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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
IIM-C to host National Conclave on Entrepreneurship
Agency: Kolkata, Aug 13 (PTI) The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C), in collaboration with the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, will host the Second National Conclave on Entrepreneurship later this week. The two-day event, themed 'India 2047: Quantum Leap through Entrepreneurship", will be held on August 16 and 17 at the IIM Calcutta campus. The conclave will bring together leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, industry leaders and academicians to chart the course for India's innovation-driven future, the institute said in a statement here on Wednesday. The event will focus on the role of entrepreneurship in shaping a socially responsive, inclusive and globally competitive India. IIM Calcutta Innovation Park Chairman Ajay Jain said the Conclave is a dynamic platform that connects our vibrant alumni community with India's entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering collaboration, mentorship and investment opportunities. 'It focuses on innovation, value creation and meaningful dialogue on issues of national and business relevance. At the same time, it allows the Institute to showcase its latest achievements, initiatives, and vision for the future, strengthening alumni engagement and inspiring collective action towards building an inclusive innovation economy," Jain said. 'As we look towards 2047, our focus is on empowering entrepreneurs who can deliver innovation with inclusion, and solutions with scale," he said. IIM Calcutta Director Alok Kumar Rai said, 'Entrepreneurship is the bridge between innovation and national progress. At IIM Calcutta, we see it as our responsibility to nurture ventures that not only create economic value but also solve the country's most pressing challenges. This Conclave embodies that vision, bringing together thought leaders, investors and changemakers to shape an inclusive and sustainable future for India. The IIM Calcutta Innovation Park is set up under the aegis of the IIM-C to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. PTI SUS NN view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's next AI wave to be driven by inclusive, monetisable solutions, say experts
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills India must focus on building scalable, inclusive, and monetisable AI applications tailored for the next billion users, experts said at a panel discussion as part of an event that brought together over 75 early-stage startups supported by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park , which incubates panel featured Prof Vimal Kumar M of IIM Calcutta, angel investor Deepak Daftari, and SuperProcure Co-founder Manisha Saraf, and was moderated by Gaurav Kapoor, Chief Business Officer of IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP).Speakers highlighted India's unique position to lead in AI innovation if startups focus on affordability, access, and meaningful application in sectors such as logistics, agriculture, education, and public in a statement, said startups from the region were exposed to hands-on training in Google's generative AI tools , including Gemini 2.5, Gemma 3.0, Vertex AI, and AI Studio, as part of a national initiative by Google for Startups Participants engaged with Google engineers, venture capitalists, and domain experts through product workshops, mentorship sessions, and investor connect opportunities, gaining practical insights on building AI-first ventures from the ground up, the IIMCIP statement added."Generative AI is not just a tech evolution - it's a shift in how solutions for India can be imagined. We want startups to build with impact and scalability in mind," said Enisha Kalita, Program Manager, Google for Sanyal, CEO of IIMCIP, said the collaboration aims to fuel innovation that supports sustainable development and livelihoods."By bringing these tools and networks to early-stage founders, we're enabling them to solve real-world problems through purposeful innovation," he added.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tripura institute hosts talk to boost startup ecosystem
Agartala: Tripura Institution for Transformation spearheaded a pivotal event on Wednesday, targeting the enhancement of the state's startup ecosystem. The "Design for Impact: Implementing the Tripura Startup Policy" event, led by secretary of good governance Kiran Gitte, focused on crafting innovative, design-driven solutions to bolster startups. The initiative aims to fortify institutional support, improve financial access, and foster innovation-led entrepreneurship. In collaboration with IIM Calcutta, the event's participatory format yielded actionable frameworks and policy inputs crucial for the Tripura Startup Policy's success. Dr Subhrangshu Sanyal, CEO of IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, and OSD to the chief minister, Paramananda Sarkar Banerjee, emphasized the policy's potential to transform the state's entrepreneurial landscape. Gitte highlighted the significance of a design thinking approach in making public policies more practical and stakeholder-responsive. The workshop united key players from the startup ecosystem, including early-stage officials, financial institutions, academia, and policymakers, to drive meaningful change.
