Mukesh Kestwal

we have been selected by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(#MeitY) as one of the incubators among 65 implementation partners for the GENESIS Initiative!

As part of the prestigious Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS) initiative of, we have secured a position in it, unlocking opportunities for early-stage deep-tech startups! This will enable #pilot and #investment funding ranging from ₹10 Lakhs to ₹1 Cr through grants, investments, and #seed funding.

One of India’s Largest Agri Tech Funding Expo!
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Indore
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Ropar

A Demo day of 20Cr

As part of the review, and to strength the collaborative opportunity between 25 Hubs, DST hosted 2nd Workshop that saw presence of Project Directors, CXO's and member of all the hubs.

Some Stats of the #HSX2022
- Attendees, Speakers and Enablers: 1.5k+
- Connects across ecosystem: 3k+
- Partners across the Industry: 107
- Exhibition Booths: 51
- Startup Shower: 09
- Enabler Award: 10

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a program conceptualized to bring support for turning our your research ideas into innovation and startups. A platform to connnect research community with the startup one and with the ecosystem.

Atal Innovation Mission Official celebrated the #azadikaamritmahotsav with Ecosystem enablers including some of the best startups coming from various Atal Incubation Centers; Government Dignatries; CXOs of Atal Incubation Centres, and ACICs.

had the privilege to moderate and host the CEOs of all the AIC/ACIC with my colleague Vaniya Dangwal for a session to discuss on #Startup #People and #Incubation; a first of its kind discussion with all the CXOs, to discuss some of the hacks they do… Show more

Atal Innovation Mission Official celebrated the #azadikaamritmahotsav with Ecosystem enablers including some of the best startups coming from various Atal Incubation Centers; Government Dignatries; CXOs of Atal Incubation Centres, and ACICs.

had the privilege to moderate and host the CEOs of all the AIC/ACIC with my colleague Vaniya Dangwal for a session to discuss on #Startup #People and #Incubation; a first of its kind discussion with all the CXOs, to discuss some of the hacks they do and bring to maximize the impact and enable the ecosystem. A Knowledge sharing session with their fellow CEOs to enable them with their experience.

Thank you Anish Somani Vinay Garg #AIMTeam for the #Opportunity and to team Headstart Network Foundation & Gautham for trusting on us :) Show less

A one year with some of the most amazing alike, inspiring, passionate people with a doer mindset.

On 31 Dec 2021, I wrote a detailed article on how my journey was, and how impactful 2021 was for me https://bit.ly/3K9jVHw

People often dream of working with organizations like Meta, Amazon , GitHub Microsoft for Startups Startup TN, some of the best #Incubators at various #institutes supported by Atal Innovation Mission Official or by the Department of Science and Technology. Surely… Show more

A one year with some of the most amazing alike, inspiring, passionate people with a doer mindset.

On 31 Dec 2021, I wrote a detailed article on how my journey was, and how impactful 2021 was for me https://bit.ly/3K9jVHw

People often dream of working with organizations like Meta, Amazon , GitHub Microsoft for Startups Startup TN, some of the best #Incubators at various #institutes supported by Atal Innovation Mission Official or by the Department of Science and Technology. Surely its difficult to work with all of them together at the same time. However, at #Headstart, exceptions are there.

On completing one year at Headstart Network Foundation , wanted to thank each one of the #team members, #Volunteers, #Partners for such an amazing learning full year, and for the opportunity to work and experience the ecosystem at the next level.

Thank you team Taha Malik Gautham Tushar Vaniya Aarzoo Amit Ujjwal Deepika Ojasvi Netra for leading us from the front and Suhas Divyanshu Bhaktdasi Muskan Ritik Ashish Hariharan Vageesh Ruchi Vora + #volunteers and many more of you for supporting :)

Renu Thapliyal you have been truly supportive and inspiring, as always :) Show less

#SaaStart program, after almost 2 months ended with some amazing #impactful numbers.

- 220+ individual/startups impacted through various outreach sessions
- 50+ registration for the Program
- 37 Startups on-boarded on #Leanstack for the Pre Incubation Program
- 15 Hr+ of mentoring in offline mode at AIC Prestige campus making it one of the #Hybrid Program by #Headstart
- 40 Hr+ of mentoring (Offline + Online)
- 18 Expert / Mentor onboarded for the Program
- Partners… Show more

#SaaStart program, after almost 2 months ended with some amazing #impactful numbers.

- 220+ individual/startups impacted through various outreach sessions
- 50+ registration for the Program
- 37 Startups on-boarded on #Leanstack for the Pre Incubation Program
- 15 Hr+ of mentoring in offline mode at AIC Prestige campus making it one of the #Hybrid Program by #Headstart
- 40 Hr+ of mentoring (Offline + Online)
- 18 Expert / Mentor onboarded for the Program
- Partners including Microsoft for Startups GitHub
- 07 Startups pitched in #Demo_Day

Enabling the Enablers, and impacting the startup ecosystem is what we do and focuses at Headstart Network Foundation

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An annual month-long celebration of Entrepreneurship.
A celebration of the startup ecosystem, by the startup ecosystem, for the startup ecosystem.

