About us

Building Bengal's Startup Ecosystem

An initiative of the Institution's Innovation Council, Jadavpur University, funded by JU Alumni, building a networking platform to strengthen West Bengal's Innovation, Incubation & Startup Ecosystem—supporting innovators from idea generation, validation, and mentorship to incubation, funding, industry collaboration, and entrepreneurial success.

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Government Backed

Verified Innovation Platform

Purpose & Vision

Our Mission

Inspired by the Swadeshi Movement and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vikshit Bharat 2047, our mission is to build a connected, inclusive, and innovation-driven startup ecosystem across West Bengal. As an initiative of the Institution's Innovation Council, Jadavpur University, funded by JU Alumni, we connect innovators with mentors, incubators, industry, investors, and opportunities—transforming ideas into impactful startups.

Rooted in Jadavpur University's legacy of knowledge, research, and nation-building, we strive to empower the next generation of innovators, strengthen indigenous technologies, create sustainable enterprises, and contribute to a self-reliant, innovation-led India.

INNO mission

2026

Launched

Core Foundations

Our Three Pillars

The foundational principles that guide everything we do

Innovate

Nurture ideas through research, design thinking, mentorship, and intellectual property to create indigenous, technology-driven solutions inspired by the Swadeshi spirit.

Connect

Unite students, researchers, startups, incubators, industry, investors, alumni, and government through a collaborative networking platform that strengthens West Bengal's innovation ecosystem.

Empower

Enable the journey from idea to enterprise through incubation, funding, skill development, and market access—contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Steering Committee

Leadership Team

The people driving West Bengal's innovation agenda

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Prof. Abhijit Roy

Chairman
Former Vice-Chancellor, leading the vision for West Bengal's innovation renaissance.
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Dr. Meenakshi Sen

Director, Startup Programs
15 years experience building startup ecosystems across India and Southeast Asia.
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Anirban Dey

Head, Investor Relations
Former investment manager at SIDBI, deeply networked in the Bengali diaspora VC world...
Supported By

Our Partners & Backers

Govt. of West Bengal
IIT Kharagpur
Jadavpur University
IISER Kolkata
SIDBI
TiE Bengal
CII Eastern Region
Bengal Chamber of Commerce