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On March 9, 2026, GH Raisoni University, Saikheda, in collaboration with its Technology Business Incubator Foundation (TBI Foundation), hosted an exclusive powerhouse panel discussion celebrating the growing influence of women in corporate and social sectors. The empowering afternoon session brought together students, faculty, and budding entrepreneurs to learn from a diverse lineup of trailblazing female leaders. The panel featured Ms. Anubha Maneshwar (Founding Director, GirlScript Foundation), Dr. Surabhi Mitra (MD-Psychiatry and activist), Ms. Sanjeevani Gondane (Founder & CEO, Egresan Auttogoes Private Limited), and Ms. Ruchi Dorlikar (CEO & Co-Founder, Sociologic Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), who shared their unique insights on leadership, mental resilience, and technical innovation.
The candid discussion focused on three major themes: real-world entrepreneurship, overcoming institutional and social challenges, and strategies for scaling and future readiness. Panelists shared raw, behind-the-scenes stories of building sustainable businesses, provided actionable advice on navigating systemic industry biases, and explored what it takes to lead diverse teams and build socially inclusive organizations. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A round, leaving the audience inspired by the message that true empowerment is about building your own table, while offering aspiring female entrepreneurs direct pathways to mentorship and incubation opportunities under the GHRU TBI Foundation.
On March 24, 2026, G H Raisoni University, Saikheda (GHRUS) concluded the two-day flagship event Startup Setu 2026, organized by the GHRU Technology Business Incubator Foundation (GHRUTBIF) in collaboration with Pitchin180seconds. Deviating from traditional, cash-prize competitions, this edition debuted a disruptive Direct Investment & Growth Model designed to directly connect raw innovation with institutional capital. Participating founders were given the opportunity to pitch for equity funding from a ₹5 Crore investment pool managed by seasoned Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists, alongside receiving on-the-spot incubation offers at GHRUTBIF and elite 1-on-1 mentorship from industry heavyweights like Lalit Kumar Bansal, Shubham Chaturvedi, and Rahul Bakasaria.
To ensure elite standards, the event enforced a rigorous two-day residency format that began on March 23 with internal evaluations of the startups' technical feasibility and business models. The final day featured a vibrant public Startup Expo where shortlisted founders showcased their products, culminating in a high-pressure Grand Investor Summit. By shifting the focus from winning a contest to building sustainable enterprises, Startup Setu 2026 successfully infused real capital, infrastructure, and high-tier mentorship into startups ready to scale within the local ecosystem.
On March 20, 2026, GH Raisoni University Saikheda hosted an impactful session led by Sagar Ranshoor, Head of Incubation at the Centre for Incubation and Business Acceleration (CIBA), focused on cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets in students. Addressing educators and student innovators, Ranshoor emphasized the urgent need for academic institutions to evolve alongside global industry changes by breaking down traditional, rigid classroom boundaries. He advocated for inspiring youth to "create without limits" to better prepare them for an increasingly unpredictable global economic landscape.
The three-hour event outlined a blueprint for modern education built upon four core pillars: fostering innovative thinking, adopting experiential pedagogy over traditional lectures, embedding future-ready skills like resilience and critical problem-solving into standard curricula, and equipping students to navigate emerging market opportunities. Concluding with an interactive Q&A session, the event successfully bridged the gap between startup incubation expertise and academic teaching, establishing a fresh framework for nurturing the next generation of changemakers
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G. H. Raisoni University, Saikheda – Technology Business Incubator Foundation successfully organized an insightful session titled “An Iconic Leader of the Hospitality Industry” on November 29, 2025, at Riaan Tower, Mangalwari, Sadar, Nagpur.
Our esteemed guest speaker, Mr. Dilip Kamdar, shared his inspiring entrepreneurial journey—from establishing the first Naivedhyam Restaurant to expanding it into multiple successful outlets across Nagpur. He also highlighted the importance of service excellence, strong leadership, and evolving opportunities within the hospitality industry.
Session highlights:
🔸 The growth journey of Naivedhyam from one outlet to a renowned food chain
🔸 Importance of service excellence in shaping customer experience
🔸 Essential leadership qualities for hospitality professionals
🔸 Emerging trends and future opportunities in hospitality and tourism
🔸 Practical insights on brand-building and operational excellence
🔸 Guidance and motivation for students exploring careers in hospitality
The session saw active participation from students and professionals, making the interaction meaningful and enriching. Attendees gained valuable industry insights and a clearer understanding of career pathways.
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Dilip Kamdar for sharing his journey and expertise, and to all participants for making the session impactful.
We look forward to hosting more such knowledge-driven events at GHRU.
G H Raisoni University, Saikheda – Technology Business Incubator Foundation successfully organized an engaging and informative session on “IPR Basics for Innovators & Entrepreneurs” on 20th November 2025 at the GHRU Seminar Hall.
Our distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Kumar Raju, Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management (RGNIIPM), Nagpur, delivered an in-depth session on the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the innovation and startup ecosystem.
The session provided budding entrepreneurs and early-stage founders with clarity on:
🔸 Understanding patents, trademarks, and design registrations
🔸 How to protect innovative ideas and technological solutions
🔸 The role of IPR in boosting startup valuation and securing competitive advantages
🔸 Common mistakes innovators make while filing patents
🔸 Government support and processes for IPR filing
The interaction between aspiring founders and the expert made the event deeply insightful, helping many understand the strategic value of protecting their intellectual assets early in their entrepreneurial journey.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Kumar Raju for sharing his expertise and to all the innovators and startup founders who joined and contributed to a highly impactful knowledge session.
We look forward to hosting many more such capacity-building programs to strengthen the innovation ecosystem at GHRU Saikheda.
G H Raisoni University, Saikheda – Technology Business Incubator Foundation successfully organized an inspiring session on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation as Career Opportunities” on 7th November 2025 at the GHRUS Seminar Hall.
Our esteemed guest speaker, Mr. Abhijeet Bhoyar, Founder & CEO of SenseLive, delivered an insightful talk on how budding innovators can turn ideas into impactful solutions. He shared real-world experiences from AI Factory Intelligence, Industry 5.0, and Satellite IoT, giving budding entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders a deeper perspective on emerging opportunities in the tech-driven entrepreneurial landscape.
The session highlighted:
🔸 The mindset required to scale as an entrepreneur
🔸 Importance of innovation in shaping future industries
🔸 Opportunities for founders in AI, IoT, and Industry 5.0
🔸 Practical steps to convert ideas into sustainable and scalable ventures
The event saw active engagement from aspiring founders and budding entrepreneurs, making the discussion highly interactive and enriching.
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Bhoyar for his valuable insights and to all the budding innovators who joined and contributed to the impactful session.
We look forward to hosting more such knowledge-driven engagements to strengthen the startup ecosystem at GHRU.