Overview

The Incubation and Startup Cell (ISC) at St. Francis College is designed to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation by providing support, resources, and mentorship to students, faculty, and alumni aspiring to create successful startups. This policy outlines the objectives, processes, and guidelines for the incubation and support of startup ventures within the institution.

Vision

To cultivate a dynamic and collaborative ecosystem that nurtures innovation and transforms ideas into successful enterprises, contributing to economic and social development.

  • Promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the academic community.
  • Provide comprehensive support and resources to nurture ideas into scalable businesses.
  • Foster collaboration between academia, industry, and startups to address real-world problems.
  • Create a platform that offers mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities for startups at different stages of development.
  • Encourage the commercialization of research-driven ideas.

Mission

Objectives

  • Promote Entrepreneurship: Encourage students, faculty, and alumni to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Support Idea Incubation: Provide mentorship, infrastructure, and resources to incubate high-potential ideas.
  • Facilitate Industry-Academia Collaboration: Promote partnerships with industry to leverage expertise and resources.
  • Offer Funding Support: Assist startups in accessing seed funding, grants, and investment through institutional networks.
  • Enhance Entrepreneurial Skills: Organize workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance entrepreneurial and business management skills.