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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park is a section-8 (not for profit) company established under IIT Bhubaneswar with the aim to support innovation and early-stage startups in technology, engineering and social entrepreneurship.

Located within the sprawling campus in Argul, Odisha, the REP serves as a bridge between academic research and industrial applications, providing state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship for budding entrepreneurs and researchers. The research park is equipped with modern laboratories, prototyping facilities, and co-working spaces that facilitate the development and testing of innovative ideas. Additionally, the REP provides access to funding opportunities, legal support, and business development resources to help startups navigate the complex journey from concept to market. It is actively shaping the industrial and start-up ecosystem in the eastern part of India to ensure breakthrough innovations in the field of VR/AR, FinTech, Smart Cities, HealthTech, CleanTech, Renewable Energy, Semiconductors and other emerging fields.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur is an institute of national importance set up by the Government of India in 2011 to promulgate excellence in management education and developing high quality research as well as sustainable leadership.
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The Institute offers a blend of residential/ online MBA, PhD and Executive Development Programmes for fresh graduates, and working professionals to inculcate a strong foundation and skills on cross-functional management, inter-personal, AI & analytics and leadership for progressing the nation in the 21st century. It has a strong focus on research and training with three centres of excellence committed towards innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
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Spread across a 200-acre campus and nestled in the serene town of Kashipur in the lap of Himalayas, it draws its inspiration from not only nature conservation practiced at Jim Corbett National Park but also from modern progress and industrialisation through the 180+ ventures set up in and around the region.

Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust (SSRDP)– Sustainable Skills Development & Research Park is a flagship initiative by The Art of Living, established under the Sri Sri Rural Development Programme Trust. Its core mission is to empower youth—especially from rural and underserved communities—by providing them access to vocational training, sustainable livelihoods, and entrepreneurship opportunities rooted in ethics, purpose, and social upliftment.

With centers of excellence and Kaushal Vikas Kendras spread across India—including key hubs in Bengaluru, Cuttack, Mumbai, and Nagpur the trust integrates India’s ancient knowledge systems with modern, industry-aligned technical training. Each program follows a unique holistic model that blends hands-on skill development with leadership training, yoga, meditation, and entrepreneurial guidance—creating individuals who are both job-ready and socially conscious.