Meet Our Team
Passionate professionals dedicated to nurturing the next generation of successful entrepreneurs
Our Expert Team
Meet the experienced professionals who guide and support our entrepreneurs
Chairman
Prof. Anand Bhalerao
Chairman
Visionary academic leader and current Vice Chancellor of Central University of Rajasthan, dedicated to solution-driven research, knowledge dissemination, and building a value-rich, community-embedded university.
Directors
Dr. Akhil Agrawal
Director
Associate Professor and Head of Microbiology at CURAJ, Ph.D. (TERI University), postdoc (University of Calgary). Expert in crop and agricultural microbiology, IPR, innovation, and startup ecosystems.
Dr. Hemlata Manglani
Director
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Economics, known for inspiring leadership, commitment to student success, and advancing economic research for societal impact.
Prof. Praveen Sahu
Director
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Commerce, known for expertise in commerce, innovation, and startup ecosystems.
Dr. Deepesh Bhati
Director
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Statistics, known for expertise in statistics, innovation, and startup ecosystems.
Dr. Shailendra Pratap Singh
Director
Associate Professor Department of Sports Bio-Science and Health Sciences known for expertise in health sciences, innovation, and startup ecosystems.
Members
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Garg
Member
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Management, known for expertise in management, innovation, and startup ecosystems.
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Patidar
Member
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science, known for expertise in environmental science, innovation, and startup ecosystems.
Dr. Jaya Kritika Ojha
Member
Assistant Professor, Department of Society - Technology Interface. Ph.D. (IIT Roorkee), MA (Sapienza University of Rome, Italy), M.Sc. (GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar), FDPM-IIM Ahmedabad.
Dr. Kashinath G. Metri
Member
Assistant Professor, Department of Yoga. Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 2009; Doctor of Medicine- MD (Yoga and Rehabilitation), S-VYASA University, Bengaluru, 2013; PhD (Yoga), S-VYASA University, Bengaluru.
Dr. Kapil Saraswat
Member
Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). PhD (Electrical Engineering) IIT Kanpur, M.Tech (Electronics and Communication) IIT Roorkee, B.E. (Rajasthan University).
Dr. Guneet IJ Kaur
Member
Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Department of Sports Psychology & Department of Sports Biomechanics. Master in Psychology (Specialization in Sports Psychology), Panjab University, Chandigarh (Gold Medalist). Ph.D. Psychology (Sports Psychology), Panjab University, Chandigarh. Former Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, JAIN (Deemed to be University).
Dr. Jugal Kishor
Member
Assistant Professor, Department of Society - Technology Interface. Ph.D. in Digital Marketing, MBA in Marketing, UGC-NET (Management), UGC-JRF.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Member
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics. Ph.D. (JNU, New Delhi), Research Associate (UNSW, Sydney), Visiting Scholar (JNU, New Delhi), Research Fellow (NTU, Singapore).
Dr. Partha Roy
Member
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry. Ph.D. (Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata); Post-doc. (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel); (University of Alberta, Canada).
Dr. Ritu Singh
Member
Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science. M.Sc. (Environmental Science), UGC-NET-JRF, Ph.D (Environmental Science, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) & BBAU).
Dr. Subrat Panda
Member
Assistant Professor, Department of Atmospheric Science. M.Sc., Ph.D. (IIT Delhi).
What Drives Us
The core values that guide our team in supporting entrepreneurs and building successful startups
Passion for Innovation
We're driven by a genuine passion for helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality.
Collaborative Spirit
We believe in the power of teamwork and collective wisdom to achieve extraordinary results.
Continuous Learning
We stay at the forefront of industry trends and continuously expand our knowledge and skills.
Results-Oriented
We focus on measurable outcomes and tangible success for every startup we support.
Excellence in Everything
We maintain the highest standards in all our programs, services, and interactions.
Global Perspective
We think globally while acting locally, preparing startups for international success.