IIT-Guwahati Launches 5-day Innovation Bootcamp
GUWAHATI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in collaboration with the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), has commenced a five-day residential bootcamp focused on Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship (IDE). The bootcamp, which began on June 22 and will run until June 26, 2023, aims to provide intensive experiential training in various aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship to students, teachers, and faculty members from higher education institutes and schools.
An official release stated that the program is designed to align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission, which aims to promote self-reliance and empower individuals to become entrepreneurs and job creators. Participants in the bootcamp will receive hands-on training in areas such as design thinking, product design, ergonomics, business modeling, and enterprise planning. The comprehensive curriculum is intended to foster the entrepreneurial journey of the attendees, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to transform their innovative ideas into successful ventures.
The bootcamp offers a unique opportunity for participants to showcase their ideas and potentially receive mentoring support. Mentoring and pitching rounds have been incorporated into the program, allowing participants to present their concepts and receive valuable guidance. As a recognition of their exceptional ideas, the top five pitch ideas will be awarded appreciation certificates by AICTE and IIT Guwahati. Furthermore, all participants will be presented with participation certificates as a token of acknowledgment.
The bootcamp, hosted by IIT Guwahati, features a carefully curated lineup of masterclasses and special lectures aimed at instilling the spirit of entrepreneurship in all attendees. Parameswar K. Iyer, the officiating director of IIT Guwahati, expressed his enthusiasm for the program, emphasizing the institute’s commitment to nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset among participants.
The IDE Bootcamp program is a joint initiative by AICTE and MIC, and it is simultaneously being organized in six different locations across the country. AICTE has shortlisted approximately 1,800 participants from various backgrounds to participate in the program. IIT Guwahati, as one of the host institutes, is accommodating around 230 innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs, according to the release.
With its focus on innovation, design, and entrepreneurship, the IDE Bootcamp organized by IIT Guwahati in collaboration with AICTE and MIC is poised to make a significant impact on the entrepreneurial landscape of the country. By equipping participants with the necessary skills and knowledge and providing them with a platform to showcase their ideas, the bootcamp aims to inspire and empower the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs, furthering the vision of an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
