SIDBI Swavalamban Chair

SIDBI Swavalamban
Chair

Established under the SAHAS initiative (SIDBI Assistance for Harnessing Aspiring Swavalambis) — a pioneering research and action-oriented platform aimed at empowering small businesses, promoting grassroots innovation, and addressing regional SME challenges.

70+

Events Conducted

30+

Startups Supported

₹20L

Ideation Grants

12+

SME Collaborations

Ms. Malvika Dudi Bagaria

Faculty Chair, SIDBI Swavalamban Chair

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About SIDBI Swavalamban Chair

The SIDBI Swavalamban Chair at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, established under the SAHAS initiative (SIDBI Assistance for Harnessing Aspiring Swavalambis), is a pioneering research and action-oriented platform aimed at empowering small businesses, promoting grassroots innovation, and addressing regional SME challenges.

The Chair strengthens the university's entrepreneurial landscape by fostering solutions-led research, innovation, and capacity-building. Focused on creating long-term impact, it has conducted 70+ events, supported 30+ startups, provided ideation grants worth ₹20 lakhs, and collaborated with over a dozen SMEs to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

The Chair actively funds research projects in emerging areas such as precision agriculture, sustainable energy, AI for MSMEs, and traditional crafts revival. Publications and policy whitepapers, including those from the Rajasthan MSME Summit 'Desert Bloom', highlight the Chair's thought leadership in inclusive entrepreneurship.

Signature initiatives like the Bagru Cluster Revival and CODE RED Design-a-thon showcase its community-driven, innovation-first approach. Functioning under the guidance of faculty and ecosystem leaders, the Chair continues to catalyze entrepreneurial thinking, R&D, and MSME-centric policymaking.

The SIDBI Swavalamban Chair further solidifies VGU's position as a hub for regional innovation and enterprise development by nurturing visionary ideas that empower India's micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) ecosystem.

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Key Highlights

70+ Events Conducted

Workshops, seminars, bootcamps, and industry interactions conducted to foster SME-focused innovation and entrepreneurship.

30+ Startups Supported

Early-stage startups mentored and supported through structured incubation, ideation grants, and industry connections.

₹20 Lakhs in Ideation Grants

Ideation grants provided to promising student and startup ideas, encouraging grassroots innovation and product development.

Bagru Cluster Revival

A signature community-driven initiative focused on reviving traditional crafts and empowering local artisans and micro-enterprises.

CODE RED Design-a-thon

An innovation-first design hackathon showcasing the Chair's commitment to creative problem-solving and MSME-centric solutions.

'Desert Bloom' Summit

Rajasthan MSME Summit with publications and policy whitepapers highlighting thought leadership in inclusive entrepreneurship.

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Research Focus Areas

Precision Agriculture

Research projects supporting technology-driven, data-informed approaches to agricultural productivity and rural enterprise.

Sustainable Energy

Funding and research initiatives focused on clean energy solutions for MSMEs and grassroots communities.

AI for MSMEs

Exploring accessible AI tools and digital transformation pathways for India's micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Traditional Crafts Revival

Preserving and commercializing India's rich craft heritage by connecting artisans with markets and design innovation.

Ms. Malvika Dudi Bagaria

🏦About SIDBI Swavalamban Chair

⭐Key Highlights

🔬Research Focus Areas

SIDBI Swavalamban
Chair

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About SIDBI Swavalamban Chair

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Key Highlights

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Research Focus Areas