Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship Across India
What is i-TBI?
The Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) is a three-year initiative supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in India, designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in regions with nascent startup ecosystems. By aligning with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, i-TBI aims to address the five I’s: Intent, Inclusion, Investment, Infrastructure, and Innovation. It provides educational institutions with resources to support students, innovators, and entrepreneurs in developing and incubating innovative ideas, ultimately converting them into startups. This initiative promotes geographical and social inclusion, ensuring a more evenly distributed value creation across the country, and fosters a sustainable culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in host institutions and their surrounding communities through grants, mentorship, and ecosystem support.
About Us
Sophitorium Institute of Technology & Lifeskills (SITAL), established under the Heritage Charitable Trust and registered under the Indian Trust Act, offers a diverse range of professional courses aimed at equipping students with essential skills for the modern workforce. With its main campus in Khurda and additional campuses in Balangir and Jatni, SITAL ensures accessibility to quality education across different regions. In parallel, the Sophitorium Incubation Council (SIC) operates under Section 8 of the Companies Act, serving as a hub for entrepreneurial development. SIC is dedicated to nurturing innovative business ideas and supporting startups through various programs and initiatives. Together, SITAL and SIC create a comprehensive educational and entrepreneurial ecosystem that fosters academic excellence, practical skills, and entrepreneurial spirit, contributing significantly to regional and national development.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to identify and nurture student innovators, fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem that leverages the entrepreneurial potential of young minds. By providing a supportive and vibrant environment, we aim to stimulate innovative attitudes among student entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs, driving job creation and contributing to regional and national economic growth. We strive to cultivate an educational system that actively supports the development of entrepreneurial initiatives, management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and engagement in technology licensing and equity sharing within startups or enterprises. Through robust policy frameworks and guidelines, we empower our faculty, staff, and students to participate in innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) activities, encouraging them to consider startups and entrepreneurship as viable and rewarding career options.
