Mangalayatan University has taken appropriate steps to create an ecosystem for innovations by recruiting experts in various fields and developing state of the art infrastructure primarily for the creation and transfer of knowledge. The University has already established the incubation center named as University Innovation & Incubation Center (UIIC). The UIIC is a Non-profit Center dedicated to promote innovation and Entrepreneurship through the Incubation Centre. The purpose of UIIC is to incubate and materialize the conceptual ideas among the students and faculty members of Mangalayatan University and other similar Institutions and transform these ideas into value added products in the commercial market.
UIIC provides mentoring, workspace, technical facilities, and guidance to help early-stage ideas grow into sustainable startups. The Center works at the intersection of innovation, technology, and business, offering support that includes expert mentoring, prototype assistance, exposure to government schemes, and access to industry networks.
A major step forward for UIIC has been the University’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of MSME and Export Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh, under the CM Yuva Mission (Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyaan). Through this partnership, UIIC now acts as a nodal point for spreading awareness about entrepreneurship, startup schemes, and self-employment opportunities offered by the state. Students receive guidance on business registration, eligibility for financial assistance, and access to training and capacity-building programs under the CM Yuva Udyami Yojana.
MEET OUR TEAM
Prof. Ravi Kant - President, UIIC
Prof. (Dr.) Ravi Kant brings more than 25 years of experience in research, innovation, consultancy, and academic leadership. His work spans organic synthesis, bioorganometallics, material science, metallopharmaceutical chemistry and intellectual property management. He has contributed significantly to scientific advancement through highly cited publications, patents that are published, granted, and commercialized with several state and central government–funded research projects. Along with his academic achievements, he has served as an advisor to multiple industries and has worked with leading companies such as Procter & Gamble, Merck India, Mankind, and GVK Pharmaceuticals. His excellence has been recognized through several national awards, including the Rastriya Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar, Young Scientist Award, and Atal Vaigyanik Sammaan. As an active fellow of renowned national and international scientific societies, and with more than 180 publications, 57 patents, 19 books and successful supervision of more than 20 Ph.D. scholars, he brings deep expertise to UIIC. His leadership strengthens the Centre’s mission of fostering innovation, supporting startups, and building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at Mangalayatan University.
Mis. Priyanshi Goyal - Manager, UIIC
Miss Priyanshi Goyal is the Manager of the University Innovation and Incubation Center (UIIC) and Assistant Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh. With over two and a half years of academic and research experience, she is dedicated to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia collaboration among students. Her expertise lies in pharmaceutics, novel drug delivery systems, and advanced pharmaceutical technologies. She has made notable scholarly contributions, including 16 review articles, 20 book chapters, and 7 authored books published in reputed national and international publication, along with active participation in various conferences and seminars. Recognized with an Award of Excellence, she continues to mentor aspiring innovators and contribute to building a self-reliant, innovation-driven ecosystem.
Dr. Mohammad Osama Ejaz - Assistant Registrar, UIIC
He is Assistant Registrar of the University Innovation and Incubation Center (UIIC) at Mangalayatan University, where he contributes to strengthening the campus startup ecosystem. A Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, he works on sustainable bionanocomposites and environmental applications. He brings research experience, academic writing skills, and a keen interest in innovation-driven development. At UIIC, Dr. Osama supports student mentorship, startup awareness programs, and initiatives under the CM Yuva Mission, helping young innovators turn their ideas into real solutions.
Advisory Committee:
The Incubation Centre Committee comprising of the under mentioned faculty members has been constituted: The competent authority has reconstituted University Innovation and Incubation Centre (UIIC) comprises as under.
Prof Ravi Kant, Dean, R&D - Chairperson & IC UIIC
Prof Rajeev Sharma, Dean, FH - Member
Prof Pramod Kumar, Head, DOA - Member
Prof Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Head, IBMER - Member
Prof Fowad Khurshid, Principal, DOP - Member
The committee will work towards making the Innovation and Incubation center a vibrant unit contributing substantially in the field of research, innovation and incubation specially playing a key role in training and development of spirit of entrepreneurship among students and helping them in setting up of startups.
Aims and Objectives:
To guide students in exploring career options and selecting career-enhancing business ventures.
To motivate unemployed youth to pursue self-employment.
To create awareness of incubation models for establishing new business enterprises.
To provide opportunities for identifying appropriate technologies for business development.
To create awareness of industry structures and market dynamics before starting a business.
To promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
To encourage grassroots economic development at the district and state levels.
To enhance the entrepreneurial and managerial skills of participants.
Turning "JOB SEEKERS" into "JOB PROVIDERS".
Programme Deliverables:
Guided classroom training and workshops to help students and young entrepreneurs in the following:
Understand the risk and reward in choosing entrepreneurship as a career option.
Assist young entrepreneurs in identifying new business opportunities.
Entrepreneur business skill development.
Identification of appropriate technology.
Help them in making prototype.
Create awareness about Government schemes and subsidies.
Facilitation on fund management through Banks.
How to set up an enterprise.
Facilitation on project report preparation.
PROGRAMS AT UIIC
Each program should have a card-style layout:
1. Startup Incubation Program
For early-stage startups requiring full incubation support: mentorship, workspace, and networking.
2. Pre-Incubation / Idea-to-Prototype Program
For students exploring business ideas and working on POCs.
3. CM Yuva Mission Support Cell
Dedicated assistance for applications under:
CM Yuva Udyami Yojana
MSME loan schemes
Entrepreneurship training
Industry exposure programs
4. Entrepreneurship Workshops & Bootcamps
Programs like:
"Vichar to Venture"
Design Thinking
Business Plan Development
Digital Marketing for Startups
5. Internship & Industry Exposure
Collaboration with startups, MSME clusters, and industries for hands-on learning.
HOW TO APPLY / JOIN UIIC
Fill out the online registration form.
Attend an orientation / mentoring session.
Present your idea to the screening committee.
Get admitted into the pre-incubation or incubation program.
Mentorship support would be provided by the incubator in the following ways:
An expert faculty member from Mangalayatan University would be assigned to each startup to mentor and monitor the company on a day-to-day basis.
The companies would have access to a selected pool of faculty members who have skills in some specialized fields.
Pantry facilities.
Monitoring and Follow up:
Interaction meeting with the entrepreneur will be carried out to monitor the status of implementation of the project including feedback on training inputs and contents.
Providing Co-Work Space:
The companies that are selected to be incubated would be provided with co-working space at the incubation center.
The facilities that a incubated company expect are:
Office space with personal desk and chairs.
Desktop computers.
High-speed internet.
Meeting and conference rooms.
Pantry facilities, etc.
Post Training Support:
Assistance will be provided to the prospective entrepreneurs in the following areas ( if needed):
Procurement of equipment and machinery for the selected projects.
Installation and commissioning of projects.
Access to Labs:
The incubated companies would have access to labs not only of the incubation facility but also of the institutes of the Mangalayatan University. The access to labs would be as per the guidelines of the specific lab.
Help in Company Registration:
The incubator, through internal resources of MU or through special tie-ups, would help the start-ups in registering themselves with Registrar of Companies (RoC).
Help in IP and Patent Filing:
The incubator, through internal resources of MU or tie-up with companies specializing in that field, would help the students to understand and file for IP and Patents.
Entrepreneurship Development Programe organized by UIIC
Press Release:
Mentoring
Who Should Join UIIC?
The University Innovation & Incubation Centre (UIIC), Mangalayatan University, welcomes individuals and teams who aspire to transform innovative ideas into viable products, services, and successful business ventures. Whether you are exploring entrepreneurship for the first time or developing an existing startup, UIIC provides opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow.
