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

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

Bhubaneshwar

12-2023

B.Sc - Agriculture

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University

Bhubaneswar

08-2021

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

Websites

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pujaranikhuntia-59584b1bb

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.

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