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Introduction

The Mehsana district has immense potential for economic growth and innovation, and the Amrit Mehsana Startup Innovation Mission aims to make use of this potential by providing startups with the necessary resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The District Administration of Mehsana looks forward to making Mehsana a hub for entrepreneurship, driving job creation and economic development, and solving society’s problems through a sustainable innovation approach.

Mehsana district stands out as a thriving educational hub, hosting renowned institutions such as Ganpat University, Indrashil University, and Sankalchand Patel University. With an annual student footfall exceeding 15,000, the region is home to a vast pool of young, dynamic minds eager to explore new ideas and drive innovation. The presence of these universities fosters a robust ecosystem for research, skill development, and entrepreneurship, providing a strong foundation for technological advancements and knowledge-based industries. 

Beyond its educational strength, Mehsana is a key industrial powerhouse, hosting major production units such as Dudhsagar Dairy, ONGC, and McCain, contributing significantly to the region’s economy. The district’s Unjha block is a nationally recognised spice hub, with the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Unjha driving large-scale trade in agri-commodities. Additionally, Mehsana is home to industries specialising in heavy metals, tube manufacturing, and other industrial sectors, positioning it as a crucial center for manufacturing and trade. This strong industrial base, combined with the district’s strategic location and existing infrastructure, makes Mehsana a promising destination for economic growth and innovation. 

The Amrit Mehsana Startup & Innovation Mission

Mehsana district in Gujarat, India is brimming with untapped potential for startup growth and innovation. Recognizing this, the Amrit Mehsana Startup Innovation Mission has been developed to harness and leverage this potential by creating a nurturing and supportive environment for startups to flourish. Amrit Mehsana Startup and Innovation Mission is a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Mehsana district, Gujarat. As India’s first district-level innovation hub focused on tier 2 and tier 3 cities, this mission intends to create a thriving ecosystem that drives economic growth, generates employment, and addresses local challenges through sustainable and innovative solutions.

Vision

  • To transform Mehsana into a dynamic hub of innovation and sustainable economic growth
  • Empower local youth to solve regional challenges via entrepreneurship

Mission

  • Build a holistic platform for idea evaluation and startup promotion
  • Provide mentorship, infrastructure, and strategic connections
  • Establish a District Innovation Council and organize outreach events

BharatNext Accelerator Program

BharatNext Accelerator is a structured initiative aimed at scaling high-potential startups across key sectors through mentorship, resources, and market access. This document outlines the program’s framework, including its phased approach, mentorship structure, industry collaborations, and expected outcomes. It details the selection process, key training modules, financial and infrastructural support, and the program’s role in fostering innovation and economic growth in Mehsana. By providing a clear roadmap for startup success, AMSIM aims to establish Mehsana as a thriving hub for entrepreneurship and technological advancement.

Beyond supporting startups, the program plays a crucial role in addressing local industrial challenges through innovation-driven solutions. By connecting startups with industry leaders and corporate partners, AMSIM enables entrepreneurs to develop technologies and business models that enhance efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness across various industries. This synergy not only helps industries overcome operational bottlenecks but also provides startups with real-world market access, allowing them to validate, refine, and scale their solutions effectively. Through this collaborative ecosystem, AMSIM fosters sustainable growth, driving both industrial progress and entrepreneurial success in the region.

Acceleration Program Structure

Cohort Size: Each cohort will consist of with a balanced representation—1/3rd  startups from Mehsana, 1/3rd  from other districts of Gujarat, and 1/3rd  from across India, fostering a diverse and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Program Duration: The acceleration program will span 12 weeks, featuring a structured blend of online and offline engagement to provide comprehensive support and mentorship.

Accelerator Program Focus Areas
The Accelerator Program is designed to drive innovation and economic growth by supporting startups across five high-impact sectors. With Mehsana’s existing industrial strengths and emerging market opportunities. The  key focus areas in this Accelerator Program:

  • Agri and Food Tech
  • Dairy and Animal Tech 
  • Health Care and Nutrition
  • Heavy Engineering
  • AI and Deep Tech
  • Environment and Sustainability

Eligibility for Participation

  • The startup must be registered as a legal entity under the applicable laws of India, such as Private Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) under the LLP Act, 2008, Registered Partnership Firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, Sole Proprietorship with necessary registrations under applicable laws
  • Preference will be given to startups recognized under the Startup India initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). 
  • The entity should not be more than 5 years old from the date of incorporation/registration.

