Surya Kant โ CEO
An econocrat and a strategic consultant devoted over 16 years to nurture and support Startups and Innovation with Policies, Trade & Investment consulting. With core expertise into Consultancy, advocacy and outreach. He served under central ministries such as, Ministry of Skill Development, Ministry of Electronics & IT, Ministry of MSME along with Startup Odisha, Big4 consulting firms and the Investment entities. ๐Mr. Kant has been recognized under ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐'๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฉ 50 ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ https://www.indianstartuptimes.com/news/indias-50-most-influential-incubator-leaders KEY EXPERTISE : Setting up New Entities/Initiative | Incubation Centre Development | Strategic Consulting | Government Policy, Program and scheme | Outreach and Strategic Collaboration | Project DPR | Innovation Program ๐Being an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and a Kalinga Fellowship awardee. Mr. Kant is currently CEO of AIC BIMTECH (One of the India's pioneer and oldest incubation centre supported more than 400 startups), โจUnder India's #๐20 presidency, he led the G20-Digital Innovation Alliance Summit with G20 countries'. He is the man behind the execution of #GENESIS scheme of MeitY Startup Hub, Making of Startup Odisha Policy 2.0. Mr. Kant continues his journey supporting startups in India not only on personal engagement but also he is associated with 100+ Incubators across India. โจMr. Kant have dedicated his career to driving programs impacting over 10,000 aspiring entrepreneurs supporting in their growth journeys, and building strong partnerships with funding agencies, corporates, and government bodies. ๐ฏ Project Lead: - G20-DIA Summit ($ 1.7 M) - GENESIS Scheme ($ 58 M) - Google App Sclae Academy 2023-25 - Startup Mahakumbh ($ 111 K) - Vivatech Paris ($ 233 K ) - Startup Odisha Policy 2.0 ( $ 11.7 M) - Odisha Startup Yatra 2.0 - MSDE PMYUVA Scheme ( $ 58 M) ๐ผ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: Promoting entrepreneurship since over a decade, working with grassroots innovators, startups, incubators, investors, institutes, government agencies, and Centres of Excellence (COEs). ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ: Extensive experience in policy formulation, investment programs, and scheme development. ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐ with : ๐ฑ Passion for Innovation ๐ Mentoring session in colleges/institutes. ๐ Building Communities ๐ Social Development ๐ Driving Impactful Events
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic consultant specializing in startup ecosystems and public policy.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 16 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Strategic Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
- Program Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Event Management
- Policy Advocacy
- Policy Development
- Mentoring
- Startup Consulting
- Investment Management
- Consulting
Career Highlights
- Led G20-Digital Innovation Alliance Summit
- Recognized as one of India's Top 50 Incubator Leaders
- Supported over 10,000 aspiring entrepreneurs
Work Experience
Atal Incubation Centre- BIMTECH
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr)
MeitY Startup Hub
Program Director (2 yrs 1 mo)
EY
Team Lead State - Senior Startegic Consultant (Investment & Promotion ) (11 mos)
V@C - Viridian Accelerator Centre
Senior Start-up enabler (1 yr 5 mos)
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India
Nodal Manager - States (4 yrs 1 mo)
Naman Angels India Foundation
Startup Mentor (4 yrs 11 mos)
Abhyuday, IIT Bombay | Social Activities Body of IIT Bombay
Startup Mentor (4 yrs 11 mos)
Startup India
Startup Mentor (8 yrs 8 mos)
Singex
Strategic & Research Consultant (Start-up) - India (1 yr 11 mos)
ReDoUs
Founder (9 yrs 3 mos)
Cvent
Product & Strategy consultant- Startups & Emerging business (3 yrs 11 mos)
HSN Realty Services
Research & Strategy Consultant (2 yrs)
Education
Executive Education at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida
BBA at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University