Overview
- Enhanced understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and innovation processes.
- Practical knowledge and skills to develop and launch new ventures.
- Valuable connections with industry leaders, potential mentors, and like-minded peers.
- Inspiration and confidence to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.
Key Takeaways
- Inspiration and Motivation: Exposure to successful startups and entrepreneurs to inspire and motivate participants.
- Knowledge Sharing: Gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry experts, mentors, and potential collaborators.
- Practical Experience: Participate in workshops, discussions, and hands-on activities to understand the real-world applications of innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Skill Development: Enhance critical skills such as problem-solving, creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking.
Event Agenda
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Company Visits:
- Tours of successful startups and innovation hubs.
- Interaction with founders and key team members.
- Insights into their journey, challenges, and success stories.
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Workshops and Seminars:
- Sessions on key topics like ideation, business model canvas, lean startup methodology, and design thinking.
- Expert-led seminars on market analysis, funding strategies, and scaling operations.
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Panel Discussions:
- Panels featuring entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders discussing trends, challenges, and opportunities in the startup ecosystem.
- Q&A sessions to address participants' queries and concerns.
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Networking Events:
- Informal meetups and networking sessions to connect with peers, mentors, and industry experts.
- Opportunities to pitch ideas and receive feedback.
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Innovation Challenges:
- Hands-on challenges and hackathons to stimulate creativity and problem-solving.
- Team-based activities to develop and present innovative solutions to real-world problems.
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Site Visits:
- Tours of innovation labs, coworking spaces, and accelerators.
- Observations of the work environment and culture of innovation-centric organizations.
Company Visits:
- Tours of successful startups and innovation hubs.
- Interaction with founders and key team members.
- Insights into their journey, challenges, and success stories.
Workshops and Seminars:
- Sessions on key topics like ideation, business model canvas, lean startup methodology, and design thinking.
- Expert-led seminars on market analysis, funding strategies, and scaling operations.
Panel Discussions:
- Panels featuring entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders discussing trends, challenges, and opportunities in the startup ecosystem.
- Q&A sessions to address participants' queries and concerns.
Networking Events:
- Informal meetups and networking sessions to connect with peers, mentors, and industry experts.
- Opportunities to pitch ideas and receive feedback.
Innovation Challenges:
- Hands-on challenges and hackathons to stimulate creativity and problem-solving.
- Team-based activities to develop and present innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Site Visits:
- Tours of innovation labs, coworking spaces, and accelerators.
- Observations of the work environment and culture of innovation-centric organizations.
Why Sharda LaunchPad?
Powering youth entrepreneurial dreams through
Full Access to Top-of-the-Line Resources
Including cloud computing and storage credits, developer platforms, and payroll software in addition to drop-in office space and legal advice.
COE and Industry Exposure
A network of more than 150 corporates to exchange expertise and experiences, speeding up the learning curve.
Global Networking Opportunities
To mingle with great minds across the globe by cohabitating and sharing ideas worth spreading through Inter-University Incubation Approach.
Financial Support
Providing funds of upto INR 40Lac to budding entrepreneurs, letting them focus on the development of their ideas without other worries.
Expert Industry Mentors
Opportunity to be Guided by 1200+ Global Mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from leading corporates.