driven areas.

Mission & Vision

The principles that guide everything we do

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Our Mission

Provide state-of-the-art infrastructure, mentorship, and resources to early-stage startups. Facilitate access to funding, industry networks, and academic collaborations. Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and professionals. Bridge the gap between academia, industry, and government to create a robust startup ecosystem.

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Our Vision

To be a leading catalyst in transforming innovative ideas into successful, scalable, and sustainable ventures that contribute to India's economic and social development.

Board of directors

Meet the visionaries driving our mission forward

Dr. N N Sharma

Dr. N N Sharma

President, MUJ

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Associated with Manipal Group for over 9 years. Holds BE from NIT Srinagar and ME, PhD from BITS Pilani. Began academic career in 1997 with key roles at BITS Pilani including Dean Academics. Recipient of BITS Pilani's Kris Ramachandran Best Faculty Award and Public Felicitation 2013 from Ramakrishna Mission for contribution to Science and Engineering.

Dr. Nitu Bhatnagar

Dr. Nitu Bhatnagar

Provost & Professor of Chemistry, MUJ

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Holds Ph.D. and MSc in Chemistry from Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur. Over 5 years of leadership experience in Registrar's office contributing to administration and compliance. Recognized with Women Scientist Award 2022 by DST Rajasthan and President's Award for Academic Excellence 2017. Published 60+ research papers, multiple book chapters, patent, and Academic Audit Framework. Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry and Visiting Faculty at Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Dr. Amit Soni

Dr. Amit Soni

Registrar & Professor, MUJ

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Gold Medalist in BE Electrical with MTech and PhD in Power Systems from MNIT Jaipur. 24 years of rich experience including 3 years at RRVPNL Jaipur. Held key roles as Dean FoE, Director SEEC, Director Quality Compliance, and In-Charge CEO of AIC-MUJ. Instrumental in NIRF rankings, NBA accreditation, and international collaborations. Published 160 research papers, edited books with Springer and CRC. Supervised 6 PhD scholars and active in DST and CSIR-funded projects.

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Chaturvedi

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Chaturvedi

Chief Finance & Accounts Officer, MUJ

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Seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, auditing, and regulatory compliance. Key role in ensuring institutional financial integrity, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Successfully managed large-scale audits, implemented robust financial controls, and ensured compliance with statutory regulations. Significantly contributed to university's financial stability and growth trajectory.

Dr. Karunakar A. Kotegar

Dr. Karunakar A. Kotegar

Pro Vice-President, MUJ

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Brings 26+ years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration with Manipal Group since 1998. Professor of Data Science and Computer Applications at MIT Manipal and Director for International Collaboration at MAHE. Ph.D. from MAHE and Post-Doctoral Fellowship from AIT Ireland. 75+ internationally indexed publications, recipient of Best Teacher Award and Fulbright Scholarship. Secretary of IAESTE covering 87 countries and President of IAESTE India. Senior Member IEEE, Life Member ISTE. Guided 9 PhD students to completion.

Mr. Nishith K Mohanty

Mr. Nishith K Mohanty

Group President Human Resources, MEMG

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Joined Manipal University Jaipur in 2015 and served as Pro Vice-Chancellor for nearly 6 years. Led MUJ's remarkable growth in national and international academic rankings. Published 150+ research papers and led 10 funded projects. Economics degree from Madras Christian College and PGDPM from XLRI Jamshedpur. Overseeing HR for Education, Healthcare, Research, and Foundation entities. Previously Head HR at Bayer Group and senior roles at HMT, CEAT, Max India, and Britannia Industries.

MR. N. K. Jain

MR. N. K. Jain

President, The Employers Association of Rajasthan

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Visionary industrialist and seasoned entrepreneur based in Jaipur. Chairman Managing Director of Vidyut Teletronics Ltd., leader in telecom and electronics manufacturing. Decades of experience driving innovation and industrial growth in the region. Advocates for business excellence and contributes to policy, employment, and economic development. Respected figure in industry circles inspiring next generation entrepreneurs and leaders.

Internal Team

The dedicated people working behind the scenes

Dr. Sandeep Joshi

Dr. Sandeep Joshi

Chief Executive Officer, AIC MUJ

Mr. Prachi Chandrawat

Mr. Prachi Chandrawat

Executive

Mr. Arihant Bothra

Mr. Arihant Bothra

Executive & Admin

Mr. Lakshit Soni

Mr. Lakshit Soni

Executive

Our Partners

Collaborating with leading organizations to amplify our impact

AIM

AIM

Atal Innovation Mission, driving innovation and entrepreneurship across India.

NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog

National Institution for Transforming India, policy think tank of the Government of India.

Manipal

Manipal

Leading educational institution fostering innovation and research excellence.

What People Say

Hear from entrepreneurs who have been part of our journey

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

TechStart Solutions

"The incubation program provided us with invaluable mentorship and resources. We went from idea to product launch in just 6 months. The network and support system here is unparalleled."

Amit Verma

Amit Verma

GreenEarth Innovations

"Being part of this ecosystem transformed our startup journey. The guidance from industry experts and access to funding opportunities accelerated our growth exponentially."

Lisa Chen

Lisa Chen

HealthTech Pro

"The comprehensive support from ideation to market entry was exceptional. The collaborative environment fostered innovation and helped us pivot successfully when needed."

Vikram Patel

Vikram Patel

EduLearn Platform

"Outstanding infrastructure and mentorship made all the difference. We scaled from 3 team members to 50+ employees in under 2 years, thanks to the ecosystem support."

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