Mind to Market, Research to Commertialisation, Ideation to Graduation Roadmap Phases.
Innovation & Incubation Management Process !!
INNOeVERSITY’s Pre-Incubation / Incubation Cell process, tools and technology platform, empowers institutes to transform ideas into impact through a structured 6-phase journey—from ideation to market. It nurtures innovation by offering hands-on mentoring, funding access, IP support, and business model development. The cell enables research commercialization through industry validation, pitch readiness, and investor connections. It actively supports academic researchers in identifying commercialization potential within their research, facilitating pathways like technology licensing and industry partnerships. From cultivating startup mindsets to graduating market-ready ventures, it bridges academic innovation with real-world enterprise. Activities include hackathons, accelerators, and investor summits, ensuring measurable outcomes and sustainable entrepreneurial success.
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Learn about INNOeVERSITY’s platform and offerings
Understand the digital ecosystem’s tools for faculty capacity building, students, and industry connections. -
Map how it aligns with NEP2020 goals
Identify how innovation, incubation, and apprenticeship align with National Education Policy 2020 targets. -
Discuss potential faculty and student benefits
Hold discussions on transforming faculty into mentors and students into skilled innovators. -
Identify leadership goals for innovation readiness
Clarify leadership vision for boosting the institute’s innovation index and industry engagement score.
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Finalise intent with leadership approval
Secure management approval to officially join INNOeVERSITY’s innovation ecosystem and roadmap. -
Fill in Expression of Interest form
Complete the EOI with institute details, leadership endorsement, and expected outcomes. -
Nominate a primary coordinator
Identify responsible faculty member to coordinate activities, communication, and operational tasks. -
Confirm basic institute details for onboarding
Share key data like student strength, faculty profile, labs, and innovation readiness status.
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Select subscription package as per needs
Choose membership model matching size, priorities, and desired outcomes for innovation activities. -
Complete payment and agreement formalities
Fulfil all financial and legal steps to formalise participation under INNOeVERSITY’s terms. -
Access onboarding toolkit and starter SOPs
Receive policy templates, checklists, and SOPs to start initial activities confidently. -
Schedule kick-offs call with INNOeVERSITY team
Plan an introduction meeting to align expectations and finalise first actions.
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Phase-I (Interest & Subscription)
(2 to 4 Weeks)
hase-I begins the institute’s formal commitment to innovation. Institutes understand benefits, gain leadership buy-in, submit an EOI, and finalise a subscription plan. This unlocks access to INNOeVERSITY’s platform, policy tools, and roadmaps — ensuring alignment, faculty readiness, and structured groundwork for innovation clubs and pre-incubation activities that boost rankings.
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Nominate faculty and student coordinators
Select champions responsible for pre-incubation management, student activities, and innovation promotion. -
Register on digital portal with logins
Create secure logins for all coordinators and core team on INNOeVERSITY’s platform. -
Define team roles and update profiles
Assign clear responsibilities, update profiles for faculty, labs, tech, and students. -
Map core labs and tech offerings
Upload details of available labs, equipment, and technologies for resource sharing.
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Customise institute dashboard on portal
Configure dashboard modules to match institute priorities and track real-time progress. -
Publish labs, faculty, and innovation goals
Showcase infrastructure, expert faculty, and technology readiness for industry collaborations. -
Enable resource sharing modules
Activate booking systems for CoEs and shared labs within the innovation ecosystem. -
Unlock mentor and industry connections
Connect faculty and students with empanelled mentors and industry partners through the network.
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Perform needs analysis and readiness check
Assess institutional strengths, gaps, and requirements for pre-incubation cell operations. -
Run training workshops for coordinators
Build coordinators’ capability to manage innovation activities and mentoring effectively. (Managing Incubators: Processes and policies) -
Finalise SOPs and action plan
Develop standard operating procedures and annual plans with measurable milestones. -
Access mentor, investor, and industry networks
Expand institute’s reach for idea validation, funding, and technology commercialisation.
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Phase-II (Platform & Capacity)
(2 to 4 Weeks)
Phase-II enables institutes to connect digitally, register coordinators, mentors, and students, and activate dashboards. Profiles, technologies, and labs are updated for network visibility. A diagnostic assessment identifies gaps, and coordinators receive training in SOPs and innovation management — ensuring smooth Pre-Incubation Cell operations, industry linkages, and measurable resource-sharing outcomes.
