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infrastructure, the program aims to foster sus- SIIC–IIT Kanpur, we’re empowering entrepre-
tainable enterprises that can effectively address neurs to drive sustainable innovation and create
critical environmental challenges. “Good Times from a Good Place.”
The inaugural Cohort 1 of Advaya comprises five Reflecting on IIT Kanpur’s role in advancing tech-
impactful startups: Evoxia Labs Pvt. Ltd., Zuviron nology-led sustainability, Prof. Deepu Philip, Di-
Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Mushloop Pvt. Ltd., Pav- rector (PIC, Innovation & Incubation), SIIC IIT Kan-
ing+ Pvt. Ltd., and SwachhAI Technologies Pvt. pur, remarked, “Advaya represents IIT Kanpur’s
Ltd. continued focus on fostering innovation with so-
cietal relevance. The initiative seeks to convert
The event also featured discussions on emerg- the challenge of plastic waste into an opportu-
ing technologies, business models, and collabo- nity for sustainable industrial growth.”
rations essential for strengthening India’s circu-
lar economy ecosystem. By combining academic excellence with industry
collaboration, Advaya reflects a shared commit-
Advaya offers a comprehensive incubation ment to building a future where plastics circu-
framework that includes access to advanced late responsibly, resources are regenerated, and
laboratories, expert mentorship, industry part- innovation drives environmental stewardship.
nerships, and market linkages. It aims to foster Through initiatives like these, IIT Kanpur and
innovation that bridges scientific discovery and Pernod Ricard India Foundation continue to ad-
industrial application, contributing meaningful- vance India’s journey toward a sustainable and
ly to India’s sustainability and waste reduction circular economy.
goals.
ABOUT SIIC, IIT KANPUR
Shri Arpit Upadhyay, Municipal Commissioner
of Kanpur Nagar and Chief Guest at the event, The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre
expressed with heartfelt optimism that “In the (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur is one of India’s oldest and
near future, advanced technological solutions, most dynamic technology business incubators.
such as effective waste segregation and conver- It nurtures innovation-driven startups across var-
sion of waste into resources, will emerge in India ious sectors, including aerospace, healthcare,
through scalable public-private collaborations, energy, and deep tech. Backed by world-class
with initiatives like Advaya playing a major role in infrastructure, a strong mentorship network, and
promoting circularity.” strategic partnerships with government and in-
dustry, SIIC helps entrepreneurs transform lab-
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gagandeep Singh scale ideas into market-ready solutions. Through
Sethi, Senior Vice President – Integrated Op- its programs, funding access, and institutional
erations & S&R, Pernod Ricard India, said, “The support, SIIC plays a pivotal role in shaping In-
Advaya platform unites industry and academia dia’s innovation landscape—driving self-reliance,
to reimagine the lifecycle of plastics and build a technological leadership, and sustainable entre-
circular economy. Through our partnership with preneurship. Over the years, SIIC has supported
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