Tagore Centre for Green Technology Business Incubation (TCGTBI)
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST, Shibpur)
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National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board, GoI
Tagore Centre for Green Technology Business Incubation (TCGTBI), a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 is set up to promote innovation and entrepreneurship by converting and translating technology ideas and innovation in various disciplines of science and engineering into products, processes and services for commercial exploitation and the benefit of society. To accomplish its goal, TCGTBI runs and manages a Business Incubator (BI) at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST, Shibpur) to facilitate incubation of new enterprises with innovative technologies by admitting them in BI and providing them physical, technical and networking supports and services.
ABOUT HOST INSTITUTE: IIEST, SHIBPUR
IIEST, Shibpur (Erstwhile “Bengal Engineering College”) ranks 35th in NIRF-2023 among Engineering Institutes. It is the first college to become Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) in India in 2014. The Institute has a rich history. It is empowering the nation since 1856. Considering the year of establishment, it is the 3rd engineering college in India but considering the year of graduation it is the 2nd oldest engineering college in India. It has 16 departments and 8 schools. It has over 250 faculty members and student strength of over 4000.
The Managing Committee is composed of eminent personalities with a track record of success/ achievements in their respective professional fields. The present structure of the Team of TCGTBI includes members of the Host Institute IIEST-Shibpur, members from the collaborative organisations, alumni and experts of entrepreneurial ecosystem & Techno-entrepreneurship
Mentorship is about mutual trust, understanding, learning, and growth. Mentorship is beyond just providing technical advice. It’s a companionship filled with insights. We encourage Startups and Mentors to make meaningful connections with each other to create a sustainable impact for the Ecosystem, State and Country.
Organisations/Institutes associated with TCGTBI as collaborators, support TCGTBI to foster innovation and the development of startups. These collaborations aim to provide resources, mentorship, and a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and researchers to turn their ideas into successful businesses.
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TCGTBI, the technology agnostic business incubator, is a specialized facility or program, designed to support and nurture the growth of startups and early-stage companies. Some common facilities, supports, and services provided by TCGTBI are crucial as initial hand-holding for the budding entrepreneurs.
Depending on the goals, regulation and norms of the host institute, IIEST- Shibpur, the policies and procedures of TCGTBI are framed. Policy guidelines for Entrepreneurship (by Alumni, Students and Faculty Members), for Incubation, for Innovation and Startups, for filing of IP etc. are to be referred by interested individuals.
TCGTBI at IIEST, Shibpur aims to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship, fosters innovation, and drives economic growth by leveraging the resources and expertise available within the academic community. It helps bridge the gap between academia and industry, allowing innovative ideas and research to be translated into successful commercial ventures.
SACHINDRA RAI
Alumni, IIEST, Shibpur
“TCGTBI has played a major role in helping us fulfil the critical gap between academia and entrepreneurship, allowing students to learn first-hand from entrepreneurs and supporting them in their own venture. In addition, this synergy allows for extensive cross-pollination of ideas, talents and technology; boosting entrepreneurs, students and academics at the same time. By creating the ecosystem, TCGTBI is shaping the future of Indian economy”.
AVIK KUMAR DAS
Entrepreneur and Incubate
“TCGTBI at IIEST, Shibpur is a laudable initiative. It promotes innovation and entrepreneurship by transforming technology ideas into commercial products while providing necessary support to new enterprises. TCGTBI provides a range of services to our startup ‘Addauto Technology Pvt. Ltd.’ as an incubate. We look forward to receive continued support from TCGTBI”.
ARDHENDU SARKAR
Entrepreneur and Incubate
“TCGTBI at IIEST, Shibpur is a commendable initiative, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by turning technology-driven ideas into marketable products while offering essential support to emerging enterprises. As an incubate at TCGTBI, our startup ‘BECC’ has greatly benefited from the wide range of services provided. We look forward to continued support from TCGTBI as we grow and advance our venture”.