Mukesh Kestwal
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Chief Innovation Officer @IIT Ropar (iHub - AWaDH), DST NMICPS TIH | Startup & Acceleration Enabler | Hustler | Doer | All comments, posts and thoughts are personal #opinions on any given topic :) at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar
Location: Chandigarh, India, India 13 work roles 3 schools
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Chief Innovation Officer @IIT Ropar (iHub - AWaDH), DST NMICPS TIH | Startup & Acceleration Enabler | Hustler | Doer | All comments, posts and thoughts are personal #opinions on any given topic :)
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Chandigarh, India, India

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Mukesh Kestwal is listed as Chief Innovation Officer @IIT Ropar (iHub - AWaDH), DST NMICPS TIH | Startup & Acceleration Enabler | Hustler | Doer | All comments, posts and thoughts are personal #opinions on any given topic :) at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, based in Chandigarh, India, India. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at headstart.in and a matched LinkedIn profile for Mukesh Kestwal.

Mukesh Kestwal previously worked as Chief Innovation Officer at Ihub - Awadh @ Iit Ropar and Startup Mentor at Wadhwani Foundation. Mukesh Kestwal holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Engineering from Upes.

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Tech enthusiast and innovator with a 10+-year journey in the research , innovation and Startup ecosystem, specializing in policy navigation and impactful initiatives. Currently as CIO at the IIT Ropar Technology Innovation Hub, driving change with a 110Cr fund from DST and 20Cr+ from Startup India/NIDHISSS/GENESIS for Deeptech startups. I've played pivotal roles in various committee including various AICs for Startup India Seed Fund committee, DCC for DOT, Advisor for Startups (R2E) and many other. Some Key Achievements: ✅ Having a portfolio with 15 IPs, spanning patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs.✅ 250+ citations for my research work, with a paper boasting 18k+ views and 1.8k+ downloads.✅ Facilitated over 30 Innovation Challenges and conducted 650+ sessions for startups and enablers.✅ Delivered 60+ keynote speeches, including prestigious platforms such as UGC, IIT Delhi, Startup Mahakumbh, etc✅ Established partnerships with 25+ Hubs, 50+ incubators, and 100+ organizations, totaling 300+✅ Secured 21Cr+ through Startup India, DST NIDHI, MeitY GENESIS, HDFC and built a portfolio of 1300Cr+ valuation for IIT Ropar AWaDH, where also have led investment of 15Cr✅ Contributed to projects exceeding 230Cr for various organizations, hubs, and AICs/TBIs.✅ As a founding member of initiatives like Startup September, SAMRIDHI, SPRINT, WATER, AVNI, DISA, and others, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. My professional toolkit includes skills in tech documentation, project management, and a commitment to connecting technology with real-world impact.For me, work and family are distinct entities, and I embrace failure as a potential outcome. Outside of work, I find inspiration in connecting with people, believing that meaningful connections lead to impactful results. In summary, my journey is a collective story marked by #hustle, #optimism, #growth, and #impact. Let's shape this journey together!

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, C, Matlab, C++, and 28 others.

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iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar
Ihub - Awadh @ Iit Ropar
Chief Innovation Officer @IIT Ropar (iHub - AWaDH), DST NMICPS TIH | Startup & Acceleration Enabler | Hustler | Doer | All comments, posts and thoughts are personal #opinions on any given topic :)
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Chief Innovation Officer

Current

Rupnagar, Punjab, IN

iHub - AWaDH is an initiative of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, in the framework of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber - Physical Systems at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar.Focus Area: Agriculture, Water, IoT, and ICPS TechnologySupport Value: ₹ 110 Cr by DST GoI under NM-ICPSAwards to IIT Ropar during the.

Apr 2023 - Present

Startup Mentor

Current

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Supporting one-on-one mentoring, for securing grants, startup pitch review, lift off program and taking session on rasing funds.

Jul 2023 - Present

Senior Manager - Innovation Hub & Government Engagement

India, IN

- Supporting Innovation Hub at Headstart in Program Management for Incubators- Bringing research, innovation and IP focus to startup community.- Supported 15+ Recognised Incubators with Startup India Seed Fund initiatives; and 20+ AICs/Institutions in applying for DST Accelerator, DST Nidhi, iTBI, and various other grants of worth 90Cr+ within a span of.

