Offline Client Brief
₹999 / one-time
For clients who prefer offline discussion and onboarding support.
Ideas deserve a launchpad
Shape Ideas.
Build What’s Next.
From local shopkeepers and small business owners to skill learners and technology founders, access practical training, business setup guidance, mentorship and growth support for your next step.
120+Ideas & Businesses
Supported
45+Businesses & Teams
30+Mentors & Trainers
18+Learning Pathways
Let’s find the right support for your idea
Choose the kind of practical business support or training you need. Our team will follow up.
Ideas to impactA community for builders, doers and future
founders.
02 / About Navodaya
Shaping ideas into reality.
Navodaya Startup School and Incubation Center supports more than high-tech startups. We work with local shopkeepers, small business owners, artisans, food entrepreneurs, travel agents, students and skill learners—helping them build practical skills, set up businesses and reach customers.
Through hands-on training, expert guidance, practical tools and ecosystem connections, we help people turn a business idea into an operating venture—whether that means launching a local online store, setting up a print business, improving a cafe, promoting a travel agency or prototyping a technology solution.
- Practical, founder-first learning built around real-world challenges.
- Access to mentors, peer networks and relevant ecosystem partners.
- Practical business setup training for shopkeepers, entrepreneurs, artisans and skill learners.
- Support from first steps and compliance through digital promotion, launch and growth.
Client onboarding
Your project starts with a Client Brief.
Choose offline or online onboarding, pay using the QR code or bank transfer, then enter the actual transaction ID/UTR provided by your payment app to continue.
Online Client Brief
₹499 / one-time
For remote clients who want to complete onboarding online.
Payment details
Pay the amount for your selected option using the QR code or bank transfer. After paying, copy the transaction ID/UTR generated by your UPI app or bank and enter it below. This static website cannot generate or automatically verify a real bank transaction ID.
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Client Brief Form
Complete each part, then use Next. The final step opens WhatsApp with your answers ready to send to the configured business number.
120+Ideas explored
45+Startup teams supported
30+Mentor
connections
25+Ecosystem
connections
03 / What we do
Everything you need to move forward.
Practical services and training for local businesses, shopkeepers, skill learners, entrepreneurs and emerging technology teams.
Mentorship & Advisory
Get thoughtful guidance from experienced professionals to navigate business decisions and sharpen your strategy.
Technology & Product Support
Move from concept to prototype with product planning, technical guidance and practical build support.
Networking & Outreach
Build relationships with founders, institutions, industry professionals and ecosystem collaborators.
Innovation & Prototyping
Explore, validate and refine solutions with a structured approach to experimentation and feedback.
Business & Growth Strategy
Build a clear value proposition, reach your first customers and prepare for sustainable growth.
Funding Readiness
Strengthen your pitch, business model and fundraising narrative before approaching potential funders.
04 / Practical training & business sectors
Support for real businesses.
From neighbourhood businesses and first-time entrepreneurs to artisans and emerging technology ventures, NSSIC combines practical learning, operational guidance and help exploring relevant funding pathways.
Not just for high-tech startups
Find your pathway
Our programs are relevant to local shopkeepers, small business owners, travel agents, printers, food vendors, artisans, students and people building new skills.
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Printing & Press Media
Build printing skills or plan a practical print-service business.
Practical training
- Commercial, offset, digital, screen, 3D and flexographic printing basics
- Lamination, customized T-shirt printing and packaging
- Pre-press layouts, CMYK/RGB colour calibration and eco-friendly materials
- Printing setup guidance and machinery planning
Sample printing, packaging test runs, shared equipment guidance, machinery purchase planning and MSME credit-scheme guidance.
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Tour & Travel
Set up, digitize and grow a travel agency or tourism venture.
Practical training
- Travel agency setup, itinerary planning and destination marketing
- Travel-agent licensing, IATA process and travel-insurance norms
- Digital booking engine integration and booking solutions
- Eco-tourism development and homestay management
Booking-software templates, GDS guidance, co-working support, tourism grant guidance and working-capital pathway information.
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Digital Marketing
Help local businesses become visible and generate more enquiries.
Practical training
- Social media growth, content calendars and brand voice
- Local business promotion and SEO
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Search and YouTube ads
- Lead generation, GA4, conversion tracking and sales funnels
Content studio and editing-suite guidance, marketing-tool access, ad experiment planning and digital-agency business mentorship.
