Centre for Innovation and Incubation • SoA DU, Bhubaneswar

Nurturing
Innovation.
Building Odisha's
Future.

Centre for Innovation and Incubation at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University). Empowering entrepreneurs since 2020.

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26+
Startups Supported
5+
Years of Impact
100+
Events & Workshops
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Since 2020

Empowering Entrepreneurs,
Transforming Ideas

SOA-CII is a leading incubation centre located within Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar. We foster innovation and entrepreneurship by providing world-class infrastructure, mentorship, and resources to turn visionary ideas into successful ventures.

Our vision is to strengthen Odisha's startup ecosystem and contribute to India's growth story through sustainable development and job creation.

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Vision
To strengthen the Ecosystem of Odisha towards fostering Entrepreneurship

• OUR CORE FUNCTIONS

  • Assist incubatees in creating sustainable, scalable & profitable business models
  • Provide physical infrastructure, labs, co-working spaces & prototyping facilities
  • Build strong mentor networks & conduct events, workshops, and training programs
  • Facilitate funding, market access, and strategic partnerships
OUR PROGRAMS

Structured Pathways to Success

SANKARSHAN

Idea validation, technical sessions, hackathons, and preparation for the entrepreneurial journey.

Early Stage

PRASFUTAN

Incubation support for startups ready to formalize their idea, product, team, and go-to-market strategy.

Incubation

VISTARAN

Acceleration program to scale talent, product, and prepare for investment readiness.

Acceleration

ANKURAN

Technology-focused programs in high-impact sectors like AgriTech, Biofloc, and more.

Sector Specific
WHAT WE OFFER

Comprehensive Support for Startups

Mentoring & Advisory

Expert one-on-one mentoring, business model validation, and strategic guidance from industry veterans.

Funding & Investment

Connections to investors, seed funding support, financial planning, and compliance assistance.

Infrastructure

Modern co-working spaces, labs, prototyping equipment, and state-of-the-art facilities.

3 Years of Impact

26
Startups Supported
Innovative solutions across education, health, agri, and more
"SOA-CII has been instrumental in driving economic growth and job creation in Odisha and beyond."
Leadership Team
SOA CII
50+
Workshops Conducted
100+
Entrepreneurs Mentored
Featured in Annual Report 2023-24

"Resilience across ecosystem verticals... gearing up to become future-ready."

Leadership Messages

Chairperson's Message

Start-ups have changed India. SOA-CII is proud to be part of this revolution, supporting inclusive growth and women entrepreneurs.

Vice Chancellor's Message

We provide workspace, expert advice, funding access and a strong network to help startups thrive.

Director's Desk

Thank you to all our partners. Together we are building a brighter future for Indian entrepreneurship.

Team Members

Dr. Arundhati Lenka

CEO

Ms. Kajal Kiran Panda

Dy. Director (L&D and Incubation)

Mr. Manish Kumar Tiruwar

Tech Support

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3rd Floor, Central Library, ITER Campus • SOA University, Bhubaneswar