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Intra-institute / Other innovation challenges
Competitions to identify promising ideas, research, and entrepreneurial projects. INNOeVERSITY also launches open innovation challenges or promote innovation challenges by other incubation centers for individuals who are joining independently (Not through Institutional membership). -
Engage students / faculty / researchers in idea generation
Motivate students and faculty to submit impactful, real-world problem-solving ideas through “Innovation and Technology Commercialization” and “Idea Resonator” course modules. -
Shortlist innovations for pre-incubation
Select the best ideas based on the innovation / Start-Up radar chart-I, for mentorship, resource allocation, and pre-incubation support. -
Reward top ideas to build momentum
Recognise and incentivise innovators to encourage wider participation and visibility through connected network of incubators or industry or angel investors.
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Launch official Innovation Club structure
Formally set up the club with vision, objectives, and governance framework. -
Define member roles and launch yearly activities
Allocate clear responsibilities and plan events, bootcamps, and mentoring sessions. -
enable portal access to subscribed members
Enrol students onto the groups and digital workspace for tracking activities and networking. -
Roll out annual club mentoring and review cycle
Create a cycle for regular mentor interactions, project reviews, and progress tracking.
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Prepare Technology Transfer Booklet (For Institute Members)
Document all ready-for-market technologies, ideas, and research for outreach. -
Connect with mentors and investors via platform
Use INNOeVERSITY’s ecosystem to arrange pitch meetings and partnership discussions to elevate deserving innovations to elevate to the next level.
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Map ideas ready for commercialisation (Innovation Exhibit)
Shortlist innovations with clear industry or investor interest potential. -
Develop a strong pitch for industry partners
Craft compelling pitch decks to attract collaborations, funding, or licensing deals.
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Phase-III (Activate and launch)
(8 to 12 Weeks)
Phase-III drives visible action. Institutes run innovation competitions, shortlist ideas for pre-incubation, and guide students in “Mind to Market” skills. Launching the Innovation Club and Technology Transfer Booklet showcases readiness. A strong institutional pitch then connects faculty and students with industry, mentors, and investors — boosting rankings and employability.
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Build Business Model Canvas
Draft a clear BMC to map revenue streams, partners, resources, and cost structures effectively. -
Develop Value Proposition
Articulate the solution’s unique value, customer benefits, and differentiators in the target market. -
Map Customer Journey
Visualise target users’ interactions, touchpoints, and pain points to improve product-market fit. -
Assess Feasibility Gaps
Identify technical or market feasibility gaps and refine ideas for practical implementation.
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Technical Feasibility Checks
Test prototypes for performance, reliability, and readiness using labs and expert validation. -
Market Viability Surveys
Gather real user feedback, run surveys, and gauge actual market interest and pricing potential. -
Iterate with Mentor Support
Use mentor inputs to address flaws, adapt design, and strengthen commercial potential. -
Document Validation Results
Record results systematically to present to investors or incubation panels with confidence
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Draft Initial Canvas
Create first-level BMC covering key partners, activities, resources, customer segments, and channels clearly. -
Analyse Revenue Streams
Identify possible income models, pricing strategies, and long-term revenue sustainability for the idea. -
Map Cost Structures
Outline projected costs, operational expenses, and key investments needed to scale or pivot. -
Decide: Scrap or Scale
Use BMC insights to make data-backed decisions on scrapping or confidently advancing the idea.
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Phase-IV (Idea Accelerator)
(12 to 24 Weeks)
Phase-IV focuses on validating and accelerating shortlisted ideas for real-world impact. Through an Idea Accelerator, innovators build Business Model Canvases, refine value propositions, and test technical feasibility and market viability. Guided mentoring ensures high-potential ideas qualify for pre-seed funding — moving innovations confidently toward commercialisation and job creation.
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Build Business Model Canvas
Draft a clear BMC to map revenue streams, partners, resources, and cost structures effectively. -
Develop Value Proposition
Articulate the solution’s unique value, customer benefits, and differentiators in the target market. -
Map Customer Journey
Visualise target users’ interactions, touchpoints, and pain points to improve product-market fit. -
Assess Feasibility Gaps
Identify technical or market feasibility gaps and refine ideas for practical implementation.