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

Member Of Development Coordination Committee (Dcc)

Current

New Delhi, IN

Member of Development Coordination Committee (DCC), SubCommittee for the preparation of standards for telecom equipment dealt by FN division, TEC- regarding (Department of Telecommunication)Constitution of Development Coordination Committee (DCC) Sub Committee for the preparation of standards for telecom equipment dealt by FN division, TEC- regarding..

Oct 2022 - Present

Senior Policy Advisor, Core Team

Current

Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, IN

R2E Technologies Private Limited is a Bootstrapped R&D company, recognized as a Startup by Startup India (DPIIT) Govt of India and Uttarakhand Startup Council, Govt of Uttarakhand. - Winner of Chunauti 2.0 by STPI, Govt. of India; and received equity-based Seed Funding from Next Gen Technology Fund -I, STPI, managed by #Pontaq- Grant of 30L from Department.

Dec 2018 - Present

Incubation Manager - Atal Incubation Centre

New Delhi, Delhi, IN

Atal Incubation Centre - EMPI is supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. Incubator for IoT, Renewables, AgriTech, Smart Energy and Electric Mobility. - Supported with onboarding of startups, communication with various stakeholders, management of compliance, activities, events, program etc and other technical and non-technical.

Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

Senior Research Fellow

Dehradun, IN

Project Title: Sustainable Grey Water (GW) treatment technology for community buildings WTI, DST Funded Joint Project (IIT-Roorkee & CSRI—NEERI): Focused on 6th SDG(UN)Responsibility - Greywater treatment technology development for community building- Developed Indigenous Patented Technology for Greywater treatment- Supported various R&D activities.

Mar 2017 - Feb 2020

Innovation Manager

Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, IN

- Development of Labs for Academia and University - Helped team to work with other ventures and agencies - worked on the research front and supported in managing R&D activities - Social media campaigning

Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

Researcher

Uttarakhand State Council For Science & Technology
  • NSTMIS, DST Funded Project; Focused on 5th Sustainable Development Goal (SDGUN)
  • Field Survey Work in 6 States, Compilation of Primary & Secondary information, Data Analysis and Management, Report Writing, Documentation. (UK, UP, J&K, HP, Delhi, Punjab)
  • Review report and presentation on half yearly basis for review meeting with DST and ministry approved Project Advisory Council (PAC) members..
  • Various activity of the council by creating online and offline content for events like Coordination of Seminar, Workshop, Conference, Science Popularization Programs, Popular Lecture etc.
  • Member Secretary of Website Management Cell (http://ucost.in )
  • Increase the council outreach by digital marketing and email campaign, specially for mega Science Congress Program. Handled two event, 9th and 10th Science Congress.
Dec 2014 - Jul 2016

Program Coordinator

Ngo Society In Kotdwar

Society is working for the last 20+ years for education, skill development, environmental awareness, and other activities in Uttarakhand.

Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

Research And Teaching Assistant

Kumaon Engineering College, Dwarahaht, Uttarakhand, India
  • During my M.Tech, did Teaching as part of Fellowship program and have worked on the Prediction of Rain Attenuation at Microwave Frequencies. Outcome were published on Scopus Index journal.
  • Observed the impact of the Rain Rate at the Microwave frequency for the Uttarakhand Region
  • This research work was internally sponsored through TEQIP-II
  • Presented 2 Abstract at Uttarakhand State Science Congress (08th and 09th) on the research work.
  • Also, this work was presented by one of co-author at International Conference held in Malaysia.
Sep 2012 - May 2014
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Mukesh Kestwal education

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Engineering

Upes

Master Of Technology (Mtech), Digital Communication

Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute Of Technology

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering

Uttarakhand Technical University
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Mukesh Kestwal works for iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar.

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Mukesh Kestwal is listed as Chief Innovation Officer @IIT Ropar (iHub - AWaDH), DST NMICPS TIH | Startup & Acceleration Enabler | Hustler | Doer | All comments, posts and thoughts are personal #opinions on any given topic :) at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar.

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Mukesh Kestwal is based in Chandigarh, India, India while working with iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar.

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Mukesh Kestwal has worked for Ihub - Awadh @ Iit Ropar, Wadhwani Foundation, Headstart Network Foundation, Department Of Telecommunications ( Dot ), and R2E Technologies P. Ltd.

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What schools did Mukesh Kestwal attend?

Mukesh Kestwal holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Engineering from Upes.

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Mukesh Kestwal is listed with skills including Microsoft Office, C, Matlab, C++, Microcontrollers, Microwave Engineering, Orcad, and Orcad Capture Cis.

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