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The purpose of NDBI is to nurture a culture of entrepreneurship in the creative minds of young design

21/05/2026

🚀 Exciting Announcement! 🚀

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive online session organized by NDBI:

🎯 Communication Design For Startups
👤 Speaker: Dr. Tridha Gajjar
📅 Date: 28th May 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM onwards
📝 Register Now: https://forms.gle/MY7hBfuUXdJNuBcVA

Get ready to explore the power of effective communication design and discover how thoughtful design approaches can support startup growth and innovation! 🌱✨

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a Communication Design Expert and level up your startup journey! 🔥

24/04/2026

Calling Startups & Innovators!

Applications open for December 2025 Cohort of NDBI Incubation Program—now live!

Across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar & Bengaluru campuses

If you are an innovator working in any of the following sectors, we’d love to hear from you:
* Agritech
* Ceramic, Glass & Sanitary Ware Products
* Furniture & Decor
* Healthcare
* Mobility
* Space & Defence
* Toy & Games
* Others

Supports Offered:
* Co-working Space
* Mentorship Support
* Networking Opportunities
* IPR Support
* Access to Seed Funding*
* Access to Design Labs

Last date to apply: 21st May 2026

Apply here: https://ndbiindia.org/apply.html

Don’t miss your chance—apply now or share with someone who should!

13/04/2026

🚀 Exciting Announcement! 🚀

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive online session organized by NDBI:

🎯 GTM: Startup Growth DNA
👤 Speaker: Shri Pankaj Sharma
📅 Date: 15th April 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM onwards

Get ready to unlock powerful insights on Go-To-Market strategies and learn what truly drives startup growth! 🌱📈

Don’t miss this chance to level up your game — stay tuned for more details! 🔥

07/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the successful induction of 8 promising startups as part of our June 2025 cohort through a structured orientation program conducted on April 2, 2026.

The session introduced the founders to our leadership, including CEO (In charge) Jitendra Singh Rajput, along with our team members—Dharmendra Solanki, Rishabh Shah, Akarsh J, Darsh*ta Agnihotri and Kalpen Shah.

The orientation familiarized the startups with our ecosystem and support framework, marking the start of their journey of innovation, collaboration, and growth. 🚀

28/10/2025

Startup Manch S2 Ep.6 Highlight | CropRover: AI and Automation Revolutionizing Farming | Smart Agri Innovation

CropRover by Cropper Technologies is bringing AI and robotics to the heart of agriculture. This autonomous agri-robot handles pruning, weeding, and harvesting with precision, helping farmers achieve better yields while saving time and resources. 🌾🤖

Built for sustainability and efficiency, CropRover is turning farms into intelligent systems that make data-driven decisions for smarter production and a greener future.

🎥 Watch the full Episode 6 of Startup Manch – Season 2 now live on our YouTube channel.
🔗 LINK IN BIO
📌 Subscribe for more episodes featuring impactful startup journeys.
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14/10/2025

Episode 6 Teaser – Startup Manch (Season 2) | National Design Business Incubator (NDBI) brings you CropRover
CropRover is revolutionizing modern farming with advanced AI-powered automation. Designed for precision, efficiency, and sustainability, this autonomous robot supports farmers through tasks like pruning, weeding, and harvesting — turning traditional farms into data-driven smart farms. 🌾🤖

With a focus on technology and innovation, Cropper Technologies is helping farmers achieve higher yields, lower costs, and a healthier future for agriculture.

📺 Stay tuned for the full episode launching soon on our YouTube channel, where AI meets agriculture for a sustainable tomorrow!
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16/07/2025

NDBI-incubated startup BluEncore Games Pvt. Ltd is making waves in the board game community with “Biomes of Nilgiris” — a first-of-its-kind game inspired by the rich biodiversity of India’s Nilgiri biosphere.

