Inspiring our students with an innovative mindset.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (India) Alumni Initiative
NEWS
JULY 22, 2022 - PitchFest 2022 where six teams compete for a final price of Incubator 2.0 Program
JAN 20, 2022 - Six Incubator 2.0 Teams finalized. Off the races for building MVP.
NOV 20, 2021 - The Journey To Cloud - Nikhil Bhatia - Catalyst Webinar
About Us. What we do.
The MSU Vision 2020 is a proud initiative of the MSU Alumni Network - a Silicon Valley and India-based non-profit organization of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda global alumni. We focus on the betterment of MSU Baroda Faculty of Technology and Engineering and its student body.
WHO ARE WE: Seasoned professionals and alumni of MSU Baroda from the U.S.A, India, Canada, Singapore, and other parts of the world.
OUR VISION: To prepare the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda students for an innovative technology-infused future.
FOUNDED: June 2020.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS: MSU of Baroda Office of Alumni Affairs and Donor Relations and the Dean of Faculty of Technology and Engineering.
NON-PROFIT - USA: MSU Alumni Network, a California 501 (c)(3) Corp - Federal Tax ID EIN# 86-2684273.
NON-PROFIT - INDIA: MSU Alumni Network, India. (Section 8 Company as per Companies Act, 2013) - coming soon.
FUNDS RAISED (Dec 2021): US $125,000+ or INR 1 Crore from global MSU Baroda Alumni.
CONTACT US: support@msuvision2020.org
See FAQs for more information.
Our Programs.
MSU Vision 2020 team believes in agility in delivering services for the betterment of MSU Baroda Faculty of Technology and Engineering students and faculty. We listen to the stakeholders and students and fine-tune our programs based on the prioritized needs of the students and the Dean. We get requests for more programs than our capacity to serve and ensure good ROI on the invested money. We want to make sure each program has strong alumni champions. Good governance and transparency with impact analysis are crucial to sustaining these programs yearly. When programs falter, we attempt to remedy them and may even discontinue them.
PROGRAM-1
Launched in 2020
Incubator
Innovate it.
Success in tomorrow’s world will require innovation, courage, and passion. But it all begins with a dream. Maybe our students want to launch a business or turn their dreams into products that change the world. We are ready to share our experiences on innovation and entrepreneurship.
PROGRAM-2
Launched in 2020
Mentoring
Dream it.
When we graduated from MSU, we had scarce resources and mentors to help guide our careers and aspirations. Hence, our idea here is to connect students with alumni mentors and build a trusting relationship to further their careers and dreams. We are ready to mentor leaders of tomorrow.
PROGRAM-3
Launched in 2020
Merit Awards
Earn it.
Typically merit students in colleges are recognized and rewarded in their final year of studies. Why not recognize students from their first year? Our program recognizes and rewards excellence and encourages the merit students to persist against all odds to sustain their smart path forward.
PROGRAM-4
Launched in 2020
Catalyst
Learn it.
With the rapidly evolving technological world, how can students have the most relevant skills to build their careers? We are the catalyst to work with MSU faculty to bring innovative certificate programs, guest lecture series, and colloquia from the best names in the industry, many are MSU global alumni.
PROGRAM-5
(NEW) Launching in 2022
Smart Infrastructure
Build it.
Smart Infrastructure improvements allow faculty and students to create a conducive learning environment. The alumni will work to improve the infrastructure - physical and virtual - in partnership with local industries on a prioritized list of projects.
PROGRAM-6
(NEW) Launching in 2022
AI-ML COE
Smart it.
AI is already having a profound impact on the bottom line of businesses, with companies seeing improvements in business outcomes. Our goal with the Center of Excellence for AI-ML is to establish an agile learning opportunity for Techo students and to get ready for the brave new digital world.
PROGRAM-7
(NEW) Launched in 2022
Alumni Office
Organize it.
The MSU Baroda Office of Alumni Affairs and Donor Relations initiative started in 2015. Since then, a lot of good work has been done. Alumni outreach, membership, and donation drives are critical to establishing a university-wide Endowment Fund. Hence, MSU Vision 2020 is now actively funding three full-time India-based staff to assist OOADR.
PROGRAM-8
(PLAN) Launching in 2023
Endowment Fund
Fund it.
The backbone of a successful and sustainable non-profit organization attempting to do good for any university is a strong endowment fund that raises large sums of money from all stakeholders - alumni, industry, matching funds from public sources, and private sources. A strong governance structure can then ensure good governance for years to come.
Noteworthy Endorsements.
Shri Vijaybhai Rupani, Hon. Former Chief Minister of Gujarat
“I am glad to know that a group of alumni of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda has started an initiative (‘MSU VIsion 2020’) to groom a new generation of students. My best wishes to them!”
Former Prof. Parimal Vyas, Vice-Chancellor of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
“MSU Vision 2020 program is going to be a turnaround strategy for our university and students' community. Mentorship, Incubator, and Merit awards programs of the Vision 2020 initiative are very close to our heart because they are directly going to make difference in the lives of students. I thank and appreciate the efforts of all stakeholders.”
Former Chief Mister of Gujarat - Shri Rupani - Jan 2021
Commenting on MSU Vision 2020 Initiative
Video: 40 seconds
Quick Overview of MSU Vision 2020 - Oct 2020
During the launch of the program
Video: 60 Seconds
Meet Our Dreamers
Suman
B.E. Computer Engineering (Year-1)
I have worked very hard to get admission in software engineering at MSU. I want to learn new skills like Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. I challenge myself to be the top student in my class.
Jagdish
B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Year-3)
I am an ambitious person by nature. While I am working hard to develop my skills in mechanical engineering, I do need support and mentorship on advanced fields of building machines of tomorrow.
Mahesh
M.E. Electronics Engineering (Year-1)
While I had dreams to go to America for Masters, I did not have the funds to fulfill my dreams. I am interested in semiconductor design and would like to invent new IoT technologies.
Nalin
B.E. Chemical Engineering (Year-3)
I always got into trouble in high-school by hanging out with rowdy friends and my grades slipped. However, one of my teachers mentored me to trust in my abilities and I miraculously got into engineering college.
Radhika
B.E. Textile Engineering (Year-4)
I have been a shy person who have put my head down and worked hard to get good grades. However, I need a lot of mentoring and practical skills to secure a good paying job.
Deepak
B.E. Electrical Engineering (Year-1)
I come from a small farming village and have been passionate about fixing electrical machines. I am the first one in my family, and my village, to attend college and I want to become a businessman in the future.