The four-month programme is customised to meet the needs of students, enabling them to develop their ventures while continuing their studies
NSRCEL, the incubation arm of IIM Bangalore (IIM-B) partnered with GPS Renewables clean fuels technology and engineering company, to introduce Campus Founders - a student entrepreneurship programme aimed at supporting college-based start-up founders and recent graduates in transforming their start-up ideas into thriving businesses.
This incubation programme will focus on innovative solutions in sustainability, climate change, and hardware development. The 4-month long programme is tailored to cater to students' needs, allowing them to evolve their ventures while still pursuing their studies.
Campus Founders is uniquely designed for students from various academic disciplines, putting innovation from universities on a path to commercialisation and scale.
Participants with start-up ideas or working prototypes will swiftly explore MVP and the path to product-market fit. Alongside workshops and hands-on mentorship throughout the four-month duration, they will interact with seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts who will guide them through their entrepreneurial journey.
Anand Sri Ganesh, CEO of NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, expressed his enthusiasm for the launch, stating, "Together, we provide students with the necessary guidance, mentorship, and connections to transform their business ideas into successful ventures. We look forward to nurturing bright minds to tackle challenges and scale their ventures toward a more sustainable future."
This is the second cohort of NSRCEL's Campus Founders initiative. In the previous cohort, 16 start-ups were incubated, representing a diverse array of sectors including Deep Tech, Agritech, Health, and Consumer industries. Originating from 6 states and 5 different universities, these entrepreneurs are making a significant impact in their respective fields.