NSRCEL

NSRCEL Startup Incubator and Entrepreneurship Centre at IIM Bangalore deeply committed to building a space conducive to entrepreneurial collaboration and growth.

NSRCEL helps you build your idea into an enterprise. It is one of the earliest business incubators in India. Incubation is open to all entrepreneurs - across sectors, domains and industries. Apart from incubating early-stage enterprises, NSRCEL encourages and empowers entrepreneurs through academic research as well as practical ecosystem developmental activities.

We recently kicked off new cohort of Impact Orbit – Skilling and Livelihood Innovations, a CSR initiative by Capgemini i...
29/05/2026

We recently kicked off new cohort of Impact Orbit – Skilling and Livelihood Innovations, a CSR initiative by Capgemini in partnership with NSRCEL with 22 social startups working solutions across: Youth Employment Innovation, Future-Ready Skills Development, Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment, Rural Income Enhancement, Inclusive Economic Participation.

Over the course of the program, these startups will work on strengthening their solutions, expanding impact, and creating access to sustainable livelihood opportunities across communities.

In partnership with nasscom, we brought together leaders from some of the largest enterprises for an honest conversation...
27/05/2026

In partnership with nasscom, we brought together leaders from some of the largest enterprises for an honest conversation about what enterprise AI adoption actually looks like from the inside.

We went beyond the headlines. The room talked about how live AI projects get triggered, what the mandate looks like, who owns it, and how it moves from problem identification to something that's actually in production.
The build vs. buy conversation came up early and stayed late. So did the question of what open innovation and co-creation with startups genuinely looks like, beyond the pilot.

As AI agents become more autonomous, the room sat with a question that's becoming harder to ignore: who owns observability, who monitors agent decisions, and what governance looks like when the system is learning on the job.

No easy answers. But a lot of the right questions in one room.
What do you think is the most underestimated challenge in taking AI from pilot to production?

This initiative was done as a part of the Velocity - Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, a CSR initiative by Kotak Mahindra Bank, in partnership with NSRCEL.

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Beyond the Bilaterals: How India and Europe Build Together on the GroundAt the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hoste...
27/05/2026

Beyond the Bilaterals: How India and Europe Build Together on the Ground

At the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with GIIC, a panel discussion explored how India–Europe collaboration is moving into a more grounded, ex*****on-led phase.

The conversation reflected a clear shift. Collaboration is no longer defined only by bilateral alignment or high-level intent, but increasingly by what can be built, tested, and deployed across real ecosystems.

At the heart of this partnership lies a strong complementarity: Europe’s depth in industrial engineering and systems capability, and India’s strength in speed, scale, and frugal ex*****on. Together, this creates a strong foundation for co-developing solutions that move beyond pilots into deployment-ready systems.

A key theme that emerged was the rise of “AI for Industries,” where convergence is becoming most visible across manufacturing, mobility, aerospace and defense, and healthcare. These sectors are increasingly interconnected through shared enabling technologies and platform-based approaches.

The discussion also highlighted a structural shift underway — from siloed innovation to interoperable, platform-driven collaboration, where digital twins, AI systems, and foundational technologies such as semiconductors act as common building blocks across industries.

For startups and ecosystem players, the signal is clear: the next phase of opportunity will be defined by cross-sector scalability, dual-use applications, and globally deployable solutions.

Ultimately, the conversation reinforced a simple but important idea:
The future of India–Europe collaboration will be defined not by how well we align in dialogue, but by how effectively we build together on the ground.

Inclusivity in Mobility | Designing Systems for Access, Dignity, and ParticipationAt the German Indian Mobility Summit 2...
27/05/2026

Inclusivity in Mobility | Designing Systems for Access, Dignity, and Participation

At the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with GIIC, the Inclusivity in Mobility session brought together perspectives on how accessibility is becoming a foundational layer of future mobility systems.

Shanti Raghavan, Founder, EnAble India, highlighted how inclusive mobility must be seen as economic and social infrastructure rather than a welfare intervention. The conversation reframed accessibility as a driver of participation, enabling individuals to engage fully in education, work, and public life. The idea of the “Purple Economy” reinforced the opportunity to design systems that unlock value by enabling inclusion at scale.

