The Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business (ISB) has launched the ‘Green Shakti Producer Company Business Enterprise Leadership Cohort.’ This joint initiative is dedicated to empowering 30 women-led, forest-based enterprises across six districts of Odisha: Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri. Under this initiative, 30 …

Dolphin Tanki, a seed-funding platform designed exclusively for entrepreneurs from Salaam Bombay Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Incubator, in its 4th edition held at the School of Business Management, NMIMS Mumbai on March 19 recognized 20 young grassroots entrepreneurs from under-resourced communities. Of these 12 gold winners secured ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 and eight silver winners received ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 funding. These young entrepreneurs …

Schneider Electric, a energy management and automation major, has been named as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lighthouse for its to support to the Economic and Social Development of Women through Renewable Energies in the Sahel (DESFERS) program in partnership with Plan International. This initiative empowers women in Senegal, Mali, and Niger through green skills training, investments in technical …

Technology business incubator, Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay, recently hosted a summit, titled “Innovation Nation: Leveraging India’s Talent and Entrepreneurial Spirit in the Era of Disruptive Technologies” to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The highlight of the event was an engaging discussion on the role of academia-backed incubators in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Professor Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology …

Vadodara-based Parul University recently hosted Begoña Gómez and other delegates from the Spanish government. Ms Begoña Gómez, who is also the wife of the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, was on a tour of India, including Gujarat. During her visit, she engaged with 12 innovative student-led startups of the university, toured the university’s incubation hub, and interacted with the dignitaries of the university – getting a glimpse into and understanding the startup ecosystem …

Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning from armed forces to civilian life, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, recently conducted a 12-week intensive training programme uniquely tailored for Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and other ranks (ORs) from the Indian Armed Forces.  The course provided comprehensive training in business ideation, planning, financial management, marketing, leadership, and …