The game has received global attention and was recently featured in Kickstarter’s “Projects We Love.” It’s also been spotlighted by the Cardboard East channel as a “Hidden Gem from India,” and featured in The Hindu and at platforms like Godrej Conscious Collective and the Nilgiris Earth Festival.
Its digital version is now available on Board Game Arena (BGA) in public beta, allowing global users to experience its unique gameplay.

BluEncore continues to build on its mission to blend sustainability, creativity, and cultural storytelling through immersive play.

At NDBI, we are proud to support startups that blend innovation, impact, and creativity.
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23/06/2025

🚀 NDBI Incubation Program – June 2025 Cohort
Are you building solutions in Mobility, Agritech, Healthcare, or other impact-driven sectors?

National Design Business Incubator (NDBI), Ahmedabad & Bengaluru, invites applications from startups and innovators working on prototypes or Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for its upcoming cohort.

Selected startups will receive access to:
✔️Co-working space
✔️Expert mentoring
✔️Networking opportunities
✔️Seed funding support*
✔️IPR assistance
✔️Design labs

📅 Last Date to Apply: 31st July 2025
🌐 Apply here: https://www.ndbiindia.org/apply.html

Be part of a design-driven ecosystem that supports innovation with real-world impact.

10/02/2025

SSIP 2.0 Success Story – Grippy | Playful Wearables 🎭

Grippy is a set of multipurpose wearable play experiences that enable children to create their own stories and imaginative worlds. It also serves as a tool that doesn’t restrict the child to one single outcome thus stimulating joy, learning and growth in various directions. The play sets combine base wearables and detachable toys that encourage open-ended play and are ideal for independent playtime, classroom learning, and multiple group play environments.

Grippy has made a mark with exhibits at the Museum of Solutions, Mumbai & My Art, Dublin, Ireland and was felicitated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel.

🔹 Supported under SSIP 2.0 & iHub Gujarat’s Srujan Seed Grant
🔹 SDG Focus: Encouraging Creative Learning

07/02/2025

SSIP 2.0 Success Story – Astrophilia Education 🚀

Astrophilia Education is on a mission to make space science fun and engaging for young minds! Founded by Ajay Sapkale and Ebrahim Vasi, this startup develops interactive educational toys designed to spark curiosity and encourage hands-on learning. With five products successfully launched and more in the pipeline, Astrophilia is shaping the future of space education.
Recognized with the Silver Award at Makerfest Vadodara 2022, they are now exploring a partnership with ISRO to further expand their impact.

🔹 Supported under SSIP 2.0
🔹 SDG Goal: Quality Education (SDG 4)

💡 Have an innovative idea? SSIP 2.0 can support you!

📩 Apply today: https://forms.gle/3SietLtMwd9aB5FN7 [LINK IN BIO]

📅 Application Deadline: 3rd Feb 2025
📧 For queries, contact us at: [email protected]

31/01/2025

💡 SSIP 2.0 Success Story –

Statement Denim is transforming the denim industry by upcycling 20% of raw material that typically becomes post-production waste. This initiative reclaims high-quality virgin materials that would otherwise be discarded, redirecting and upcycling them into new, innovative designs.

By significantly reducing carbon emissions by nearly 60%, Statement Denim is not just about sustainability—it is also about empowering female artisans. The initiative actively employs women who preserve and elevate traditional handcraft techniques such as Kantha, Kutch mirror work, and Sashiko stitching.

With support from SSIP 2.0, S4, and the 2024 Terra Carta Design Lab, this venture has successfully secured funding of USD 1,36,183 to scale its impact! The initiative aligns with UN SDGs like Gender Equality, Responsible Consumption, Climate Action, and Economic Growth, contributing to a circular economy in fashion and textiles.

💡 Have an innovative idea? SSIP 2.0 can support you!
📩 Apply today: https://forms.gle/3SietLtMwd9aB5FN7 [LINK IN BIO]

📅 Application Deadline: 3rd feb 2025
📧 For queries, contact us at: [email protected]

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