IIT Mandi Catalyst

📢 Important Update: HST 2025 Hold your startup horses! The Himalayan Startup Trek (HST) 2025 is taking a little detour up the innovation trail. 🗓️ New dates: 2nd–4th January 2026 We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and deeply appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you soon with renewed energy and excitement for the Himalayan Startup Trek (HST)! Join us on January 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2026, right here at the breathtaking IIT Mandi Campus in Himachal Pradesh! HST is more than a startup fest it’s an unique platform where dreams take off, ideas find wings, and innovators from across India and beyond come together to turn passion into purpose all under the gaze of the mighty Himalayas. Stay tuned for further updates on the rescheduled event! Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi | MeitY Startup Hub | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Startup India | Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) | IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation | SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Salik Sarwar | Harish Kanaujia | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #HST2025 #StartupIndia #IITMandi #IITMandiCatalyst #Entrepreneurship #PitchToInvestors #BuildFromHimalayas #StartupEcosystem #InnovationSummit #HSTGrandChallenge2025  #StartupInHills #Startups #Incubator #Innovation #Idea #Unicorn #Himachal #Investors #Funding #Mountains #HST #EnvironmentAndSustainability #BuildForHimalayas #HumanComputerInteraction #BioInnovation

IIT Mandi Catalyst invites applications for MEITY-Tide 2.0 grant support, that helps young innovators develop their Ideas/POCs into viable prototypes. This support will enable innovators to test their ideas without fear of failure, allowing them to progress to the point where they have a finished prototype and are ready to approach commercialization. The selected startups will get the opportunity to receive financial support under MeitY-Tide 2.0 (up to 7 lakh) for product development. 👉 Please go through the MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant Program Guidelines Before Applying: https://bit.ly/4e2KyOc 📅 Applications close on October 24, 2025. To apply for the program, click on the following link: https://lnkd.in/gDYCbEeE MeitY Startup Hub | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Pankaj Anand Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Salik Sarwar | Harish Kanaujia | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #IITMandiCatalyst #IITMandi #catalyst #Incubator #incubatees #startups #innovation #StartupInHills  #StartupIndia #entrepreneurs #Meity #Grant

IIT Mandi Catalyst recently organized a focused workshop on “Financial Projections” for its incubated startups, led by CA Harshaditya Kabra (Partner, Accorg Consulting). The session provided early-stage founders with a deep dive into:  ✅ Why financial planning is critical from Day 1  ✅ Building dynamic financial models that align with growth  ✅ Cash flow vs. profit—understanding the difference  ✅ Preparing for investor due diligence  ✅ Unit economics, churn, cost structure, and funding strategies  ✅ Scenario planning: best, base & worst-case forecasts  ✅ Building transparency and investor-ready documentation Startups also explored real-time examples, challenges in revenue modeling, and how to build a strong financial foundation for scalable and fundable businesses. A big thank you to CA Harshaditya and all participants for making the session highly interactive and practical! Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Salik Sarwar | Harish Kanaujia | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #IITMandi #IITMandiCatalyst #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Mentorship #Entrepreneurship #StartupInHills #StartupWorkshop #FinancialProjections #StartupGrowth

We’re excited to announce our partnership with iCreate as an Ecosystem Partner for the iCreate Drone Challenge 2025! This national initiative aims to identify and nurture India’s most promising drone innovators, providing startups with mentorship, technology support, and a platform to design, simulate, and deliver cutting-edge drone solutions. Through this collaboration, we’re joining hands to strengthen the drone innovation ecosystem and encourage participation across diverse tracks and themes that inspire next-generation solutions. Apply now and take your innovation to the skies: https://lnkd.in/gXQQ6guG iCreate | Avinash Punekar | Siddharth Pareek | Hiiren Y. Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Salik Sarwar | Harish Kanaujia | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #iCreateDroneChallenge #Innovation #DroneTechnology #Entrepreneurship #iCreateWithYou  #IITMandiCatalyst #IITMandi