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Web Designing & E-Commerce
Build websites, online stores and landing pages for small businesses.
Practical training
- Website creation, landing pages and mobile-responsive design
- E-commerce store setup with Shopify, WooCommerce and other tools
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress and no-code workflows
- Payment gateways, cart/checkout, website speed, SSL and security
Staging and cross-device testing, design assets, hosting/tool guidance, agency pricing and client-contract mentorship.
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Food Business Setup
For cafes, restaurants, cloud kitchens and food carts.
Practical training
- FSSAI, health licence, Fire NOC and GST compliance guidance
- Menu engineering, food costing and profit-margin planning
- Kitchen SOPs, staff hygiene and operational planning
- Cloud kitchen setup, aggregator listing and digital menus
Test-kitchen/menu-trial guidance, supplier networking, POS setup, micro-grant pathway information and pitch preparation.
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Handicrafts & Artisanal Businesses
Help traditional craft businesses reach modern buyers and markets.
Practical training
- Modernizing crafts into contemporary lifestyle products
- Export-import (EXIM) documentation and fair-trade standards
- GI (Geographical Indication) tagging guidance
- Packaging design and online marketplace placement
Craft cataloguing, digital archiving, display/showroom opportunities, buyer-artisan links and artisan scheme information.
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AI, Robotics & Agri-Tech
Specialized mentorship for modern technology and agriculture ventures.
Practical training
- AI/ML integration, NLP and computer vision
- Robotics assembly, circuit design, Arduino/Raspberry Pi and IoT
- Smart farming, hydroponics, precision agriculture and organic certification
- Drone applications, post-harvest storage and sustainable supply chains
Prototyping and testing guidance, field pilots, cloud compute credit pathways, IP/patent guidance and seed-funding/grant readiness.
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E-Commerce & Retail
Help local shops sell products online and manage fulfilment.
Practical training
- D2C business models, customer acquisition and retention
- Store setup on Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon and Flipkart
- Inventory, warehousing, returns and RTO reduction
- Product photography and catalogue preparation
Product photography setup, courier/logistics onboarding, inventory and prototype funding pathway guidance.
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Language & Communication
Build language skills for education, business and export communication.
Practical training
- Regional and international language learning
- Translation, localization and transcreation
- Business and export communication
- Multilingual website and app quality checks
Audio/voiceover and localization support, educational translation grant guidance and language-tech/EdTech connections.
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Micro Finance & Financial Literacy
Build stronger financial understanding for grassroots businesses.
Practical training
- Micro-credit models, P2P lending and SHG funding frameworks
- Credit scoring, risk assessment and responsible compliance
- Financial literacy for grassroots entrepreneurs
- NBFC registration/partnership pathway guidance
Fintech sandbox guidance, MFI/NBFC connections and information about revolving micro-grant opportunities.
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Skill Learning & Entrepreneurship
Practical pathways for learners, aspiring founders and existing business owners.
Practical training
- Business planning, customer discovery and pricing
- Digital skills for business operations and promotion
- Startup foundations, MVP validation and growth planning
- Mentorship, pitch preparation and partnership readiness
Program guidance, peer learning, ecosystem connections and help exploring suitable support schemes.
Across relevant sectors
Learn it. Set it up. Take it to market.
Depending on the sector and program, support may include training, shared facilities, operational mentorship, scheme information, grant guidance or introductions to potential partners. Funding and facilities are subject to eligibility, availability and independent approvals.
Franchise opportunities
Build your business with Navodaya.
Franchise application fee: ₹9,999 (one-time). Select a franchise service below to view payment instructions. After payment, enter the UTR from your bank/UPI app and complete the guided application. The application is sent to the configured WhatsApp contact.
Franchise service payment
Use the QR code or transfer to the account below. Franchise application fee: ₹9,999 (one-time). Pay via QR or bank transfer, then submit your actual UTR. Payment confirmation is subject to team verification.
Scan with your UPI appBank transfer details
Account holderSabita Sah
Account number112501504249
BankICICI Bank
IFSC codeICIC0001125
Account typeSavings account
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04 / Programs
Choose your next launchpad.
Programs designed for different stages of the startup journey. Ask us about current cohorts and eligibility.
