Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)
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Atal Incubation Centre - Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU) proudly facilitated a high-impact workshop organized by National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative at Sri Krishnadevaraya University. The program brought together pre-incubatees, startups, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and ex-servicemen for an in-depth engagement on: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Technology Transfer Commercialisation Strategies Government Schemes & Subsidies
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Atal Incubation Centre - Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU) proudly facilitated a high-impact workshop organized by National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative at Sri Krishnadevaraya University.
The program brought together pre-incubatees, startups, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and ex-servicemen for an in-depth engagement on:
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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
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Technology Transfer
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Commercialisation Strategies
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Government Schemes & Subsidies
🎤 Session Highlights
🔹 Leadership Perspective – AIC-SKU
Dr. Mouli, CEO – AIC-SKU, inaugurated the session by highlighting how AIC-SKU facilitates startups through structured incubation support, including:
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Mentorship & expert guidance
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Grant linkages
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Market validation
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Prototype access
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Strong ecosystem connections
Real-time success stories from incubated ventures showcased the centre’s measurable impact.
🔹 NRDC’s 70-Year Legacy & Technology Transfer Impact
Dr. Bhavya Manjeera, Dy. Manager & Head (I/c), TISC–Visakhapatnam, NRDC, delivered an insightful session on NRDC’s 70-year legacy, established under the vision of Jawaharlal Nehru to promote indigenous technologies.
She highlighted landmark NRDC-supported innovations:
1️⃣ Indelible Election Ink – Used nationwide during Indian elections
2️⃣ Agro-processing & food preservation technologies
3️⃣ Herbal & pharmaceutical formulations transferred to industry
4️⃣ Renewable energy & rural technology commercialization
5️⃣ Global technology transfer models enabling Indian innovations to reach international markets
NRDC’s strong role in IP facilitation, international market linkages, and access to government schemes was emphasized.
🔹 Government Support for MSMEs
Srinivas Yadav, District Industries Officer, Anantapuramu, explained how MSMEs can strategically leverage:
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Government grants & subsidies
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Food quality testing laboratory linkages
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Textile certification bodies
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District-level industry support frameworks
These insights created actionable pathways for startups to scale sustainably.
🌱 AIC-SKU Startups Interaction Showcase
Participants engaged directly with AIC-SKU incubated startups:
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Sahasthi Solutions Pvt. Ltd. – High-concentrated mosambi juice extraction & value-added peel products (e.g., facial masks)
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MV Biological Pvt. Ltd. – Organic fertilizers & pesticides
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Bio Drops – Bokashi bucket for home composting
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Dhanvin Eco Woods Pvt. Ltd. – Converting agricultural waste into DIY furniture
The interaction fostered meaningful industry–startup dialogues and collaboration opportunities.
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OutCome Of the Event
Leadership Perspective – AIC-SKU
Dr. Mouli, CEO – AIC-SKU, inaugurated the session by highlighting how AIC-SKU facilitates startups through structured incubation support, including:
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Mentorship & expert guidance
-
Grant linkages
-
Market validation
-
Prototype access
-
Strong ecosystem connections
Real-time success stories from incubated ventures showcased the centre’s measurable impact.