Naina Padaki, Founder & CEO, TRUE Assist Technology, shared insights on building assistive mobility solutions tailored for real-world conditions, focusing on accessibility in vehicles for elderly users and persons with disabilities. The discussion reflected how innovation in this space is moving from niche solutions toward scalable, design-led systems that prioritize dignity, usability, and independence.

Together, the session reinforced a shared message:
Inclusive mobility is not an add-on. It is a design principle for the future of transport systems.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗩𝘀A compelling fireside conversation at the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, host...
27/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗩𝘀

A compelling fireside conversation at the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with GIIC, brought together perspectives from across OEMs, mobility operators, and urban mobility ecosystems to unpack what is truly shaping India’s EV transition.

One theme stood out clearly:
India’s mobility challenge is no longer about demand. It is about designing systems that actually work for commuters.

The discussion highlighted how first and last mile connectivity remains fragmented across cities, with commuters often navigating disconnected systems every day. At the same time, auto-rickshaws and three-wheelers continue to play a central role in urban mobility, making them one of the most important segments for scalable EV adoption.

The conversation also emphasized that commercial EV adoption ultimately depends on economics that work in the real world, where charging reliability, vehicle uptime, durability, service support, and operational efficiency matter far more than headline announcements.

Another important takeaway was that the next wave of opportunity may lie beyond vehicle manufacturing itself, across areas such as fleet operations, charging ecosystems, battery intelligence, multimodal integration, and commuter experience design.

The session reinforced that building better urban mobility systems is not just a technology challenge, but one that also requires stronger policy ex*****on, accessibility-focused planning, and long-term ecosystem collaboration.

**From Dialogue to Innovation | Panel Discussion**Urban mobility conversations are no longer just about roads, vehicles,...
27/05/2026

**From Dialogue to Innovation | Panel Discussion**

Urban mobility conversations are no longer just about roads, vehicles, or congestion. They are increasingly about people, accessibility, data, and trust.

At the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with GIIC, a panel discussion explored how mobility systems must evolve to become more inclusive, transparent, and responsive to real human needs.

The conversation highlighted that while cities are generating more mobility data than ever before, the real challenge lies in how that data is interpreted, governed, and applied to decision-making. AI-enabled mobility systems were discussed not only from the lens of efficiency, but also accountability, accessibility, bias, and public trust.

A strong emphasis was placed on the lived experiences of commuters, particularly women and vulnerable groups, and the need to move beyond purely infrastructure-led planning toward more people-centric urban mobility systems.

The panel also reflected on the importance of open data, democratized analytics, and deeper collaboration between governments, researchers, startups, and citizens in shaping equitable mobility ecosystems.

One of the clearest takeaways from the discussion:
The future of mobility is not just about moving people faster, but about building systems that work better for everyone.

How Family Offices Are Fueling the Next Generation of EntrepreneurshipAt the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted ...
27/05/2026

How Family Offices Are Fueling the Next Generation of Entrepreneurship

At the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with GIIC, a panel discussion explored how long-horizon capital and ecosystem-driven investment models are shaping the future of entrepreneurship and deep-tech innovation.

The conversation highlighted that building foundational technologies, industrial systems, and infrastructure-led innovation requires a very different approach from traditional venture investing. Unlike short-cycle investment models, emerging sectors such as deep tech, mobility, and advanced manufacturing demand patience, alignment, and long-term ecosystem collaboration.

A key theme throughout the discussion was the growing importance of strategic partnerships across geographies, especially in enabling infrastructure, knowledge exchange, and industrial capability building between ecosystems such as India and Europe.

The panel also reflected on the realities faced by first-time founders building in complex technology domains, emphasizing that beyond capital, credibility, ecosystem trust, strong advisory networks, and strategic investor alignment play a critical role in scaling innovation.

The session reinforced a broader shift underway across global innovation ecosystems: moving from isolated investment approaches toward collaborative, ecosystem-led value creation designed for long-term impact.

Founder Spotlights | Deep Tech & Energy Systems for the Future of MobilityAt the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hos...
27/05/2026

Founder Spotlights | Deep Tech & Energy Systems for the Future of Mobility

At the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with GIIC, two Founder Spotlight sessions highlighted how India’s startup ecosystem is shaping critical layers of the global mobility transition.

