Foundation for Technology and Business Incubation

FTBI NIT Rourkela, with support from MCL CSR, has successfully conducted 30+ Startup Boot Camps across Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur & Angul. 4500+ students engaged 300+ innovative ideas shared Thanks to MCL for continuous support @nitrourkela @mahanadicoal

Today, we had the pleasure of hosting the RCCI team along with its President at FTBI, NIT Rourkela. The delegation interacted with a few of our startups and explored the vibrant innovation ecosystem at FTBI. #FTBI #NITRourkela #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #RCCI

MCL Startup Carnival 2026 – Celebrating Innovation & Entrepreneurship. It was a great pleasure to organize the Carnival at BBSR successfully. The event brought together innovative startups, industry leaders, government representatives, and investors. @mahanadicoal @nitrourkela

Team FTBI visited TEXMiN. It was a great privilege to visit TEXMiN on 20th February and witness its world-class infrastructure and cutting-edge facilities in the field of mining and technology. @TEXMiN

Had a productive discussion with Dr. Chandan Bansal, MD & Senior Consultant in Medicine & Diabetology at J P and Research Centre, Rourkela. We will soon be signing an MoU with JP Hospital to collaborate on research, innovation, and grant opportunities in the biotech sector.

A five-day Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (A-ESDP) on 3D Printing, titled “Empowering Innovation: A Training Program on 3D Printing for Aspiring Technologists and Entrepreneurs,” was conducted at the Foundation for Technology and Business Incubation (FTBI), NIT Rourkela, from 02–06 February 2026. The programme was jointly organised by FTBI and the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Rourkela. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao (Director, NIT Rourkela), with the presence of Prof. Subrata Kumar Panda (President, @ftbi_nitr); Prof. Saroj Kumar Patel (Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering); Dr. Rudranarayan Kandi (Convenor of the Programme) and Mr. Chiranjibi Samal (CEO, FTBI). Sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, under the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) scheme, the training focused on the technical aspects of 3D printing, hands-on sessions, live demonstrations, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the 3D printing domain. Experts from premier academic institutions, industry professionals, and startup entrepreneurs delivered sessions, providing participants with practical insights and exposure to emerging trends and applications in 3D printing technology. @EduMinOfIndia @minmsme #NITRourkela #FTBI #MechanicalEngineering #AESDP #3DPrinting #MakeInIndia #MSME #TechnologyForEntrepreneurs #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment #SkillDevelopment #StartupIndia #Innovation #HandsOnTraining

Teezash Labs, a deep-tech startup incubated at FTBI, NIT Rourkela, is making headlines for securing a project with Indian Railways to help prevent derailments. The startup is developing an IoT-based brake monitoring system that detects potential failures in freight wagons before accidents occur. Founded by Sanjeet Kumar Mahato and Anurag Xaxa the journey reflects innovation driven by real-world challenges. Read their startup journey covered by @thakur_div01 🔗educationtimes.com/article/campus… @EduMinOfIndia @RailMinIndia @TribalAffairsIn @educationtimes @timesofindia @ftbi_nitr teezash.com

Successful Completion of MSME–Entrepreneurship Awareness Program. FTBI, NIT Rourkela successfully conducted the MSME–EAP at FTBI, NIT Rourkela. We were delighted to host 40 enthusiastic students from UGIE, Rourkela, who participated actively in the session.@minmsme @nitrourkela

Eunora Technologies, a deep-tech drone startup incubated at FTBI, NIT Rourkela, has made a mark at NIDAR, India’s largest #Drone competition, by winning the 'Gold Award for No. 1 Business Strategy' among 360 teams from across the country, along with a cash prize. Congratulations 💐to Swapnil Gaikwad (Founder of Eunora Technologies from Department of Mathematics), Umesh Chandra Sahoo (Co-founder of Eunora Technologies from Department of Physics) and team members M Sai Krishna, Ritik Pandey and Mokshyada Mishra for this national recognition. Eunora Technologies’ innovative and scalable vision in developing indigenous drone solutions for agriculture, logistics, and defence highlights the growing momentum of India’s drone innovation ecosystem. @EduMinOfIndia @ftbi_nitr #NITRourkela #FTBI #EunoraTechnologies #NIDAR #DroneInnovation #DeepTech #StartupIndia #MakeInIndia #IndigenousTechnology #AerialTechnology #AgriTech #DefenceTech #LogisticsTech #InnovationEcosystem