50+ Virtual Program
20+ Offline Meet
50+ Partners
200+ Experts and Speakers
10k+ Attendees
1M+ Impressions and Visibility

01 – 30 Sept 2021, Virtual Event in India by Headstart.

Check out all Sessions:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8X8GXQoABuQwHPi4Ap95agQg3MTh_ey5

We all are currently going through a completely unprecedented time in our daily life and also health infrastructure. Even though everyone, from Government to other stakeholders, all are trying to enable health infrastructure with new tools, machinery and knowledge there is one critical component which still remains a miss for majority of health services in Rural India is "consistent source of Power".

As the 2nd wave of Covid-19 moves towards rural India, this problem may turn out to be… Show more

We all are currently going through a completely unprecedented time in our daily life and also health infrastructure. Even though everyone, from Government to other stakeholders, all are trying to enable health infrastructure with new tools, machinery and knowledge there is one critical component which still remains a miss for majority of health services in Rural India is "consistent source of Power".

As the 2nd wave of Covid-19 moves towards rural India, this problem may turn out to be equally fatal in many regions of India.

AIC - JKLU understands the importance of providing a platform to startups working for COVID related activities and has come up with challenge Rural India solutions for Energy (RISE) to support and encourage startups to bring Solutions for Power Availability for Health Centres in Rural India by providing them complete mentorship, resources, network, and funding support to awardees for turning their idea into an actual innovation and for prototyping. Show less

theHub: Exclusive round table discussions with Microsoft Leaders
An initiative of Microsoft, Outreach Partner Headstart

COVID has impacted all - Health, Mental & Economic Challenges, like never seen before. It's time for all of us to do our part in fighting this. AIC-MUJ (Atal Incubation Center-Manipal University Jaipur) (Supported by AIM, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India),Calling all Entrepreneurs, Innovators and students,.

COVISOLVE Grand Innovation Challenge, and get a chance for grants worth 10L, along with mentorship, IP support, R&D Lab, Corporate Connect and a Demo Day to connect with Investors to… Show more

COVID has impacted all - Health, Mental & Economic Challenges, like never seen before. It's time for all of us to do our part in fighting this. AIC-MUJ (Atal Incubation Center-Manipal University Jaipur) (Supported by AIM, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India),Calling all Entrepreneurs, Innovators and students,.

COVISOLVE Grand Innovation Challenge, and get a chance for grants worth 10L, along with mentorship, IP support, R&D Lab, Corporate Connect and a Demo Day to connect with Investors to accelerate your startup journey.

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Launch of Innovation in IMPACT Award and IP Conclave. An initiative by Headstart, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad (KIMSDU), Maharashtra and AIC-MUJ (Atal Incubation Center-Manipal University Jaipur) to support and nurture new and innovative ideas, in the medical and health care domain.

Co-Organised by: SPPU Research Park Foundation, Pune University
Ecosystem Partner: AIC Manipal University Jaipur; AIC LMCP Ahmedabad; IIT Madras Bioincubator; CIE Ojas… Show more

Launch of Innovation in IMPACT Award and IP Conclave. An initiative by Headstart, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad (KIMSDU), Maharashtra and AIC-MUJ (Atal Incubation Center-Manipal University Jaipur) to support and nurture new and innovative ideas, in the medical and health care domain.

Co-Organised by: SPPU Research Park Foundation, Pune University
Ecosystem Partner: AIC Manipal University Jaipur; AIC LMCP Ahmedabad; IIT Madras Bioincubator; CIE Ojas Accelerator, IIIT Hyderabad; Manipal University
Tech Commercialization Partner: i-TTO, FITT, IIT Delhi


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Venture Challenge is AIC-SNU's annual call for application for its incubation program. It is a close door pitch competition organized to support entrepreneurs looking to start, accelerate and grow. The event aims to inspire and actuate brilliant young minds of the country, by exposing them to a challenging atmosphere where they can prove their mettle. The startups present their business model with its Venture description, Market Analysis, Unique Value Proposition, Competitive Landscape, Revenue… Show more

Venture Challenge is AIC-SNU's annual call for application for its incubation program. It is a close door pitch competition organized to support entrepreneurs looking to start, accelerate and grow. The event aims to inspire and actuate brilliant young minds of the country, by exposing them to a challenging atmosphere where they can prove their mettle. The startups present their business model with its Venture description, Market Analysis, Unique Value Proposition, Competitive Landscape, Revenue Model, Innovation and Implementation, Social Impact and Future Growth Strategy.

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REmote Monitoring, Evaluation, Diagnostics, Intervention, AnalYtics in Healthcare
Disrupting Healthcare - From Traditional Health Institutions to Pervasive Healthcare
An extension of EMPI's Mission Innovative India

One of my core research work, where I worked and contributed since M.Tech, to understand the impact of Rain on Digital Communication especially at Microwave Frequency.

