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The incubator will focus on providing aspiring entrepreneurs with incubation facilities, expert mentoring, skill development opportunities, access to advanced technology and research facilities, and training required to establish and scale businesses. It will also help entrepreneurs connect with various government funding schemes.

Mumbai: The University of Mumbai has received approval from the Union government to establish a NIDHI Inclusive Technology Business Incubator at its Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Thane Sub-Campus, a move aimed at promoting technology-driven entrepreneurship among youth from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and tribal communities.

Project to Promote Inclusive Entrepreneurship

The proposal submitted by the university has been approved by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The project, estimated to cost around ₹5 crore, is expected to strengthen inclusive entrepreneurship and support social justice initiatives in the higher education sector.

The incubator will focus on providing aspiring entrepreneurs with incubation facilities, expert mentoring, skill development opportunities, access to advanced technology and research facilities, and training required to establish and scale businesses. It will also help entrepreneurs connect with various government funding schemes.