Cimp Business Incubation & Innovation Foundation

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀

CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, invites you to join the Startup Law Masterclass Series. The inaugural session focuses on '𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘴' and is organised by Investor Connect 365 and Startup Legal, powered by Startup Steroid, in collaboration with CIMP Business Incubation & Innovation Foundation (CIMP-BIIF) and Institution's Innovation Council (CIMP-IIC).

Gain complete clarity on how startup funding works in practice and make informed decisions as you prepare for your next capital raise. This exclusive masterclass will help you choose the right financial instruments, understand investor rights, and structure deals confidently to safeguard your startup's future.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
➺ Mr. Anshuman Sinha – GP, SGC Angels & TiE Global Board of Trustees
➺ Mr. Ravi Bhardwaj – Founder, Startup Legal & Startup Lawyer

➺ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Monday, 18th May 2026
➺ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 08:00 PM – 09:30 PM, IST
➺ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
➺ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://shorturl.at/QnDbM

Join this session to empower your entrepreneurial journey with essential legal and financial knowledge, reinforcing CIMP-BIIF's mission to build strong, scalable enterprises.

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, is hosting a specialised '𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤' session specifically for the startups selected and funded by Startup Bihar that are operating from B-HUB, Maurya Lok Complex, Patna, a premier workspace managed by CIMP-BIIF under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar.

This exclusive initiative is designed to provide targeted, one-on-one expert guidance to help the resident cohorts navigate complex financial challenges, resolve compliance queries, and streamline their business accounts effectively.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:
➺ CA Amit Kumar - Chief Advisor, FINLIGEN LLP, New Delhi

➺ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 16th May 2026
➺ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 02:00 PM Onwards
➺ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: B-HUB, 5th Floor, Block-A, Maurya Lok Complex, Patna - 800001, Bihar

This mentorship session reinforces CIMP-BIIF’s commitment to handholding its internal cohorts, equipping them with practical financial intelligence for sustainable and scalable growth.

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𝗕-𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗽: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, successfully hosted a Group Mentorship (B-Talks) session on “𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘱: 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝗲 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩”. The masterclass was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Nilamadhab Mohanty, Assistant Professor (Marketing), CIMP, on 12th May 2026 at B-HUB, Maurya Lok Complex, Patna.

Dismantling the myth that growth is merely about "growing fast", Dr. Mohanty introduced the Anantamarga philosophy, focusing on a continuous loop of structured scaling.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:
➺ Prof. (Dr.) Nilamadhab Mohanty – Assistant Professor (Marketing), CIMP

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

➺ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝗜𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽: True growth requires navigating seven strategic stages:

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Clarifying foundation and purpose before scaling.
𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Turning reflections into opportunities that solve recurring problems.
𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Adapting concepts based on market reality and constraints.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Transforming ideas into functioning operational systems.
𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Establishing viable, sustainable revenue models.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Assessing economic, social, and environmental value.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Evolving through adaptive pivots, scaling, or reinvention.

➺ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗱: Businesses must target market needs that are Meaningful, Recurring, and Urgent.

➺ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Startups must use Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to validate concepts and test assumptions directly in the market.

This session reinforced CIMP-BIIF’s mission to equip regional entrepreneurs with strategic frameworks to drive business growth across Bihar.

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𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, is proud to share that our CEO, Shri Kumod Kumar, participated as a Special Guest and speaker at the 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. The summit, held at Rungta International Skills University, Bhilai, focused on the transformative theme “𝘊𝘚𝘙, 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘚𝘎 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘝𝘪𝘬𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘉𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵 𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟳”.

In a time when conversations around CSR and Sustainability are often reduced to compliance, this platform reminded us that real transformation begins when leaders from industry, academia, and governance collectively imagine a better future for India. The summit served as a confluence of ideas, bridging grassroots struggle with high-level policy frameworks.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
➺ Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Father of Indian CSR & Sustainability
➺ Padma Shri Phoolbasan Bai Yadav, Founder, Maa Bamleshwari Janhitkari Samiti
➺ Shri Kumod Kumar, CAO of CIMP, and CEO of CIMP-BIIF
➺ Dr Jawahar Surisetti, Vice Chancellor, Rungta International Skills University
➺ Shri Rusen Kumar, Founder & Editor, India CSR

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
➺ 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Shri Kumod Kumar emphasised creating measurable social impact through community-led interventions and strategic CSR.
➺ 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝟮.𝟬 & 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee highlighted a seven-point agenda for accountable, purpose-driven development models.
➺ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Deep-dive into ESG integration within the steel and power sectors for long-term ecological resilience.
➺ 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘀: Launch of specialised BBA, MBA, and Executive MBA programmes in CSR and ESG to build the next generation of impact leaders.

