About NICEorg
The Network of Indian Cultural Enterprises (NICEorg), a Not for Profit Section 8 company under the Indian Companies Act 2013, started operations in 2020.
NICEorg works with cultural entrepreneurs across five NICE Sectors through workshops, mentoring, networking and funding. NICEorg also undertakes research and policy advocacy for promoting cultural entrepreneurship in India.
Our Journey Over the Last 4 Years
NICE Values
NICEorg conducts itself with the highest standards of integrity, respects all people and the environment. Engaging with the NICE ecosystem implies adherence to these values.
Indigenous and Innovative
Building successful enterprises assumes that the products and services offered via brands are of contemporary relevance while being rooted in traditional Indian knowledge and practices. These enterprises have the confidence to introduce positive disruptions through constant innovations, learnings from around the world, and incorporating modern-day technologies.
Authentic and Diverse
Brand India needs enterprises that are authentic, embedded in India’s rich cultural traditions, know-how and heritage. At the same time, these enterprises should also appeal to the sensibilities of a diverse consumer base.
Profitability for Self-Sustainability
NICEorg believes in enabling businesses that aim to be profitable and sustain themselves independently. The businesses should also aim to grow in a manner that allows wealth generation and distribution to occur in a virtuous cycle.
Inclusive and Impactful
Successful business ventures are built through hard work, commitment, and the collective actions of entrepreneurs, communities, investors, corporations and others. We believe in fostering an ecosystem that creates a positive social, cultural and economic impact and advances diversity and inclusivity in society.
Code of Conduct
Applicable to all who represent NICE in any manner. The Code of Conduct will be reviewed from time to time and will evolve as and when needed.
Focus Sectors
There are 5 key focus sectors where there is a scope for creating an impact when it comes to strengthening Brand India.
Leadership
Network of Indian Cultural Enterprises (NICEorg) is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to harness the economic potential of our millennia-old cultural heritage.
From The Leaders
“Culture and economics go together. Indeed, economic success is a prerequisite to cultural recognition and the latter is also achieved more easily through the logic of the market.”
Dr. V Anantha NageswaranChief Economic Advisor Government of India
“NICEorg is committed to making an impact in the area of integrating our cultural strengths with our economic fortunes in the coming years, seeing them as symbiotic and mutually reinforcing. I look forward to this journey in the company of a truly distinguished group of patriots.”
Mr. Jaitirth RaoFormer banker, entrepreneur NICE Board of Advisors
“I am deeply impressed by the NICE mission to create a platform to promote India's vast cultural assets. Its aim to create an ecosystem that promotes India's soft power, is indeed commendable.”
Amb. Preeti SaranFormer Diplomat NICE Board of Advisors
“NICEorg seeks to promote Indian cultural resources globally, creating in the process, authentic cultural brands that draw inspiration from Indian heritage, practices, and know-how. I am delighted to be a part of this exciting new initiative.”
Amb. TCA RangachariFormer Diplomat NICE Board of Advisors
“NICEorg is a unique ecosystem based initiative that seeks to have Indian entrepreneurship build valuable businesses based on India's cultural assets. This initiative can help create jobs, economic well being and further the cause of Brand India. ”
Prof. Rishikesha KrishnanDirector and Professor Strategy, IIM-Bangalore NICE Board of Advisors
“NICEorg is the most welcome and needed initiative that seeks to nourish the creative entrepreneurship at India’s grassroots level and showcase them proudly to the world! I am delighted to be part of this venture.”
Mr. Anchal JainFaculty & Co-Chair CCB Programme, IIM-Ahmedabad NICE Industry Experts Council
“For any large impactful change to occur, one needs a conducive ecosystem and a catalyst that energizes the ecosystem. NICEorg is leading the role of that ecomentor who is catalysing change management in the creative field.”
Ms. Rashmi ShuklaBusiness Head, Jaypore NICE Industry Experts Council
“I am really excited to be a part of NICEorg, a team of creative enthusiasts working towards making our country proud. Together, we can achieve new milestones and express our vibrant culture in a new light!”
Chef. Sanjeev KapoorIndian Celebrity ChefNICE Industry Experts Council
“I am delighted to be a part of the Network of Indian Cultural Enterprises (NICEorg) Industry Experts Council to further NICEorg's endeavour to nurture the Indian entrepreneurial spirit and enhance Brand India within the global creative and cultural economy. ”
Mr. Saugata GuptaMD, Marico Limited NICE Industry Experts Council
“NICEorg is a very timely initiative to bring together investors, experts, social entrepreneurs, and industry partners to really accelerate and be an important part of this required change.”
Mr. Siva DevireddyFounder, GoCoop NICE Industry Experts Council
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Brand Guidelines
Network of Indian Cultural Enterprises (NICEorg) brand guidelines can be accessed here.
