AIC-SKU: Best Rural Incubation Centre

Dr. C. Chandra Mouli

Dr. C. Chandra Mouli Chief Executive Officer, Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU Confederation) Dr. C. Chandra Mouli serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Atal In

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dr. C. Chandra Mouli

Chief Executive Officer, Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU Confederation)

Dr. C. Chandra Mouli serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU Confederation), where he leads initiatives to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup growth. With over 15 years of professional experience, including more than 7 years in the innovation and startup ecosystem, Dr. Mouli is recognized for his strategic leadership and impactful mentorship.

At AIC-SKU, Dr. Mouli is responsible for operational execution, incubator management, pre-incubation and incubation programs, collaboration initiatives, and startup/product management. His efforts have been instrumental in building a vibrant and inclusive startup ecosystem.

Dr. Mouli is a recognized Mentor of Change by AIM, NITI Aayog, and actively engages with national programs such as Startup India, Innovate Bhutan, MoE's Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), and AICTE initiatives. He also volunteers as a National Evaluator and Jury Member for the Smart India Hackathon.

Throughout his career, he has mentored over 1000 individuals, authored 20+ research articles, led a Major Research Project funded by UGC, and contributed a book to academic literature. His academic achievements are further supported by certifications from the Startup India Learning Program and the Innovation Readiness Series™ by The University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Mouli’s expertise spans innovations, startups, business incubation, academic incubator mentoring, and policy development. His commitment to nurturing early-stage startups and driving sustainable impact continues to shape the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in India.

Dr. P. Jyothi

Incubation Associate – Atal Incubation Centre, Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU), Anantapur Entrepreneurship Educator | Innovation Facilitator | Startup Ecosystem Enabler Dr. P. Jyothi is a pa

Incubation Associate

Dr. P. Jyothi

Incubation Associate – Atal Incubation Centre, Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU), Anantapur

Entrepreneurship Educator | Innovation Facilitator | Startup Ecosystem Enabler

Dr. P. Jyothi is a passionate and dedicated innovation and entrepreneurship facilitator serving as the Incubation Associate at AIC-SKU, one of India’s premier Atal Incubation Centres supported by NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission.

With a strong academic and professional background, Dr. Jyothi specializes in entrepreneurship development, startup mentoring, and early-stage innovation nurturing. She plays a pivotal role in driving AIC-SKU’s flagship programs such as IGNITE (Entrepreneurship Development Program) and VANTHENA (Pre-Incubation Bridging Program), aimed at transforming students from passive learners to active problem-solvers and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Her work focuses on:

Designing and delivering capacity-building programs for innovators

Mentoring student startups from ideation to validation

Coordinating national and international innovation outreach initiatives

Building partnerships with academic institutions, incubators, and industry bodies

Driving inclusion of grassroots and rural innovators into the mainstream ecosystem

Dr. Jyothi has also represented AIC-SKU at national innovation platforms and successfully coordinated initiatives like the International Creativity and Innovation Awards (ICIA) as the National Selection Coordinator from India, helping school-level innovators reach global recognition.

With her commitment to fostering a strong innovation culture and empowering the next generation of changemakers, Dr. P. Jyothi continues to play an instrumental role in building the entrepreneurial landscape in India’s tier-2 and tier-3 regions.

Mr. Rajasekhar B.

Post graduate in computer science from Sri Krishna Devaraya University.

Office Executive

Mr. Rajasekhar B.

Post graduate in computer science from Sri Krishna Devaraya University. He has 10+years of experience in marketing field, System admin and computer operations. He has worked as System Admin, Asst Branch Manager for TEAM LIFE CARE COMPANY INDIA PVT.LTD, relationship manager in AVIVA LIFE INSURANCE and senior sales officer for HSBC for home loans. He has competencies in providing suitable financial solutions to individuals based on their tax and saving tools and responsible for selling financial products like Mutual Funds, Tax Saving Bonds, Sips, Insurance products and other investments.

Rajasekhar supports finance and overall administration of the Incubation centre. Currently, Rajasekhar serves as the Finance Manager at a Corporate Atal Incubation Centre, where he is responsible for a wide range of financial and administrative functions.

His key responsibilities include:

Fund management and disbursement under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS).

Prototype grant management for startups supported under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

Financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring of grants allocated to startups

Revenue account management and financial reporting to key stakeholders

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and government funding guidelines

Supporting the overall administration and operational finance of the incubation centre

In this role, Rajasekhar plays a pivotal part in maintaining financial transparency, ensuring effective fund utilization, and supporting the long-term sustainability of startup development initiatives within the incubation ecosystem.

Mr. Sake Naresh

Mr. Sake Naresh, Graduation in Bachelor of Commerce from Sri Krishnadevaraya University. He has project helper in Research Publications in journal of Cellulose chemistry and technology.,

Office Support

Mr. Sake Naresh

Research Publications :

1. R. Li, J. Cai, L. Zhang,* S. Naresh** and A. Varada rajulu**Properties of cellulose/turmeric powder green composite films in journal of cellulose chemistry and technology.

2. B. Ashok, S. Naresh, K. Obi Reddy, K. Madhukar, J. Cai, L. Zhang & A. Varada Rajulu,. Tensile and Thermal Properties of Poly (lactic acid)/ Eggshell Powder Composite Films in International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization.

Work Experience

v Helper: Major Research Project, DST sponsored major research project "Development and performance analysis of completely biodegradable polymer composites" at, Department of Polymer Science, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India from September 2007 July 2010.

v Project Helper: Indian Space Research Organization-Geosphere Biosphere Program (ISRO-GBP), Bangalore sponsored major research project "ISRO - GBP (ABLN C)" at Aerosol & Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India, from December 2010 - December 2012.

v Helper: Major Research Project, CSIR sponsored major research project at, Department of Polymer Science, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India from March 2013 December 2015.

v Helper: Major Research Project, DST Fist sponsored major research project at, Department of Physics, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India from March 2016 December 2018 .

v Office Assistant: Atal Incubation Centre, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India from March 2019 June 2020.

v Office Support: Atal Incubation Centre, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India from July 2020 to till Date

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Dr. C. Chandra Mouli

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dr. P. Jyothi

Incubation Associate

Mr. Rajasekhar B.

Office Executive

Mr. Sake Naresh

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