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Technical Feasibility Checks
Test prototypes for performance, reliability, and readiness using labs and expert validation. -
Market Viability Surveys
Gather real user feedback, run surveys, and gauge actual market interest and pricing potential. -
Iterate with Mentor Support
Use mentor inputs to address flaws, adapt design, and strengthen commercial potential. -
Document Validation Results
Record results systematically to present to investors or incubation panels with confidence
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Draft Initial Canvas
Create first-level BMC covering key partners, activities, resources, customer segments, and channels clearly. -
Analyse Revenue Streams
Identify possible income models, pricing strategies, and long-term revenue sustainability for the idea. -
Map Cost Structures
Outline projected costs, operational expenses, and key investments needed to scale or pivot. -
Decide: Scrap or Scale
Use BMC insights to make data-backed decisions on scrapping or confidently advancing the idea.
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Phase-IV (Idea Accelerator)
(12 to 24 Weeks)
Phase-IV focuses on validating and accelerating shortlisted ideas for real-world impact. Through an Idea Accelerator, innovators build Business Model Canvases, refine value propositions, and test technical feasibility and market viability. Guided mentoring ensures high-potential ideas qualify for pre-seed funding — moving innovations confidently toward commercialisation and job creation.
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Draft Term Sheets
Finalise founder agreements, equity splits, investor terms, and deal clauses for transparency. -
Register Entity
Complete legal company registration, GST, PAN, and required statutory certifications smoothly. -
Define Co-Founder Roles
Clearly outline roles, responsibilities, shareholding, and exit clauses for co-founders. -
Ensure Statutory Compliance
Implement required policies, HR rules, tax registration, and operational compliance checklists.
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Prepare Valuation Reports
Calculate realistic valuation using industry benchmarks, market potential, and financial projections. -
Draft Cash Flow Plans
Create 1–3-year cash flow projections to show viability and manage investor confidence. -
Develop Pitch Deck
Craft investor-focused deck with market size, solution, traction, financials, and roadmap. -
Join Industry Summit
Present ideas at industry and investor summits to validate interest and build connections.
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Identify Funding Sources
List grants, angel networks, government seed funds, or institute-backed venture funding options from INNOeVERSITY. -
Refine Fundraising Strategy
Define funding amount, timeline, and terms for initial and follow-on rounds. -
Complete Loan Policies
Draft any debt or loan-related policy needed to manage working capital flexibly. -
Align for Seed Round or Bootstrap
Finalise documents, legal paperwork, and investor expectations for closing the first seed round or bootstrap.
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Phase-V (Start-Up Launch)
(8 to 12 Weeks)
Phase-V finalises the transition from validated idea to a legally compliant start-up. Founders complete company registration, term sheets, valuation, co-founder agreements, and cash flow projections. They prepare investor-ready pitch decks and participate in investor summits, ensuring compliance, clarity, and readiness to raise seed funds through grants, angel investors, or venture funds.
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Finalise Prototypes
Ensure working prototypes demonstrate product viability, user benefits, and real market demand. -
Document Milestones
Compile progress reports, traction data, and impact stories to strengthen investor confidence. -
Refine Pitch Deck
Update decks with achievements, investor ask, scaling plan, and updated valuation. -
Rehearse Demo Day
Practise presenting to diverse investor panels, incorporating feedback and handling tough questions.
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Host Investor Meet
Organise formal sessions for one-on-one investor interactions and pitching opportunities. -
Pitch for Funding
Present to angels, VCs, or seed funds to secure early-stage or follow-on investments. -
Network Strategically
Build relationships with industry experts, mentors, and potential co-founders or board advisors. -
Follow-up with Leads
Maintain momentum with interested investors, sharing due diligence documents promptly.
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Celebrate Graduation
Recognise founders’ journey with certificates and industry endorsements for credibility. -
Plan Scale-Up
Develop roadmaps for market expansion, product lines, and team growth post-funding. -
Transition Support
Connect with post-incubation mentors and accelerators for continued guidance. -
Showcase Success Stories
Share case studies to inspire future innovators and attract new industry collaborations.
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Phase-VI (Funding and Graduation) (8 to 12 Weeks)
Start-ups present their progress, seek funding, and network with potential investors and industry experts. Demonstration of prototypes or finished products to exhibit innovation and market readiness. Formal completion recognition, celebrating milestones achieved and future industry entry as an independent entity.