Arvind Bhardwaj, CTO, MINIMINES, focused on the growing strategic importance of critical minerals in enabling the clean energy and mobility ecosystem. The discussion highlighted how resource security, circular economy models, and deep-tech material recovery are becoming essential pillars for EVs, batteries, and advanced manufacturing value chains.

Arun Vinayak, Co-founder, Exponent Energy, shared perspectives on the evolving energy ecosystem for mobility, emphasizing that EV adoption at scale depends on solving core challenges around charging speed, infrastructure reliability, and system integration. The focus was on building a more seamless and full-stack energy experience to support high-utilization mobility use cases.

Together, both sessions reflected a shared theme: the future of mobility will be shaped not only by vehicles, but by the foundational systems that power them, from critical materials to energy infrastructure.

Building India’s Digital Energy Infrastructure through a Unified Energy Interface (UEI)At the German Indian Mobility Sum...
27/05/2026

Building India’s Digital Energy Infrastructure through a Unified Energy Interface (UEI)

At the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with GIIC, a key panel explored how India is building the foundation for a unified, interoperable, and digital energy ecosystem through the concept of a Unified Energy Interface (UEI).

The session brought together leaders from EV infrastructure, renewable energy, and oil and gas, including a presentation from Kazam, alongside industry stakeholders shaping India’s energy transition.

A central theme was the shift of energy systems from fragmented physical infrastructure to a more connected, digital, and interoperable network. UEI was discussed as a potential coordination layer that can enable seamless discovery, access, and exchange across diverse energy assets.

The discussion also drew parallels with India’s digital public infrastructure journey, highlighting how interoperability has been a key driver of scale in sectors like payments, and how similar principles could unlock efficiency and accessibility in energy systems.

From EV charging and renewable integration to grid readiness and distributed energy resources, the panel emphasized that the next phase of India’s energy transition will depend on system-level coordination rather than isolated technological advances.

The conversation reinforced a shared view that India’s mobility and energy future will be shaped by collaboration across stakeholders, supported by strong digital infrastructure, policy alignment, and ecosystem-wide interoperability.

Futurism | Setting the Tone for the Future of MobilityAt the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in par...
27/05/2026

Futurism | Setting the Tone for the Future of Mobility

At the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with GIIC, the Futurism session by Upen Barve, The Fusionist and Executive Board Member, GIIC, set the tone for a broader conversation on how mobility is being redefined in a rapidly converging world.

The session explored how mobility is evolving from a sectoral shift into a systemic convergence of technology, energy, data, and imagination. It reflected on how continuous technological change is compressing traditional innovation cycles, requiring ecosystems to rethink not just what they build, but why they remain relevant.

A key thread was the shift from competition to co-creation, and from incremental innovation to designing future-ready systems that integrate AI, electrification, and digital infrastructure. The discussion highlighted how mobility is increasingly interconnected with climate systems, urban resilience, and global digital transformation.

It also underscored that the future will not be shaped by isolated technologies or individual actors, but by ecosystem-led innovation that blends science, systems thinking, and cross-border collaboration.

From PoC to Scale: How Open Innovation Powers Winning Corporate PartnershipsA powerful panel discussion at the German In...
27/05/2026

From PoC to Scale: How Open Innovation Powers Winning Corporate Partnerships

A powerful panel discussion at the German Indian Mobility Summit 2026, hosted by NSRCEL in partnership with German Indian Innovation Corridor — GIIC, explored how corporate–startup collaboration is evolving in a rapidly converging world of technology and mobility.

The conversation reflected a clear shift from isolated experimentation to ecosystem-led innovation, where Proof of Concepts are no longer the end goal, but the starting point for scalable, real-world impact. Open innovation is increasingly moving from pilots to production, and from programs to long-term partnerships embedded within core business models.



A key theme was the growing importance of co-creation across borders, especially in India–Europe collaboration, where the value lies not just in technology exchange but in building shared systems for the future. At the same time, the discussion highlighted that scaling such partnerships requires navigating structural differences in operating models, risk appetite, and decision-making cultures.

The panel reinforced a broader insight: in a world shaped by AI, convergence, and constant change, relevance will belong to ecosystems that build together, not in isolation.

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