Neuron - A CoE in AI/Data Analytics, IoT and AVG.

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NEURON MISSION

Re-Defining Incubation

Knowledge Partner is going to re-define Incubation with its deep, hands on, long term Mentoring Program under well defined processes, followed with discipline.

Deep Mentoring

Mentors will help across validating the innovation, building product and services around it, reaching-out to the market through a well defined process and industry connect.

Customized Methodology

Knowledge Partner shall have a preferred customized methodology for startups with a consumer centric approach, lean start-up philosophy, models to build futuristic solutions.

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Scale your Start-up with the Neuron Integrated Program

STPI Neuron, a Centre of Entrepreneurship in AI/Data Analytics, IoT and AVG is setup in collaboration with Govt. of Punjab, ISB-Mohali, PTU and MeitY. This is an initiative, to identify and evaluate promising start-ups in the field of AI/Data Analytics, IoT and AVG that will be hosted in the Startup Punjab Hub@STPI Mohali Incubation Facility. Startup Punjab Hub@STPI Mohali will have dedicated 500 seats co-working space and dedicated labs for AI/Data Analytics, IoT and AVG. Apart from physical infrastructure, the hub will have the access to Technocrats mentorship, mentorship programs and VC fundings.

CENTRE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFERINGS TO THE START-UPS

Physical Lab Facilities

Ready to Work Plug and Play Space.
Access to AI, DA, AVG & IoT Labs.
High Speed Internet Access.
Network Operation Center (NOC).
24 x 7 x 365 days Operational work space.
Round the clock security.
Dedicated team /Support round the clock.

Incubation & Co-Working Facilities

CoE shall monitor and guide start-ups through dedicated portfolio managers and start-up support executives.
CoE shall review and monitor the progress/performance of start-ups periodically and take necessary action as and when required in co-ordination with PMG.

Technology and Business Mentoring

Mentors shall identify specific needs at specific time like prototyping/design vendors, small – scale manufacturing vendors, large – scale manufacturing vendors etc. and makes best efforts to connect the start-ups with such ecosystem players.
Full-time resource presence and organizing peer meetings with mentors at regular intervals.
Platform for accessing the mentor through an online portal.
Train/educate start-ups in the fields of research, user experience and business technology courses with cutting edge programming and deep-tech applications.
Support the start-ups for developing Proof of Concept; provide mentoring for designing & development and help start-ups to convert their idea into a reality.
Transforming the start-ups from idea level to Prototype level, Prototype level to MVP (Minimum Viable Product) level, MVP level to GTM (GoToMarket) level and graduating the start-ups into full-fledged company status.
Providing a multidisciplinary approach in developing innovative products based on identified business challenges.
Support for developing, enhancing and piloting start-ups prototype and business model in a collaborative environment.
Conducting need-based mentoring sessions on legal, compliance, branding, cyber security, domain technologies etc.

Marketing, Networking and Outreach

Beneficiary Incubatees of Neuron CoE shall be included in marketing knowledge sessions, conducting road shows, networking events, social media outreach.
International events/programs shall be organized to attract global visibility.
CoE’s end-to-end marketing plans will place your start-up on the global map.
Partnerships with key international promotional agencies shall be carried out for cross border collaboration.

Access to Funding and Investment

CoE shall support and guide start-ups for raising funds towards PoC, MVP and Marketing as well as scaling up through grants, equity and debt by leveraging connections with potential customers and CSR/Corporate sources as well as angels, High Net worth Individuals (HNIs) and VCs as per appropriate size of start-ups.

Additional Services

Administration
Human Resources (HR)
Finance
Legal
Others

WORKSPACES THAT INSPIRE YOU TO INNOVATE

QUALITY IDEAS DESERVE QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Complete access to AI/Data Analytics Lab (Big Data) & upcoming Innov Lab (IoT) and AVG Lab, equipped with Test Equipment & Technical support.

GET MENTORED BY THE EXPERTS

Support and guidance from cross-functional and successful entrepreneurs & domain experts.

MARKETING YOUR START-UP TO THE WORLD

End-to-end marketing plan will place your start-up on the global map.

MONITORING FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Neuron offers continuous guidance, monitoring, review & feedback through a dedicated team.

ACCESS TO VARIOUS RESOURCES

Apart from physical infrastructure, the hub will have the access to Technocrats mentorship, mentorship programs and VC fundings.

START-UP BOOT CAMPS

Start-up Boot camps for dispersing knowledge in the specific focused domain of AI/Data Analytics, IoT and AVG for pooling up innovative ideas from colleges & young entrepreneur.