Pujarani Khuntia
Ahmedabad
Summary
Professional in incubation management and startup support at Silver Oak University, with a strong focus on innovation management, IIC operations, and strategic ecosystem development. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and successfully guiding startups from ideation, through incubation, to market readiness. Skilled in strategic planning, relationship building, and problem-solving, with hands-on experience managing government portals like IIC and SSIP.
Co-author and co-editor of the ISBN-recognized book, Agri-Business Management in Agripreneurship, contributing thought leadership in agribusiness and entrepreneurship.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Incubation Associate
Silver Oak University (NAAC A Grade)
04.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded the screening and incubation of startups according to their roles and categories.
- Managed the IIC portal of the university as a convener, ensuring maintenance and creation of startup and event lists for IIC governed by the Ministry of Education (MIC).
- Oversaw the SSIP portal representing the student scheme and Innovation Policy 2.0.
- Served as the lead and faculty advisor for the skill enhancement course "Professional Excellence through Entrepreneurship and Soft Skills.
- Delivered lectures to students on startups, innovation, and new idea generation.
Education
MBA - Agricultural Business And Management
Orissa University of Agriculture And Technology
Bhubaneshwar12-2023
B.Sc - Agriculture
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University
Bhubaneswar08-2021
Skills
- Startup incubation
- Innovation management
- NAAC criteria coordinator
- Startup committee
- Skill development
- IIC operations
- Students mentoring
- Public speaking
- Non-tech innovation
- Program coordination
- Business development management
Languages
Hindi, English, Odia
Accomplishments
I co-wrote and co-edited the book Agribusiness Management in Agripreneurship, published by Textify Publishers, ISBN 978-93-48217-86-8
Affiliations
Obtained a QCFI (Quality Circle Forum of India) certificate for excellent event planning and management as event coordinator and facilitator.
Timeline
Incubation Associate
Silver Oak University (NAAC A Grade)
04.2024 - Current
MBA - Agricultural Business And Management
Orissa University of Agriculture And Technology
B.Sc - Agriculture
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University
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