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Holy Cross Innovation & Incubation Center(HCIIC)

Vision


Empowering women led startups to create Value towards societal development accelerating the potential of Entrepreneurs; and calibrating to specific needs that would cater the exponential growth of Entrepreneurs

Mission


  • TO EXPLORE, EMPOWER AND EXCEL

  • TO BE AN INCUBATION CENTER THAT PRO-ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE IDEAS FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

  • TO CALIBRATE FOR GROWTH & ACCELERATE FOR CHANGE

How we Help ideas

  • Idea Validation
  • Social Impact measurement
  • Business Acumen Monitoring
  • Deep Mentoring
  • Prototype Development
  • MVP Validation
  • Seed Funds
  • Lead Connects
  • Networking
  • Preincubation and incubation

Objectives

To set up a world class Business Innovation and Incubation Centre within the premises of Holy Cross College of Arts and Science.

To promote and integrate core entrepreneurial competencies in the innovation of sustainable products.

To promote women entrepreneurship and women-led start-ups by providing essential guidance, infrastructure, networking, tech support and access to investors.

To support innovative ideas and register for Intellectual property rights.

To inculcate and develop soft skills among the members such as self-confidence, inter personal skill and entrepreneurial skill.

To develop and sustain growth in thrust areas like * Eco - entrepreneurship * Textile and Fashion * Sustainable Development Goals * Homepreneurship

To do such other things / acts / activities which are necessary and which may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects of the Society.

History

       The Holy Cross Innovation and Incubation Centre (HCIIC) was born as a separate entity in the Holy Cross College Campus on 28.08.2021 under Association of Persons (AOP) and simultaneously it was also registered under Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) on 23-09-2021. The motto of HCIIC is to make the Faculty, Staff and Students of the college to become world class competent in terms of Entrepreneurship, Prototype, Patent and Startup. This venture is an outcome of the determination of Dr.S.Sahayaselvi. She became the President of this project, along with Dr.P.Leema Rose, the Vice President ,Dr.S.Sebastiammal, the Treasurer, Dr.A.Shyla Suganthi, the Secretary , K.Francy, the Joint Secretary, Dr.A.Anami Augustus Arul and Sr.Shanthi the governing body members. On 22-07-2022, HCIIC was registered under Society Act 1975. Dr. Sr. Mary M. Mary Gilda Mathias is the President followed by Dr.Sr.S.Sahayaselvi, the Vice President, Dr.Sr.S.Sebastiammal, the Treasurer, Dr.A.ShylaSuganthi, the Secretary, Sr.K.Francy, the Joint Secretary, Dr.Sr.P.Leema Rose, Dr.Sr. M.S.Ruba, Dr.Sr.S.Anne Perpet Sophy, Dr.Sr.S. Antin Mary, Dr.A.Anami Augustus Arul, Dr.Sheeba Daniel, Sr.A.Shanthi, and Sr.A.Selva Asha, the Executive Committee Members. The HCIIC offers Certificate Course and Value-added Courses in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship. It supports Institution’s and Innovation Council (IIC) to organize seminar or workshop series. Currently it incubates 13 startups and the faculty are in the verge of filing for patents. Er.Rahul the founder of Silver Link Foundation is appointed as consultant.






MSME Register Document CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF SOCIETIES

Key People

Dr.Sr. M. Mary Gilda Mathias

President

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Dr. S. Sahayaselvi

Vice President

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Dr.S. Sebastiammal

Treasurer

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Dr.A.Shyla Suganthi

Secretary

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K.Francy

Joint Secretary

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Dr. P.Leema Rose

Executive committee member

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Dr.Sr M.S.Ruba

Executive committee member

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Dr.Sr.S.Anne Perpet Sophy

Executive committee member

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Sr.S.Antin Mary

Executive committee member

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Dr.A Anami Augustus Arul

Executive committee member

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Dr.Sheeba Daniel

Executive committee member

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A.Shanthi

Executive committee member

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Sr.A.Selva Asha

Executive committee member

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List of Incubatees

Sl. No.