Innovation isn’t just an idea it’s the foundation of India’s future! We are proud to partner in India’s largest school hackathon Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, held on 13th October 2025 at Government Senior Secondary School, Kataula, from 10 AM to 11 AM. This initiative, led by IIT Mandi Catalyst Experts, aimed to empower students from classes 6 to 12 to showcase their creativity, innovative ideas, and problem-solving skills. The Buildathon encouraged young innovators to ideate and develop prototypes around four key themes Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local, and Samriddh Bharat. An initiative by the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, this nationwide movement aims to engage 1 crore students across 1.5 lakh schools. It seeks to nurture a culture of innovation and design thinking at the school level inspiring students to contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Atal Innovation Mission Official | NITI Aayog Official | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA | Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi Deepak Bagla|Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Pramit Dash | Ashish Pandey | Gaurav P. | Harish Kanaujia | Salik Sarwar | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #ViksitBharatBuildathon #YuvaCreates #BharatInnovates #IITMandi #IITMandiCatalyst #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BuildForHimalayas #StartupEcosystem #StartupInHills

🚀 IIT Mandi Catalyst, is excited to announce the call for applications for the MeitY GENESIS PILOT Program designed to enable startups, particularly from Tier-II and Tier-III cities. This isn't just another funding opportunity it's a launchpad designed to validate and demonstrate their market-ready solutions through pilot projects with corporates, PSUs, and large enterprises. What We Offer: 💰 Pilot Funding: Upto ₹40 lakhs. 🤝 Corporate Credibility: Leverage the Work Order/Purchase Order you've already secured to gain unparalleled credibility and crucial revenue traction. 🔬 IIT Mandi Catalyst Support: As an Enabling Partner, we provide access to our labs, workspaces , and expert mentoring to ensure your pilot's success. Is this for you? We're looking for innovative startups that: ✅ Are a DPIIT registered startup. ✅ Have a market-ready MVP or working prototype. ✅ Operate in ICT, AI, electronic manufacturing, or deeptech domains. ✅ Crucially, you must have a confirmed Pilot Work Order/Purchase Order from an eligible corporate partner. 🔗 For detailed guidelines and eligibility criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/4h4J5IK 📅 Last Date to Apply: 27th October 2025 📝 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gH34ysEu MeitY Startup Hub | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Pankaj Anand Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Harish Kanaujia | Salik Sarwar | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #GENESISPILOTPROGRAM #IITMandi #IITMandiCatalyst #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #HST2025 #BuildForHimalayas #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #AngelInvestors #ScaleUp #StartupInHills #Startups #Incubator #MeitY #GENESIS

🚀 Calling all innovators from India's Tier-II & Tier-III cities! Are you ready to scale your tech startup? IIT Mandi Catalyst is opening applications for the MeitY GENESIS Matching Investment Scheme. This is your chance to move beyond the proof-of-concept stage and accelerate your growth with significant capital and unparalleled support. Our mission is to help you secure investments, connect with customers, and tap into global markets. Why Apply for the GENESIS Matching Investment Scheme? 💡 1:1 Matching Investment: Secure a matching grant of up to ₹50 lakhs, based on the current round you're raising. 🚀 Structured 6-Month Acceleration: This isn't just about capital. You will participate in a comprehensive program covering everything from go-to-market strategy to fundraising and preparing for a final Demo Day with investor connections. 🤝 Investor & Market Access: Get support on mentorship, networking, customer connections, investor connections, and internationalisation support. Are you eligible? We're looking for startups that: ✅ Are a registered Indian Private Limited Company with at least 51% Indian ownership. ✅ Are registered in a Tier-II or Tier-III city. ✅ Hold a valid DPIIT certificate. ✅ Have a market-ready, tech-based product in domains like Deep-tech, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Ed-tech, or Health-tech. ✅ Must have the term sheet available for the matching investment. 📅 Last Date to Apply: 27th October 2025 🔗 Know More: https://bit.ly/4h27ONM 📝 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/g6j87vif This is a unique opportunity to transform your validated solution into a scalable enterprise. Let's build the future of Indian tech together. MeitY Startup Hub | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Pankaj Anand Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Harish Kanaujia | Salik Sarwar | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #GenesisInvestment #IITMandi #IITMandiCatalyst #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #InvestmentOpportunities #HST2025 #BuildForHimalayas #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #AngelInvestors #ScaleUp #StartupInHills #Startups #Incubator #MeitY #GENESIS