For aspiring founders
Startup Foundations
Understand customer problems, validate ideas, map business models and turn a concept into an actionable plan.
For builders
Build & Validate an MVP
Plan a minimum viable product, run experiments, gather user feedback and refine your solution.
For early-stage teams
Growth & Fundraising Readiness
Clarify go-to-market strategy, build traction metrics and prepare a compelling investor narrative.
05 / Incubation
Build your startup with a stronger ecosystem.
Get structured support to test assumptions, improve execution and prepare your venture for its next milestone.
What incubation can include
Support is tailored to startup stage, needs and program availability.
- Business model and customer validation
- Mentor office hours and founder reviews
- Product roadmap and prototype guidance
- Pitch preparation and ecosystem introductions
- Peer learning and progress milestones
Who should apply?
Founders and teams ready to learn quickly, validate their assumptions and build solutions to meaningful problems.
- Early-stage founders with a clear problem to solve
- Student innovators and research-led teams
- Teams developing a prototype or MVP
- Startups looking for structured feedback
- Builders open to collaboration and iteration
06 / How it works
From first spark to real-world progress.
A clear, practical path to help you take the next best step.
01
Share your idea
Tell us about the problem, the people you want to help and where you are today.
02
Discover your needs
We review your goals and explore which learning or support route fits best.
03
Build & validate
Work through experiments, mentoring and milestones that turn assumptions into learning.
04
Grow with purpose
Use your progress to plan next steps, build connections and prepare for growth.
07 / People who guide you
Learn with experienced minds.
Connect with specialists across product, business, technology and startup growth. Profiles below are illustrative until official mentor details are supplied.
Business Strategy
Business models & market fit
Product & Design
Product discovery & UX
Technology
Engineering & MVP planning
Growth & Finance
Go-to-market & pitch readiness
08 / Startup school
Learn the skills to build boldly.
Our learning experience combines founder-friendly lessons with hands-on tasks, peer feedback and practical tools that can be used immediately.
- Problem discovery, customer interviews and validation.
- Business model, pricing, positioning and sales fundamentals.
- Prototype planning, digital tools and launch roadmaps.
- Pitch storytelling, financial basics and fundraising readiness.
Learn by doingPractical workshops. Useful feedback.
Measurable progress.
09 / Workshops
Short sessions. Useful breakthroughs.
Interactive workshops help teams make progress on a specific challenge.
Customer Discovery Lab
Practice interviews, map pain points and identify the assumptions worth testing first.
MVP Planning Sprint
Prioritise features, define success signals and sketch the fastest useful experiment.
Pitch Practice Room
Improve your story, communicate traction and prepare for high-quality feedback.
10 / Funding readiness
Tell a stronger story to the right funders.
We help you prepare the fundamentals for funding conversations. Funding outcomes depend on investor decisions and eligibility.
Pitch Deck Review
Clarify the problem, solution, market, business model, traction and ask.
Financial Readiness
Organise key assumptions, unit economics, projections and planned use of funds.
Ecosystem Connections
Explore suitable programs, pitch opportunities and relevant introductions where available.
11 / Innovation support
Turn research and curiosity into useful solutions.
Support for innovators exploring prototypes, technology, research translation and collaborative projects.
For student innovators
Bring a challenge, an early concept or a project you want to take further.
- Idea evaluation and problem framing
- Prototype roadmap and experiment planning
- Team formation and peer collaboration
For institutions & industry
Explore collaboration around innovation challenges, workshops, pilot projects and knowledge exchange.
- Innovation challenges and workshops
- Industry problem statements and pilots
- Research commercialisation discussions
12 / Founder community
Better together. Further together.
Startups are built by people who keep learning. Our community is a place to share progress, ask better questions and discover collaborators who understand the journey.
- Founder circles and peer learning.
- Community sessions, showcases and open discussions.
- Opportunities to meet mentors and ecosystem participants.
13 / Events & experiences
Meet, make and move ideas forward.
Illustrative event categories. Ask the team for upcoming dates and registration details.
Founder Meetup
Share lessons, exchange ideas and meet people building in different sectors.
Innovation & Industry Day
Explore practical challenges, potential collaborations and emerging opportunities.
Pitch & Demo Day
Practice communicating your product and share progress with a wider audience.
14 / Inside the ecosystem
Spaces for ideas in motion.
