Date: 17^th  & 18^th  February 2025
Venue: Seminar Hall, GSSS Technology Business Incubator Foundation (GSSSTBIF), GSSSIETW Campus, Mysuru
Participants: 4th Semester Engineering Students & 1st Semester MBA Students of GSSSIETW
Organized by: DST-iTBI-GSSSTBIF in collaboration with Aurora – The Entrepreneurship Development Cell Club, GSSSIETW
Resource Person: Smt. Veda, Native Lead Angel Network, Chennai

Introduction

The Two-Day Bootcamp on Entrepreneurship & Business Plan, organized by GSSS Technology Business Incubator Foundation (DST-iTBI-GSSSTBIF) in association with Aurora – The Entrepreneurship Development Cell Club of GSSSIETW, was successfully conducted on 17th & 18th February 2025.

This bootcamp aimed to instill an entrepreneurial mindset among students, equipping them with practical knowledge on startup culture, business planning, and investor insights. With expert guidance from Smt. Veda from Native Lead Angel Network, Chennai, participants learned essential business strategies, financial planning techniques, and effective pitching skills to bring their startup ideas to life.

Key Highlights

• Over 60 students from engineering and management disciplines participated.
• Hands-on training on business model development, financial planning, and startup strategies.
• Interactive discussions, case studies, and mentorship to enhance entrepreneurial thinking.
• Short pitching skill development, where students received constant mentoring to refine their business ideas.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Key Concepts
• Steps to Establish an Enterprise
• Idea Generation & Feasibility Analysis
• Business Model & Business Plan Development
• Financial Planning & Investor Insights
• Government Schemes & Startup Support Programs

Participants actively engaged in brainstorming sessions, real-world case studies, and group exercises, gaining valuable exposure to the startup ecosystem.

Student Engagement & Impact

1. Students actively participated in discussions on startup challenges, funding opportunities, and business model strategies.
2. Hands-on activities enabled students to develop realistic and feasible business plans.
3. Pitching & Mentorship: Students were mentored in short pitching techniques, preparing them to confidently present their ideas in startup forums and competitions.

Key Takeaways & Feedback

• Enhanced understanding of entrepreneurship and business planning.
• Practical exposure to startup ideation, financial structuring, and investor expectations.
• Opportunities to connect with industry experts and gain real-world insights.
• Mentorship support for refining business ideas into executable startup plans.

“This bootcamp was an eye-opener, providing a structured approach to business planning.” – A participant
“The interactive sessions and hands-on activities helped me improve my pitching skills.” – Another participant

Way Forward

Following the success of this bootcamp, GSSSTBIF plans to:
1. Organize more interactive entrepreneurship bootcamps.
2. Facilitate mentorship programs with industry leaders.
3. Provide incubation support for promising student startup ideas.