🚀 We are excited to announce the Atal Incubation Centre - Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation (AIC-NITF) as the Ecosystem Partner for the Himalayan Startup Trek (HST) 2025! 🌄✨ 💡 AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation is an Incubator supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India. AIC-NITF empowers young innovators and startups through expert mentorship, industry collaborations, and strong in-house resources, helping them turn ideas into scalable businesses. 🚀 The incubator focuses on digital solutions in IoT, AI, and Data Analytics, supports social enterprises in education and agri-tech for small farmers, and promotes product development and technology commercialization for innovators and researchers. Together, IIT Mandi Catalyst and AIC-NITF are ready to elevate the impact of the Himalayan region’s most exciting startup event, HST 2025! 💡🔥 ✨ What to expect at HST 2025: 🔹 Startup Grand Challenge Compete in 4 themes: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Build for Himalayas (BFH), Environment & Sustainability (E&S), and Bio-Innovation (BI). 🔹 Investor Den – Pitch to top investors, VCs, and ecosystem leaders. 🔹 Networking with mentors, industry experts & partners. 📍 All set in the stunning Himalayan backdrop, HST 2025 (14–16 November | IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh) is where innovation meets opportunity. 👉 Be part of the movement: https://lnkd.in/gyKyQcb7 🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gBaj4QSF Durga Prasad Gouda (ଦୁର୍ଗା ପ୍ରସାଦ) Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Harish Kanaujia | Salik Sarwar | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #HST2025 #InnovationInTheHimalayas #StartupIndia #StartupIndia #IITMandi #IITMandiCatalyst #AIC #AICNalanda #BuildForHimalayas #StartupEcosystem #InnovationSummit #HSTGrandChallenge2025  #StartupInHills #Startups #Idea #Unicorn #Himachal #Investors #Funding #EcosystemPartner

🌊 IIT Mandi Catalyst’s portfolio startup — ClimMaTech, founded by Dr. Vivek Gupta, Dharkan Anand, and Om Maheshwari, is pioneering smarter, more efficient flood prevention solutions tailored for India’s disaster response systems. 🚀 What sets ClimMaTech apart: 🔹 Advanced AI trained on Indian monsoon patterns for precise flood prediction 🔹 Real-time monitoring aligned with India’s unique infrastructure and climate conditions 🔹 Seamless integration with existing disaster management protocols and emergency services At HST 2025, where innovation meets the Himalayas, bold ideas like ClimMaTech are transforming flood management through cutting-edge technology. 🌟 Join India’s most dynamic startup ecosystem at IIT Mandi Catalyst, one of the country’s leading Technology Business Incubators! 🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gBaj4QSF ℹ️ Know More: https://lnkd.in/gyKyQcb7 🗓 Event Dates: 14th | 15th | 16th November 2025 📍 Venue: IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh ✨ Don’t miss India’s most exciting startup event — where ideas take flight in the heart of the Himalayas! 🌄 Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Harish Kanaujia | Salik Sarwar | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #HST2025 #StartupIndia #IITMandi #IITMandiCatalyst #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BuildForHimalayas #StartupEcosystem #InnovationSummit #HSTGrandChallenge2025 #StartupInHills #Startups #Incubator #HST #Environment&Sustainability #BuildForHimalayas #HumanComputerInteraction #BioInnovation #ClimMaTech

💡 IIT Mandi Catalyst organized an insightful workshop on “Designing Value Proposition and Business Model”, led by Mr. Ajay Batra, Founder & CEO of Uniqorn Growth Partners. The session saw enthusiastic participation from the latest Exploration Cohort and startups currently supported by IIT Mandi Catalyst. Mr. Batra emphasized key frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas and Lean Model Canvas, offering startups a structured approach to refining their business strategies. He also highlighted the importance of defining a Unique Selling Proposition (USP), understanding market awareness, identifying the right problem and customer, and cautioned against claiming “everyone” as a customer — encouraging focus on specific segments to optimize reach and impact. This engaging session equipped budding entrepreneurs with practical tools and actionable insights to strengthen their business models and market strategies. IIT Mandi Catalyst remains committed to empowering startups through expert-led sessions, helping them scale and succeed in an ever-evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Dipankar Deb | Satvasheel Powar | Anil Singh | Gaurav P. | Harish Kanaujia | Salik Sarwar | Manish Singh | Ravinder Kumar | vishal sharma | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Vipasha Sharma | Lipsa Rani Panda | Rewati Lal | Sanket Umap | Abhishek Vishwakarma | Tanmay Behl | Shivani Thakur #HST2025 #IITMandiCatalyst #IITMandi #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BusinessModel #ValueProposition #StartupWorkshop #EntrepreneurMindset #StartupEcosystem #LeanStartup #BusinessModelCanvas #Mentorship #EntrepreneurDevelopment #BuildForHimalayas