Maitreyi Innovation and Startup Policy

"Maitreyi College has established an Institution's Innovation Council in the campus as per the norms of Innovation cell, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India during the academic calendar year 2021-22."

Incept, Innovate and Inspire

Meraki, the Entrepreneurship Cell of Maitreyi College, is a distinctive initiative started by the visionary minds of Prof. Haritma Chopra and Mrs. Nidhi Chand. Established in 2019, Meraki is focused on inducing the entrepreneurial spirit among students. The cell has been further recognised in the top ten Entrepreneurship Cells at the University of Delhi.

The major goals of the entrepreneurship cell include providing a supportive environment for students to cultivate their entrepreneurial skills and empowering students to create a meaningful impact in the world through proper mentorship and guidance. Maitreyi College has encouraged and promoted more than 55 start-up and 9 In-house initiatives. Few start-ups such as Stay Mentor, Riding Rangers have established themselves in the competitive world over the years. Moreover, the college has approved 6 patent including a patent for a UV box disinfectant.

Cultivating a dynamic ecosystem where creativity and innovation thrive, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students.

The mission of the cell included fostering the Idea and Product Development i.e., to actively promote and support the development of new ideas and products, providing guidance, and resources needed to refine and bring these innovations to market. The center also provides seed funding in order to promote learning by doing mindset.

Maitreyi Innovation and Startup Policy:

National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP), the Maitreyi Innovation and Startup Policy policy aims to build an entrepreneurial culture in the campus and carve out skilled entrepreneurs for the future. The policy provides guidelines and framework for the functioning of the Entrepreneurship Cell.

1. Startup Bazaar: Initiated in 2023, this initiative is a monthly Business-Stall model working to support startups in its incubation program by providing them with dedicated spaces on campus to showcase and sell their products and services directly to the public. The program allows startups to engage with customers, gather real-time feedback, and refine their offerings. The initiative's success was highlighted by impressive sales, reaching over INR 3,32,000, demonstrating the significant impact of small-scale efforts. The program, in addition to boosting the confidence of startups, has also reinforced Meraki’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at the grassroots level.
2. Entrescope-The Entrepreneurship Summit: Entrescope is an annual two-day Entrepreneurship Summit organized by Meraki since 2020, which offers a vibrant platform for thought-provoking discussions, inspiring speaker sessions, and a diverse array of academic and non-academic events across the University of Delhi. With a focus on fostering creativity and inculcating positive change, the upcoming E-Summit 25 aspires to elevate these ideals even further.
3. Staymentor: Supported by Meraki, StayMentor is a startup founded by an alumnus of the E-Cell, dedicated to help students and their families in finding the appropriate accommodation options near college. The platform prioritizes reliability by recommending Paying Guest (PG) options selected based on genuine student feedback and a rigorous field research of the employees, ensuring a true reflection of the accommodation.
4. Hackathons: An inter/ intra level competition/ challenges organized to reward best ideas. The primary goal of hackathons is to explore innovative ideas and promote early stage entrepreneurs.

• President : Siya Verma
• Vice President : Maitreyee Chauhan
• General secretary : Nivedha and Tamanna Singh
• Treasurer : Sanya

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