This summit reinforced CIMP-BIIF’s mission to foster innovation and sustainability as collective movements driven by collaboration between industry, academia, and government.

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Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh | Kumod Kumar | Vivek Kashyap
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Startup India | Startup Bihar | Invest India | Invest Bihar | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India | Department of Industries, Government of Bihar | Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) | Indian Institute of Technology, Patna | CIMP Business Incubation & Innovation Foundation | BIADA Bihar | MeitY Startup Hub | B HUB | B-HUB BSFC | Marketing Club CIMP | IIC CIMP
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Jyoti Kumari | Sudarshan Chakravarty | Shivendra Kumar | Rajeev Kumar | Prabhash | Shailendra Kumar | Manish Kumar R. | ankita srivastav

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𝗕-𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗽: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, invites you to join an insightful Group Mentorship (B-Talks) session on ‘𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘱: 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩’ with Prof. (Dr.) Nilamadhab Mohanty.

Sustainable growth is the backbone of any successful venture. This session is designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of scaling their business while maintaining long-term stability and market relevance through strategic planning.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:
➺ Prof. (Dr.) Nilamadhab Mohanty, Assistant Professor (Marketing), Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna
➺ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 12th May 2026
➺ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 03:30 PM Onwards
➺ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: B-HUB, Maurya Lok Complex, Patna

Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your growth strategy and learn from an industry expert to take your startup to the next level.

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𝗕-𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀: 𝗜𝗣 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁: 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲

CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, successfully hosted a Group Mentorship (B-Talks) session on “𝘐𝘗 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘵: 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 & 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦” with Ms. Mahima Sharma, Advocate at Patna High Court & Trademark Attorney, on 28th April 2026 at B-HUB, Maurya Lok Complex, Patna.

The session focused on the critical role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the startup ecosystem, providing entrepreneurs with a comprehensive roadmap for protecting their innovations and utilizing legal assets to secure funding and scale operations.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:
➺ Ms. Mahima Sharma – Advocate at Patna High Court & Trademark Attorney

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
➺ 𝗜𝗣𝗥 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁: Insights into how trademarks and patents increase market valuation and provide a competitive edge for attracting investors.
➺ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: A detailed breakdown of the processes, timelines, and financial requirements for filing trademarks, patents, and copyrights in India.
➺ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲: Guidance on navigating international filing requirements and protecting brand identity across global territories.
➺ 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: The importance of leveraging technology and AI tools for conducting thorough searches before filing to ensure the uniqueness of intellectual property.
➺ 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Understanding the distinction between bailable and non-bailable offences in IPR violations and strategies to handle trademark oppositions.

This IP Group Mentorship (B-Talks) session reinforced CIMP-BIIF’s mission to empower startups with essential legal knowledge, fostering a culture of innovation and protection in Bihar’s entrepreneurial landscape.

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𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘: 𝗖𝗜𝗠𝗣-𝗕𝗜𝗜𝗙 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗥𝗬𝗔𝗕𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘, 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗛𝗜 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬

CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, operating under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, continues to expand its footprint in the national innovation landscape. Representing the centre, Shri Kumod Kumar (CAO of CIMP and CEO of CIMP-BIIF) participated as a ‘Special Invitee’ and Speaker at the prestigious national conference on ‘𝘈𝘐 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘝𝘪𝘬𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘉𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵’ held at Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi, on 21st April 2026.

