SCHEDULE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP
| Day & Date | Session 1 (9.15 am -10.45 am) | Session 2 (11 am- 12.30 pm) | LUNCH BREAK | Session 3 (1.30 pm – 3 pm) | Session 4 (3.15 pm – 4.20 pm) |
| Day 1 22. 04. 2024, Monday Idea Generation | New Business Opportunities – Mr. Varghese Malakaran, General Manager, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (KSIDC). | Startup Opportunities – Mr. Bergin S Russel, Head- Academic Entrepreneurship Development, Kerala Startup Mission Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre Kerala | Startup Mission | Traits Imperative of an Entrepreneur – Er. Vinay Mathew John, Chief Training Officer ASAP Community Skill Park, Perumbavoor | Activity | |
| Day 2 23. 04. 2024, Tuesday Financial Support Initiatives | Schemes and Licensing Procedures – Er. Lorance Mathew, Assistant District Industries Officer, Kottayam. | Subsidies and Loans – Er. Lorance Mathew, Assistant District Industries Officer, Kottayam. | Kudumbashree: – Schemes and Financial Aids– Mr. Anishkumar. M.S, Programme Manager, State Program Manager, Kudumbashree SVEP, NRLM. | Activity | |
| Day 3 24.04.2024, Wednesday Technology in Entrepreneurship | Role and Function of KIED in Entrepreneurship Development –Mr. Rahul R, Assistant Manager, Kerala Institute for Entrepreneurship Development (KIED). | CIPET – Services to Entrepreneurs and Startups – K.A Rajesh, Joint Director & Head, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, Kochi. | Facility Service Centres – Mr. Jayafar T, Assistant Director, Department of Industries and Commerce. | Saintgits Technologies and Services – Dr. Pradeep C, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering. | |
| Day 4 25.04.2024, Thursday Meet the Entrepreneur | Dr. Shiraz Bava, Founder, ‘Alive Lifespaces’. | Mr. Xavier Thomas Kondody, ‘Sansun Chemical Industries’. Former State President Kerala State Small Industry Association | Er. Jyothi K Nair, Founder, ‘Pretty Plums’. | Mr. Davis Lewis, Managing Partner, ‘High range Rubber & Coir Products’. | |
| Day 5 | Industry Visit | Industry Visit | |||
Are you ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spark and take your business idea to the next level? Are you ready to turn your business ideas into reality? Embark on a transformative journey of entrepreneurship at our upcoming workshop designed to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and empower you to turn your innovative ideas into thriving businesses.
“Join Us for an Entrepreneurial Workshop that will Transform Your Idea to Business!”
The Department of Civil Engineering of Saintgits College of Engineering is thrilled to organize “INNOVATE & ELEVATE” a 5-day Entrepreneurial Workshop to ignite innovative minds. With a focus on fostering innovation and driving success, the workshop will provide attendees with valuable insights, practical tools, and inspiring stories to help them navigate the challenges and opportunities of the entrepreneurial journey.
Outcomes
The workshop has the objective of introducing the participants to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship development so that they can understand the requirements and challenges in this area. The applied aspect of this workshop will be the practical sessions where they can apply this knowledge in decision-making. The following are the key learning outcomes of this workshop:
- Boosts creativity, problem-solving skills, and fosters innovation effectively.
- Empower, funding access, business growth, resource optimization, entrepreneur resilience.
- Enhanced knowledge, networking, innovative strategies for entrepreneurial success.
- Gain insights, network, learn strategies for entrepreneurial success, and inspire action.
For Whom
The targeted audience for an entrepreneurial workshop could be aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance on starting their own businesses, early-stage entrepreneurs looking to refine their strategies and grow their ventures, and small business owners aiming to enhance their entrepreneurial skills and overcome challenges in their operations. Additionally, freelancers, corporate professionals, and students interested in entrepreneurship may also find value in learning practical insights and techniques to succeed in their endeavours.
The workshop would be a mix of lectures; practical sessions such as brainstorming; case studies and experience sharing between participants and resource persons.
Key benefits
Attending the entrepreneurial workshop offers participants the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge, connect with industry experts, and expand their professional network. By gaining insights into business fundamentals, accessing mentorship, and forging valuable relationships, attendees can accelerate their entrepreneurial journey and increase their chances of success in launching and growing their ventures.