The Department of Food Process Engineering, in collaboration with the Foundation for Technology, Business & Innovation (FTBI), NIT Rourkela, organised an Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Training Programme on “Sustainable Livelihood Generation through Non-Timber Minor Forest Produce (ESDP-NTMFP 2026)”. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director, NIT Rourkela, in the presence of Prof. Sabyasachi Mishra, Head, Department of Food Process Engineering, and Prof. Subrata Kumar Panda, President, FTBI. The ESDP focused on equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with practical skills in processing, value addition, and marketing of non-timber minor forest produce such as mahua, tamarind, honey, medicinal plants, and bamboo-based products, enabling the conversion of forest resources into viable livelihood opportunities. The five-day programme was coordinated by Prof. Rachna Sehrawat, with Prof. Khalid Gul and Prof. Winny Routray serving as co-coordinators. Sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), the programme featured hands-on training sessions and technical interactions aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging sustainable forest-based practices, and creating economic opportunities for rural and tribal communities. @EduMinOfIndia @MOFPI_GOI @ftbi_nitr #NITRourkela #FoodProcessEngineering #FTBI #ESDP #NTMFP #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment #SkillDevelopment #SustainableLivelihoods #ForestBasedEconomy #RuralEntrepreneurship #TribalEmpowerment #MSME #SustainableDevelopment

🚀 National Startup Day Celebration | FTBI NIT Rourkela 🚀 FTBI NIT Rourkela proudly celebrated National Startup Day on 16th January 2026, bringing together industry leaders, mentors, and innovators to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem. @nitrourkela @meitystartuphub

We wish you a very Happy National Startup Day. Today we celebrate your ideas, courage, and determination to build solutions that create impact. Your journey is strengthening the innovation ecosystem and contributing to economic growth and job creation.

Inauguration of the 5-Day Advanced ESDP Programme! The 5-Day Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) on “Interactive Teaching Tools for Digital Human Modeling, Motion Capture and Analysis, and Use of Surface Electromyography in Biomechanics” was inaugurated at NIT Rourkela on January 12, 2026. The programme sponsored by @minmsme has drawn over 40 participants from 21 academic institutions and two startups across India. The inauguration commenced in the presence of Chief Guest Prof. Somnath Gangopadhyay (University of Calcutta), along with Prof. Niranjan Panda (Dean, Student Welfare), Prof. Mohammed Rajik Khan (ESDP Coordinator), Prof. Subrata Kumar Panda (President, FTBI), and Mr. Chiranjibi Samal (CEO, FTBI). Day one of the programme featured expert lectures by Prof. Gangopadhyay on “Ergonomics, Occupational Health, and Human-Centred Design: Bridging Research, Education, and Practice” and Dr. Vineet Vashista, Associate Professor, IIT Gandhinagar, on “Wearable Robotics – A Human-Centric Approach”. A training session was also conducted by Industry expert Mr. Mahesh Suradkar (3D Engineering Automation, Pune) on Tecnomatix Process Simulate Human. The week ahead offers an exciting period of learning, innovation, and collaboration in biomechanics, digital human modeling, and entrepreneurship. @EduMinOfIndia @ftbi_nitr #NITRourkela #ESDP #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment #SkillDevelopment #MSME #MinistryOfMSME #Biomechanics #DigitalHumanModeling #MotionCapture #HumanCentredDesign #Ergonomics #WearableRobotics #AcademicCollaboration #IndustryAcademia #StartupEcosystem #InnovationInEducation #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat

Startup–Industry Connect: Pitch for Business Opportunities. We sincerely thank Mr. Paras Khanna, Proprietor of Khanna Motor Works & Khanna Engineering, for sharing industry perspectives and identifying potential business synergies with our incubated startups.

@sailrsp1 @meitystartuphub supported startup, Eunora Technologies, has successfully completed its GPS drone flight test, a major step in indigenous technology and innovation. This achievement reflects the strength of the FTBI incubation ecosystem. @nitrourkela

@SAILsteel @meitystartuphub supported startup, Eunora Technologies, has successfully completed its GPS drone flight test,a major step in indigenous technology and innovation. This achievement reflects the strength of the FTBI incubation ecosystem. @nitrourkela

Top 50 Startup Accelerators Powering India’s Innovation Ecosystem in 2025 Read More:tinyurl.com/3xkwrvfm

We are very happy to share you that our startup @Aurassure has 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 ₹𝟮𝟱 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. @nitrourkela

With the support of MeitY, FTBI conducted a Startup Bootcamp at Chhattisgarh govt. science college Raipur,in association with NIT Raipur, in the presence of Prof. Rajiv Prakash, Director of IIT Bhilai. @nitrourkela @NITRaipur @Rajiv_IITBhilai @IBITF_IITBhilai @meitystartuphub

Coratia, one of our promising incubated startup, is showcasing its cutting-edge innovation at Swavlambn, Ministry of Defence. Felicitated by the Raksha Mantri for securing a ₹66 Cr order from the Indian Navy for developing advanced underwater robots.@nitrourkela @CoratiaTech