Introduction

The Mehsana district has immense potential for economic growth and innovation, and the Amrit Mehsana Startup Innovation Mission aims to make use of this potential by providing startups with the necessary resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The District Administration of Mehsana looks forward to making Mehsana a hub for entrepreneurship, driving job creation and economic development, and solving society’s problems through a sustainable innovation approach.

Mehsana district stands out as a thriving educational hub, hosting renowned institutions such as Ganpat University, Indrashil University, and Sankalchand Patel University. With an annual student footfall exceeding 15,000, the region is home to a vast pool of young, dynamic minds eager to explore new ideas and drive innovation. The presence of these universities fosters a robust ecosystem for research, skill development, and entrepreneurship, providing a strong foundation for technological advancements and knowledge-based industries. 

Beyond its educational strength, Mehsana is a key industrial powerhouse, hosting major production units such as Dudhsagar Dairy, ONGC, and McCain, contributing significantly to the region’s economy. The district’s Unjha block is a nationally recognised spice hub, with the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Unjha driving large-scale trade in agri-commodities. Additionally, Mehsana is home to industries specialising in heavy metals, tube manufacturing, and other industrial sectors, positioning it as a crucial center for manufacturing and trade. This strong industrial base, combined with the district’s strategic location and existing infrastructure, makes Mehsana a promising destination for economic growth and innovation. 

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Dudh sagar dairy

Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union Limited, Mehsana (MDCMPU Ltd) popularly known as Dudhsagar Dairy, (located at Mehsana in Gujarat) is one of the largest Co-operative Dairy in India. MDCMPU Ltd was established in 1960 with the noble intention of ensuring a fair return to the milk producers. It is a district level apex body of milk cooperative societies in Mehsana District which aims to provide remunerative returns to milk producers' and also to serve the interest of consumers by providing quality and safe milk and milk products which give good value for money.

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Centre for Environment Education, CEE was created in recognition of the importance of environmental education in India's overall environment and development strategy. The result of a unique partnership between government and a non-governmental institution, CEE was established as a Centre of Excellence in 1984, supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India. CEE has inherited the rich multi-disciplinary resource base and varied experience of Nehru Foundation for Development, its parent organisation, which has been promoting educational efforts since 1966 in the areas of science, nature study, health, development, and environment. At the time it began its activities, CEE was perhaps the only organization actively engaged in environmental education in the country. While carrying out programmes in different parts of the country, it was located only at Ahmedabad. Within five years of activities, it was realized that for a country as vast as India and its diversity, physical presence was important for effective implementation. Based on this, the first regional office was opened for the Southern region in 1988-89. Since then it has been a conscious effort to have an office or presence in the geographical area of work. After completing a decade of activities in 1994, it was decided to move more from environmental education to environmental action. This was an outcome of the learnings and experiences in the first ten years. CEE began more pilot, field-level and demonstration projects towards sustainable development which could be scaled-up and replicated. Within the next ten years, these projects formed a major chunk of Centre's activities. Today, CEE works for a wide range of sectors, target groups and geographical areas. CEE sees a major opportunity to further contribute towards sustainable development.

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Growth Sense

We address real challenges of Startup ecosystem with first hand entrepreneurship experience, professional approach and learning attitude. Our commitment to act as a partner and not a service provider, helps us in creating a real difference. Our vision is to create a Trustworthy and Dependable platform for investors to identify future unicorns, while helping startups to achieve this dream status with value consulting and mentoring. To effectively achieve our vision, collective wisdom, knowledge and diverse experience is required. We have created an open ended platform for experts to professionally contribute in this mission.

Ganpat University

Ganpat University is one of the most trusted and innovative contributors in imparting quality Higher Education in the state. The University is established by the State Government by an enactment of Act No.19/2005 on 12th April 2005. It is approved under section 2(f) by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In consideration of its contribution to the Education in a short period of time, the University has been given Permanent Membership of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi besides having a membership from Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK. It is worthwhile to note that the University is purely a philanthropic initiative with a Mission of 'Social Upliftment through Education' The University feels pride about several initiatives which has given unique learning opportunities to the students in the state as well as brought laurel to the State through trend-setting initiatives across its area of operations to prepare relevant manpower for industries growing worldwide. The University has been among those few Universities in the State who could successfully implement Industry-Oriented education model with live collaborations. UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE • Created as a Private University through enactment of Gujarat State Act. No. 19 of 2005 • Recognized by University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 • Permanent Member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi • Member of The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK • Recipient of Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra Award by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India in 2004 • Most diversified PG Programs in Management discipline in Gujarat • The Campus houses the best Polytechnic college of Gujarat • Only University in Gujarat, offering B. Tech. in Marine Engineering as approved by Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India • Only University in Gujarat offering B. Tech. (CSE) in active collaboration with IBM