Name of the Start-up

Founder

Co-Founder

Date of Opening

logo & Weblink

1.

CROSSCOM

Tailoring Unit for Women

Dr. (Sr) Sahayaselvi

Mr. S. John Cleetus

15.07.2021

Website Link

2.

HJ

Unpinned Penning Publication House

M. Maria Helen Janoba

A. Jarith

28.09.2021

3.

Candere Collections

Y. Christabel Shaji

S. Ajith Sinthuja

18.11.2021

4.

Body Scripts Zumba fitness for women

S. Ajith Sinthuja

Y. Christabel Shaji

31.03.2021

5.

Aha Oho Traditional Sweets & Confectionery

M. Abi Joshna

M. Renald

17.05.2021

6.

Chirps Vermi-Centre

A. Punitha

S. Mary Mettilda Bai

S. Prakash Shoba

8.09.2021

7.

TECHPOINT

Akkanisha A

Dharshini V T

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8.09.2021

8.

Aaro Yoga Centre

Sr. Shanthi

Mrs. Josephine Panimaya Rushya

25.03.2021

9.

R – Shell

Mr. Christ Jose A

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18.09.2021

10.

Allure Henna

A. Afeesha

M.R.Fathima Roshni A.Abinasha Barveen

14.03.2022

11.

Triangle Beauty Care and make over

B.Meronisha

B.Rinosha Safrina Banu

22.03.2022

12.

Eden Gifts and Handicrafts

Giftlin Sneha

R.Mabel Akila

01.12.2020

13.

Mushroom

Dr. Sr. Leema Rose

Dr. Anami Augustus Arul

28.03.2022

14.

Chem Clean

Rufina Jovith Joy. J

Jesu Ruba. M

22.08.2022

15.

Grasha Cakes

Gracy Klymancia. S

Fathima Shafa. S

22.08.2022

16.

Blossom Nursery

Misha. A

Jenifer. S

01.10.2022

17.

Green Crafters

Sagaya Jenifer. P

Sahaya Jobi. J

01.10.2022

18.

Bizzy Bee

Jenisha. A

Shobana. P

01.10.2022

19.

Eco Sparkles (Jewellery Making & Training Centre)

Lavina Peter Maria

Aysha Fowzan M.H

01.10.2022

20.

Eco Banners (Eco Friendly Banner Making)

Sauntharya. T

Saranya. A

01.10.2022

Contact

Holy Cross Innovation and Incubation Center (HCIIC), Jubilee Hall Block,
Holy Cross College(Autonomous) Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District,
Tamil Nadu, INDIA - 629 004
Email Id: holycrossngc@yahoo.com
Website : www.holycrossngl.edu.in/IIC/HCIIC

Mentors

Mr.Gautham Palaniswamy - CEO,
Periyar University Business Incubation Confederation (BIC@PU)
Managing Director, Kitzen Technologies LLP

Dr.Dhiliphan M Kumar Founder Startup Pattarai
Head of People and Culture- ATESH LABS
HOD- MBA &Vice Principal – Geetha Jeevan College of Arts and Science
Organizer TEDxRochePark


N.RAHUL
Founder ATESH Labs & Silverink Foundation.
Chapter Director – StartupGrindKanniyakumari
Organiser- Techstars Startupweekend Nagercoil and TEDx Kanniyakumari
Community Builder- Founders Liar

Vignesh J
Project Manager at 5ireChain
Program director at First world community Director-Sustainable development council
South Asia regional project director at Youthup Global


Neenu Rathin
Founder and CEO, The Social Town Foundation An IIM-B Incubated Startup

Mr.Tamizhinian
Founder and CEO, Frigate Prototyping Expert


Ms.Siva Raghavi Founder Startup Culture
Chapter Director- Startup Grind Coimbatore
Community Leader- Founders Liar

Ms.Vaishanavi Rajalekshmi Founder
CEO I am your Genie


Mr.Prem Ananth
Founder of Prem Insights | Pitch Deck Expert