Deadline: 14-Nov-21
Are you having that one idea you think can disrupt the process and be beneficial for mankind? An idea that doesn’t allow you to sleep? If yes, NMDC Innovation and Incubation Centre (NICE) is the platform which you should look up to. They are looking for individuals having a zeal and enthusiasm for the technology and can shape a better future for the world.
The main goal of the NICE fellowship program is to support entrepreneurs in converting their raw ideas into a fully-functional product. The fellowship program offers the opportunity to entrepreneurs who are passionate about working on the deep tech startup idea. The program is designed to provide all the necessary support for starting a new business venture.
Areas of Preference by NMDC
- Improving process efficiency in iron ore mining to steel value chain
- Innovative solutions suitable in the process of dry beneficiation of iron ore & coal
- Innovative solutions suitable for beneficiation of low/lean grade iron ore
- Innovative solutions suitable for enhanced utility of pneumatic conveying of minerals
- Innovative solutions for improving the process of coal gasification
- Enhancing the safety of fleet operation during foggy weather conditions in mines
- Enhancing the safety in underground and open cast mines
- Innovative solutions for condition monitoring of machinery used in mining [iron ore & coal] and steel industries
- Innovative solutions to help reduce greenhouse gases [GHG] and economic production of green energy.
Benefits
- Co-Working Space: Good outcome requires the best environment, realizing the concern they are having well-equipped air-conditioned coworking spaces with high speed internet to make you more productive than ever.
- Infrastructure: Want to experiment or meet with prospects, leave that to them. With NICE Program you’ll get access to conference room, meeting rooms, maker Lab, IITH workshops and laboratories etc.
- Financial Aid: The prototype grant is upto INR 9.6 lakhs.
- Mentorship Program: No reason to worry when in doubt. Your partnership with NICE provides you access to a world-class pool of mentors and community spanning across technology verticals that conducts mentorship sessions, One-on-One as mentoring per your requirement.
- IP Support: Want to file a patent? NICE provides guidance and support on patent filing, trademarks, service mark or copyrights registration to their enrolled start-ups and fellows.
- Latest Tools: While you’re building a start-up, they understand the importance of tools to enhance your productivity. With NICE, you’ll get handy access to various paid tools and resources.
- Networking Events: They at NICE are well aware of the importance of having community around the product. They organize and provide the start-ups and fellows access to events, conferences, webinars, seminars, workshops to network with investors, industry professionals, advisors, mentors, experts, start-ups and other stakeholders to get a fresh perspective on your ideas.
Eligibility Criteria
- An individual or a team both can apply.
- You’re having a unique innovative idea on deep technology.
- You’re a citizen of India.
- Your age is in between 18 to 35 years.
- You’re a graduate; preferably from Engineering, Medical or Science background.
- You must be willing to work fulltime with no other predictable source of income.
For more information, visit https://www.niceprogram.in/fellowship/