Did empirical model study for Uttarakhand region and achieved some of accolades:
- Published research finding in an article in Hindawi Journal (Scopus Indexed in 2014) which have 80+ citations; 13k+ views and 1800+ downloads.
- Received SEED funding of 2.7L+ from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies… Show more

One of my core research work, where I worked and contributed since M.Tech, to understand the impact of Rain on Digital Communication especially at Microwave Frequency.

Did empirical model study for Uttarakhand region and achieved some of accolades:
- Published research finding in an article in Hindawi Journal (Scopus Indexed in 2014) which have 80+ citations; 13k+ views and 1800+ downloads.
- Received SEED funding of 2.7L+ from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies.
- Received TEQIP Grant for one of our Partner to develop the prototype.
- Research work presented at Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (Govt of Uttarakhand), received Young Scientist Award under Engineering Category.
- Applied for Patent on working principal for technology to monitor and predict rain attenuation. Show less

International conference with DIT University on Rural Tourism and Entrepreneurship

The primary focus for the SOCCER 2020 is the control, wireless communication and development of embedded systems for robotic applications. Robot control technology is widely used for space, surgery, rehabilitation, micro machine, entertainment, underwater, civil engineering, professional and domestic services, security etc.

Headed Digital Marketing and Strategy team to bring visibility for the Conference.

Organising secretary for the Program
* Organised by Tulas Institute and Tech Counsellor
* Co-organised by Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences 'Deemed to be University Maharashtra
* Supported by Uttarakhand Technical University & TEQIP - III
* Event impacted 20k+ audience with the live session on Youtube and Facebook
* 200+ attended for online examination
* 20+ mentors holding CEOs', Director and Scientist position from National and International reputed organisation… Show more

Organising secretary for the Program
* Organised by Tulas Institute and Tech Counsellor
* Co-organised by Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences 'Deemed to be University Maharashtra
* Supported by Uttarakhand Technical University & TEQIP - III
* Event impacted 20k+ audience with the live session on Youtube and Facebook
* 200+ attended for online examination
* 20+ mentors holding CEOs', Director and Scientist position from National and International reputed organisation attended as experts for the event
* 40+ session on various R&D and R&I related topic were discussed including IoT, AI, Embedded, Greywater, Environment, Biotechnology, Nano-technology, Sensors etc Show less

Industrial Design Filed: Ref. No.: 334404-001; E-Prominent All-purpose Rain Water Harvesting & IoT enabled Jubilant Artificial Tree (e-PARIJAT)

Solar Tree of 5kW, which was supported and funded by TEQIP - III and Uttarakhand Technical University

Started revamping of the R&D Website based on the data and inputs received from R&D Team and Faculties from UPES. I have tried to change the layout and content considering the User Friendly and Dynamic layout of this modified website. For any comment or inputs, do message me.

Tech Counsellor is a technical and research consultancy recognised startup based out at Uttarakhand. The web portal was launched in 2013 to assist and provide support to students, individuals. groups and organisation. Since, then Tech Counsellor has provided support to many organisations and individuals in their project development, website development, on core R&D and engineering activity.

Some of the beneficiaries were EVIAN Engineering Private Limited, Ruhvenile Biomedical OPC… Show more

Tech Counsellor is a technical and research consultancy recognised startup based out at Uttarakhand. The web portal was launched in 2013 to assist and provide support to students, individuals. groups and organisation. Since, then Tech Counsellor has provided support to many organisations and individuals in their project development, website development, on core R&D and engineering activity.

Some of the beneficiaries were EVIAN Engineering Private Limited, Ruhvenile Biomedical OPC Private Limited, GDC Thatyur (Uttarakhand Government), Seemant Institute of Technology (Uttarakhand Government), HNB Garhwal Central University, NIT Silchar, KIMSDU, Tulas and many more. Show less

International Conference on June 2018. Coordinated the event as Member of Technical Chair / Co-Chair

We took a project to deliver the Drone LaunchPad for ITDA (https://itda.uk.gov.in/) for one of the National Fest on Drone Tech Fest.
Four of the Drone Launch fest developed in house.

Revamp of the old website of Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, officially launched on 11 June 2015 with new information architecture, look and feel and improved discoverability of information and services for the benefits of the users.

The Website involved full information and details about the activities of the council, also, a blog section was created later for active interaction between council and user.

Member of the 10th State Science & Technology Congress

Coordinated a 6 days workshop of IGNITED MINDS – A Pilot project, organised by the Society of Pollution & Environmental Conservation Scientist (SPECS), Dehradun. Catalysed and supported jointly by Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology(UCOST), NCSTC, Department of Science & Technology(DST) Govt. of India during 26th-31st Dec, 2014 and 8th-12th June 2015 in Kandoli Dehradun Uttarakhand.

Coordinated & Participated in 9th USSTC on 26-28 Feb 2015 at Uttarakhand Council for Science
& Technology VIGYAN DHAM Dehradun.