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Marwari Catalyst

Marwari Catalysts is a global startup accelerator founded in 2019. We are a founder- and investor-friendly platform, supported by a community of industry experts passionate about entrepreneurship. MCats has a well-seasoned and highly competent team of 100 co-founders spread across major cities including Jaipur, Surat, Nasik, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Indore, Mangalore, and Chennai. We hold a portfolio of 50+ startups, of which 70% have already raised their seed rounds. Notably, 35% of our portfolio startups have women founders on board. Our model includes backward integration with incubators and front-end integration with AIFs, VCs, and Angel Networks. We also run a startup acceleration program, Thrive. This 12-week program provides selected startups with a platform to engage with and learn from domain experts and business leaders, helping them become investor-ready.

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The Amrit Mehsana Startup & Innovation Mission

Mehsana district in Gujarat, India is brimming with untapped potential for startup growth and innovation. Recognizing this, the Amrit Mehsana Startup Innovation Mission has been developed to harness and leverage this potential by creating a nurturing and supportive environment for startups to flourish. Amrit Mehsana Startup and Innovation Mission is a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Mehsana district, Gujarat. As India’s first district-level innovation hub focused on tier 2 and tier 3 cities, this mission intends to create a thriving ecosystem that drives economic growth, generates employment, and addresses local challenges through sustainable and innovative solutions.

Vision

  • To transform Mehsana into a dynamic hub of innovation and sustainable economic growth
  • Empower local youth to solve regional challenges via entrepreneurship

Mission

  • Build a holistic platform for idea evaluation and startup promotion
  • Provide mentorship, infrastructure, and strategic connections
  • Establish a District Innovation Council and organize outreach events

BharatNext Accelerator Program

BharatNext Accelerator is a structured initiative aimed at scaling high-potential startups across key sectors through mentorship, resources, and market access. This document outlines the program’s framework, including its phased approach, mentorship structure, industry collaborations, and expected outcomes. It details the selection process, key training modules, financial and infrastructural support, and the program’s role in fostering innovation and economic growth in Mehsana. By providing a clear roadmap for startup success, AMSIM aims to establish Mehsana as a thriving hub for entrepreneurship and technological advancement.

Beyond supporting startups, the program plays a crucial role in addressing local industrial challenges through innovation-driven solutions. By connecting startups with industry leaders and corporate partners, AMSIM enables entrepreneurs to develop technologies and business models that enhance efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness across various industries. This synergy not only helps industries overcome operational bottlenecks but also provides startups with real-world market access, allowing them to validate, refine, and scale their solutions effectively. Through this collaborative ecosystem, AMSIM fosters sustainable growth, driving both industrial progress and entrepreneurial success in the region.

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Acceleration Program Structure

Cohort Size: Each cohort will consist of with a balanced representation—1/3rd  startups from Mehsana, 1/3rd  from other districts of Gujarat, and 1/3rd  from across India, fostering a diverse and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Program Duration: The acceleration program will span 12 weeks, featuring a structured blend of online and offline engagement to provide comprehensive support and mentorship.

Accelerator Program Focus Areas

The Accelerator Program is designed to drive innovation and economic growth by supporting startups across five high-impact sectors. With Mehsana’s existing industrial strengths and emerging market opportunities. The  key focus areas in this Accelerator Program:

Agri and Food Tech

Dairy and Animal Tech

Health Care and Nutrition

Heavy Engineering

AI and Deep Tech

Environment and Sustainability

Eligibility for Participation

  • The startup must be registered as a legal entity under the applicable laws of India, such as Private Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) under the LLP Act, 2008, Registered Partnership Firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, Sole Proprietorship with necessary registrations under applicable laws
  • Preference will be given to startups recognized under the Startup India initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
  • The entity should not be more than 5 years old from the date of incorporation/registration.

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