This visit served as a significant platform to showcase Bihar’s proactive approach towards building a robust startup ecosystem through initiatives like Startup Bihar. A highlight of the engagement was the high-level meeting between Shri Kumod Kumar and Dr. Manoj Sinha, Principal of Aryabhatta College, to establish a framework for long-term collaboration and mutual growth.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁:
➺ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Shri Kumod Kumar and Dr. Manoj Sinha deliberated on joint activities and mutual cooperation, aiming to bridge the gap between academic research in Delhi and the burgeoning entrepreneurial landscape in Bihar.
➺ 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Demonstrating thought leadership, CAO of CIMP, Shri Kumod Kumar presented the Principal with a copy of his co-authored book, ‘Role of AI in CSR’ (co-authored by Shri Kumod Kumar and Prof. Priya Nath), highlighting how Artificial Intelligence can be ethically leveraged for social governance.
➺ 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: During his address, Shri Kumod Kumar emphasised the Bihar Government’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bihar’, highlighting how CIMP and CIMP-BIIF are mentoring the next generation of startups to achieve global competitiveness. He further spoke about nurturing entrepreneurs, creating avenues for international funding through the TiE Patna Chapter, of which he is the Founding President, and providing startups with international visibility through the 'Startup and I' magazine, for which he serves as Editor-in-Chief.
➺ 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: The session provided deep insights into how AI is redefining roles in public policy and governance, and the critical need for higher education institutions to adapt to these shifting career landscapes.
➺ 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜: Discussions focused on developing actionable recommendations for institutions to adopt AI responsibly, ensuring that technology serves as a tool for inclusion and sustainable education.

This visit underscores CIMP-BIIF’s commitment to fostering national partnerships that empower the startup community and contribute to the vision of a self-reliant India.

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𝗖𝗜𝗠𝗣-𝗕𝗜𝗜𝗙 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀

CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, is pleased to share the highlights of the visit of Shri Kumod Kumar, CAO of CIMP, CEO of CIMP-BIIF, and President of TiE Patna, to an event organised by Inspiria Knowledge Campus in collaboration with TiE Siliguri on 13th April 2026. Shri Kumod Kumar attended the event as the Chief Guest, focusing on the ‘𝘉𝘪𝘩𝘢𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵’.

The engagement featured high-level discussions on collaboration with esteemed leadership, including Shri Gaurav Kumar (Immediate Past President, TiE SoCal), Shri Atul Gupta (President, TiE Kolkata), Shri ARUN AGARWAL (President, TiE Siliguri), and Dr. Rahul Gupta (Secretary, TiE Siliguri). A significant highlight of the visit was the signing of a strategic MoU to enhance faculty development and provide practical industrial exposure for students.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
➺ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝗨 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Formalising a partnership to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical industrial application.
➺ 𝗕𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: Detailed briefing on the growth of the startup landscape in Bihar and the mentorship support provided by CIMP-BIIF.
➺ 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Strengthening networks between TiE Patna, TiE Siliguri, TiE Kolkata, and TiE SoCal to foster regional growth.
➺ 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Focus on faculty learning, student research initiatives, and opening doors for scholarships.

This engagement reinforces CIMP-BIIF’s mission to build a robust and well-networked startup ecosystem in Bihar by fostering deep connections between industry veterans and academic institutions.

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𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗱 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀
CIMP-BIIF, Bihar’s leading incubation centre, under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, is pleased to highlight the upcoming visit of Shri Kumod Kumar, President of TiE Patna, to the Inspiria Knowledge Campus on 13th April 2026.

This visit represents a significant industrial connect, aimed at bridging the gap between established leadership and the academic community to foster a collaborative spirit within Bihar's startup ecosystem.

Such interactions are essential in CIMP-BIIF’s mission to build a robust and well-networked entrepreneurial landscape by facilitating direct engagement with industry veterans.

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𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗞𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘃 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 ₹𝟭𝟱 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝟱.𝟬
Keshav Kumar, an innovative entrepreneur incubated at CIMP-BIIF, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing a financial grant of ₹15,00,000 for prototype development under the national-level 'MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0'. His project, 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦, focuses on an AI-powered stealth glider drone designed for autonomous payload delivery in tactical and remote medical missions.

This recognition comes as Bihar makes a significant impact on the national stage, securing the 13th position in the country with 7 selected ideas. CIMP-BIIF leads this surge with 4 of its incubatees being selected for funding. Keshav Kumar is one of the 3 talented individuals chosen through the CIMP Host Institute to receive this prestigious grant.

This startup is incubated at CIMP-BIIF and supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.

𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
➺ 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮: Project Starline – AI-Powered Stealth Glider Drone for Autonomous Payload Delivery in Tactical and Remote Medical Missions
➺ 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: Stealth, Surveillance, and Cyber Defence Technologies
➺ 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱: ₹15,00,000 for Prototype Development
➺ 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲: CIMP Host Institute

CIMP-BIIF extends its heartiest congratulations to Keshav Kumar for this stellar achievement. We remain committed to providing strategic guidance and mentorship to empower Bihar’s youth in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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