Workshop, learning and collaboration moments that reflect the energy of a startup community.
15 / Founder stories
Progress worth sharing.
Every venture has a different path. We celebrate the learning, persistence and milestones along the way.
“The most valuable progress starts with asking the right questions. Structured feedback can help founders focus on what matters most to customers.”
Founder perspectiveProduct validation
“A strong peer network makes the startup journey less isolated and creates space to learn from different experiences.”
Founder perspectiveCommunity & learning
“Clear milestones and a thoughtful pitch help teams explain their progress and identify the next step with confidence.”
Founder perspectiveGrowth readiness
These are illustrative testimonial-style statements, not attributed client endorsements. Replace with approved founder stories.
16 / Ecosystem
Collaboration creates possibility.
We welcome connections with institutions, industry, mentors and startup-support organisations.
17 / Who it is for
There’s room for your next idea.
Different paths are welcome. The right program depends on your stage, goals and the support currently available.
Students & Researchers
Explore problems, test concepts and learn how to translate knowledge into solutions.
First-time Founders
Validate a business idea, understand customers and build a practical roadmap.
Early-stage Startups
Strengthen product direction, growth priorities and readiness for new opportunities.
18 / Founder toolkit
Useful tools for the building journey.
Start with simple frameworks, then adapt them to the needs of your customers and venture.
Idea Validation Checklist
Questions to help test customer pain points, alternatives and the assumptions behind your idea.
Business Model Canvas
Map customers, value, channels, revenue, costs and key activities on one page.
Pitch Deck Outline
Organise your story around the problem, solution, market, traction, team and ask.
19 / FAQs
Questions founders often ask.
Need more detail? Send us your question and we’ll help you find the right information.
Students, aspiring founders, researchers and early-stage startup teams can enquire. Eligibility depends on the specific program and its current criteria.
Not necessarily for every learning or idea-stage activity. Requirements vary by program, so share your stage with us to confirm what applies.
No. Incubation and funding-readiness support can help you prepare and explore options, but funding decisions are made by independent funders and are never guaranteed.
Formats depend on the program, mentor and schedule. Mention your preference in the enquiry form and the team can confirm available options.
Use the contact form and choose mentor or partnership enquiry. Include your expertise, organisation and the kind of collaboration you have in mind.
20 / Careers
Help build the next generation of startups.
Interested in education, entrepreneurship, community building or startup support? Tell us how you could contribute.
Contribute
Bring your experience to the ecosystem.
We welcome enquiries from mentors, facilitators, industry experts and collaborators who want to support early-stage innovation.
21 / News & insights
Ideas, insights and ecosystem updates.
Use this section for approved press mentions, articles, announcements and founder resources.
Startup ecosystem updates
Share announcements, opportunities and relevant developments with the community.
Founder learning notes
Practical insights on customer discovery, business planning and building a resilient venture.
Community announcements
Keep an eye on upcoming workshops, mentor sessions and program applications.
Founder's Desk
Meet the vision behind Navodaya.
Building a bridge between education, entrepreneurship and purposeful innovation.
Learn · Innovate · Lead · Grow
Founder | Social Entrepreneur | Educationist | Author
Vijay Kumar
B.Tech in Biotechnology | Ex-Navodian, Bihar
Vijay Kumar is a social entrepreneur, educationist, and author passionate about transforming education through innovation, entrepreneurship, and practical learning.
As the founder of Navodian Startup School and Incubation Center, he envisions empowering young minds with entrepreneurial skills, innovative thinking, mentorship, and the confidence to turn ideas into impactful ventures.
His mission is to bridge the gap between education and entrepreneurship, helping students become innovators, job creators, and responsible leaders of tomorrow.
His guiding philosophy: Learn, Innovate, Lead and Grow.
22 / Contact
Let’s talk about what you’re building.
Share your idea, question or collaboration proposal. We’ll help you identify a sensible next step.
Start a conversation
Tell us a little about your goals. For a quick response, contact our team directly on WhatsApp at +91 98910 67217.
Emailinfo@navodayastartup.in
WhatsApp+91 98910 67217
LocationAdd your official campus address here
23 / Your next chapter starts
here
Ready to turn your idea into impact?
Start with a conversation. Tell us where you are today, and let’s explore the right next step for your startup journey.