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 …

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with Britannia Industries Limited for a Women Entrepreneurship Program, under which aspirants and women entrepreneurs will be offered crucial skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities. The aim of the initiative launched on July 31 in New Delhi, is to reach approximately 25 lakh women across India to help them with skills and resources needed …

In a collaborative effort to support local entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability, NGO, Bal Raksha Bharat and H&M India inaugurates a groundbreaking bio-enzyme-based floor cleaner production unit in New Delhi. This initiative not only addresses the pressing issue of organic waste management but also creates meaningful livelihood opportunities for the community’s youth. The production unit, spearheaded by a dynamic team of …