Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Incubation Centre at The NorthCap University

The NorthCap University (NCU), Gurugram inaugurated ‘The Master Jagannath Centre for Excellence & Incubation’ (MJCEI) the new start-up incubation platform at the University on 26 April 2017. The Centre was inaugurated by the Pro-Chancellor, Prof Prem Vrat and partners Mrs Snehlata Jhamb and Mr Mayur Jain. The event was graced by the presence of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Brig SK Sharma (Retd), Prof. Ravindra Ojha, Director, School of Engineering & Technology, Mr BK Gupta, Director, School of Professional Attachment and Registrar, Col Bikram Mohanty (Retd).



The Centre’s chief objective is to help create an environment for research and innovation, including software products and apps followed by incubation for commercialization. MJCEI aims to help young minds to transform their innovative ideas into viable business propositions, a platform facilitating a budding entrepreneur to start a business venture with minimum risks. Incubates will have access to technological assistance which will be generated through mentors with multidisciplinary expertise.


Speaking at the occasion the Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Prem Vrat said, “The University encourages young enthusiasts with new ideas and an inherent zeal to be entrepreneurs to take advantage of this novel initiative. We will nurture our faculty and students to innovate and invent, build technical skills and imbibe confidence to be competitive and ready to seize opportunities for the benefit of the society.” 

The incubation centre is an initiative of some of NCU Alumni, Mr Kashish Jhamb, Founder Managing Director of City Innovates Pvt Ltd, Gurugram and Mr Mayur Jain.

NCU Marketing and Admission Team

In April and May on weekends, the Marketing and Admission Team of NCU conducts career guidance seminars for 40- 50 students along with their parents at the NCU campus .

 
Seminars at external venues have been conducted at Dwarka and GK II on 7 May, Laxmi Nagar on 14 May 2017. Each session was attended by over 60 UG and MBA aspirants. Students for UG studies were given an interesting talk on 'Careers after class XII' and PG aspirants about 'Any MBA v/s the next gen MBA' and ‘Importance of entrepreneurial ecosystem around’ followed by an interactive session with both UG and PG aspirants.