Entrepreneurs in Residence

The Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) programme at Anant National University acknowledges the void in the Indian startup arena in affordable housing, building construction, research, real estate, design, prop tech and climate change and seeks to offer a solution.

The programme is best suited for entrepreneurs that need and can leverage the physical infrastructure such as the state of the art Makerspace, library, working spaces, extensive industry knowledge and the pool of faculty, researchers, and students available at Anant National University. Each year chosen Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to work with students, faculty and a Board of Mentors from the industry to refine their products and services and to take them to market. Entrepreneurs will have access to one of the best Makerspaces in the country in addition to office space and accommodation on Anant National University’s campus. The EIR programme has partnered with the Brigade REAP accelerator, to help the participants gain access to Brigade’s extensive network, ecosystem and funding options, via 1 on 1 mentorship sessions and workshops.

To apply send us your business idea and CV to eir@anu.edu.in

Programme Fee: ₹30,000/-

1 candidate can avail of a scholarship at the discretion of the Anant Centre for Sustainability.

Project description: 

Angirus provides eco-friendly and sustainable technology to make bricks and paver blocks that are damp-proof and lightweight. Products are 100% made from recycled plastic waste and industrial waste.

Team Angirus: 

• Kunjpreet Arora (Co-founder, Business, Angirus)
  

• Lokesh Puri Goswami (Co-founder, Product, Angirus)
  

 

Kunjpreet and Lokesh share the vision of recycled waste material bricks, ‘Wricks’, to provide a sustainable and clean technology to the brick industry and help India to solve the problem of waste management and air pollution.

Venture classification as stage 1, 2 or 3 as per the venture’s business maturity. Focus of this term will be on getting the startups to the next stage by the end of the term. Supported by structured mentoring sessions.

Stages overview

Stage 1

• Complete product idea
• Addressable market
• Financial projection

Stage 2

• Complete product development with the help of EIR team, mentors and faculty.
• Mapping addressable market size
• Identification of delivery process
• Products will get guidance from the maker space and manufacturers.

Stage 3:

• Complete first prototype / service / mock up, depending on the venture’s business model.
• Finish first draft of financial model and identify market processes.
• Identify key stakeholders, potential mentors, investors, companies and collaborators.
• Identify sources of funding relevant to the particular business model.
• Identify any potential grants relevant to the particular business model.
• Identify existing companies with which there are synergies or potential partnerships