Incubation Centre

An Incubation Centre of BVDU was set up with a Section 8 company “Real World Nutrition Laboratory Foundation” (RWNLF) that received substantial funding from the Government of India for its activities. RWNLF has now obtained ISO 9000 certificate. ( For activities of the RWNLF please see Annexure I )

The Incubation center was chiefly involved in research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the fields of biotechnology, nutrition, health and well being under the advice of the Hon’ble Chancellor, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and the Hon’ble Secretary. Under the able leadership of Dr. Mahabaleshwar Hegde, the researchers conducted path breaking research in the field of nutrition and came up with innovative Plant based OMEGA 3 products like OMEGA 3 eggs, capsules, oil emulsion, feed for chickens etc.

In the year 2022, the university has extended the functioning of the Incubation Center for all the units of the University as “BVDU Incubation Centre” so as to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among staff and students of BVDU. The aim is to provide opportunities of entrepreneurship among students and stakeholders and establish a start-up culture that encourages innovative ideas. This BIC will conduct the activities with the Section 8 company “Real World Foundation” that is already active. All financial transactions of the BIC and the virtual incubation centers will be carried out through this company.

The Innovation Ecosystem at BVDU supports

Research and Development Cell
Innovation and Incubation Center
Institute Innovation Councils (IIC)
ARIIA Ranking participation

Hackathons
Design Thinking Courses
Support for Patent Filing
Support for Startups

The objectives of the BIC are :

To promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and staff.
To incubate and nurture business ideas and upcoming businesses
To identify business ideas, entrepreneurs and service providers

To provide the eco-system for developing business ideas into sustainable businesses
To create and provide access to infrastructure, industry, network of mentors and investors
To promote the activities of Institute Innovation Council (IIC )

All constituent units are part of the BVDU Incubation Centre. Each constituent unit shall establish an incubation unit and constitute committee to conduct and oversee the activities required for promoting start-ups among students and other stakeholders and provide them necessary support.

These incubation units shall

Conduct awareness events/activities on Entrepreneurship as a career option and to get first-hand experience in Entrepreneurship and innovation.
Identify the students who are interested in entrepreneurship or have potential ideas for conversion into products
Conduct mentoring sessions by industry leaders, network with experts/alumni so that they visit the campus to provide expertise and solutions.
Provide infrastructure for office space for a limited period as support for upcoming business
Identify funding agencies for incubation center support and apply for project funding.
Submit the report of the activities of the unit.

(Above mentioned are some indicators, you may conduct as per your specific requirements)