INDUSTRY INSTITUTE PARTNERSHIP - ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL
AJIET-EDC Cell
- The AJIET- Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at AJIET was started in 2019.
- The Government has identified ‘Entrepreneurship’ as one of the principal mechanisms for the mitigation of Unemployment and Under-employment amongst Science & Technology Graduates in the country today.
- It has also collaborated with organizations such as UNDP(United Nations Development Program) VTU-iNEC, K-tech, Manipal Bio-incubator and Seventh sense and other colleges to organize events such as entrepreneurship awareness camps, 4-Week entrepreneurship development program, 2-week faculty development program and dozens of similar events on the campus to encourage students on campus and in the region to create their own ventures by providing them mentorship facilities.
Vision
- To inculcate the students to develop, strengthen, and carve out the entrepreneurial potential by giving them a platform to express their ideas and converting them into viable and successful enterprises.
Mission
- To assist prospective student and faculty entrepreneurs in transforming ideas to business start-up.
- To strengthen the innovation-based entrepreneurship development infrastructure.
- To improve the infrastructure for the development of innovation-based entrepreneurship.
- To provide a series of opportunities such as interactive sessions with professionals and business competitions to raise awareness.
Objectives of AJIET-EDCs
- Think - Idea- Innovate
- To shape awareness on Entrepreneurships among students and Faculty.
- To facilitate entrepreneurship skills through guest lectures and workshops.
- To act as an institutional mechanism for providing various services including information on all aspect of enterprise building to budding Student and Faculty entrepreneurs.
Functions of Entrepreneurship Development Cell
- To organize Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps, Entrepreneurship Development Programs and Faculty Development Programs in the region for the benefit of S&T persons.
- To conduct research work and survey for identifying entrepreneurial opportunities (particularly in S&T areas and service sector).
- To guide and assist prospective entrepreneurs on various aspects such as preparing project reports, obtaining project approvals, loans and facilities from agencies of support system, information on technologies, etc.
- To organize guest lectures, TV & Radio talks, Seminars, etc. for promotion and growth of S&T based entrepreneurship.
- To arrange visits to industries for prospective entrepreneurs.
- To conduct skill development training programmes leading to self/wage employment.
Collaboration with external organizations to Enhance and Encourage Entrepreneurship
AJIET-ED Cell has MOUs with the following organizations in the areas of student and faculty exchange, research collaboration, internships, joint programs etc. to enhance Entrepreneurship among the students and Faculty. Under these MOU’s our students are engaged in Research Projects under the mentorship of the Foreign University and th same is completed in a period of about 8-10 months and finally the best students are selected to do an internship at the respective University. AJIET EDI Cell has MoUs with Industries and organizations
| Sl.No. | Name | Department & Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Kiran Kumar V G | HOD-ECE | Coordinator |
| 2 | Prof. John Prakash Veigas | HOD-AIDS | Member |
| 3 | Mrs. Babitha | Asst. Prof-Civil | Member |
| 4 | Mrs. Aishwarya M. Bhat | Asst. Prof-CSE | Member |
| 5 | Mrs. Navya S Rai | Asst. Prof-ISE | Member |
| 6 | Mr. Prasad B. G | Asst. Prof-Mech | Member |
| 7 | Mrs. Namratha Kumari | Asst. Prof-Chemistry | Member |
FOSTERING YOUTH-LED ENTREPRENEURSHIP SEED BUDGET DISTRIBUTION- Project Code unnati organized by ORGANISED BY UNDP, SAP Labs India, the State Government of Karnataka, and youth innovators
On International Youth Day 2022, 15 youth innovators and winners of the ‘Youth Innovation Challenge’ were felicitated with up to 1 lakh seed funding each to develop their ideas into social enterprises under Project Code Unnati. The event will see participation from UNDP, SAP Labs India, the State Government of Karnataka, and youth innovators.
Mr.Adithya Subrahmanya Sharma from Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mr Shobith from Civil Engineering Department had won the seed money of 1 lakh each
Dr. Selva Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Education and Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka Mr. Ashwin Gowda, IRS, Managing Director, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation, Government of Karnataka, Mr. Mohammed Anzy S., Chief Operating Officer, SAP Labs India, Mr. Gunjan Patel, Regional Director-CSR, Asia Pacific and Japan SAP were the dignitaries present for the event.
Entrepreneurship Development Program on “Basics of Startups: How to get Started”
The AIC Nitte and IIC-ED Cell AJIET organized a Entrepreneurship Development Program on “Basics of Startups: How to get Started”
1. Emerging ecosystem for a startup in India -Dr A P Achar CEO AIC Nitte Incubation Centre
The first session was on the importance of Student Start-ups. Dr A P Achar began with the definition of a startup. He talked about how Innovation is important in entrepreneurship. He also talked about student support for Startups from AIC nitte
Participants were apprised on factors to consider before starting a startup. He laid stress upon the need to take initiative and to have the courage for unique and forward steps to become an entrepreneur.
2. Opportunities and support for startups -Dr Arun Isloor Former Professor In-charge-NITK STEP
Dr Arun Isloor spoke on the various support schemes provided by various funding agencies like DST, Startup India, Startup Karnataka, Manipal Bioincubators etc. He also talked about financial, infrastructural, and regulatory support for your startup in technology, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, etc.
3. Experience sharing by successful entrepreneurs- Mr Prajwal VK Founder, Iddia Inventions Private Limited”
Mr Prajwal VK, recounted his entrepreneurial story in the third session. He provided real-life examples of essential characteristics that any young student must possess in order to start their own firm or become an entrepreneur. What where the stages of an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs must keep up with current trends and desires. He underlined the need of conducting market research before beginning any business.
Career Guidance - "How To Crack Competitive Exams"
The Study metro Mangaluru and IIC-ED Cell AJIET organized a talk on “Career guidance - How to crack competitive exams”.
The primary objective of the presentation was to provide comprehensive guidance to students aspiring to excel in competitive exams and explore educational opportunities abroad. The session aimed to equip students with the necessary information and resources to achieve their academic and career goals
Some of the points covered in the session
Briefing for Competitive Exams:
- GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Overview of the exam Eligibility criteria Preparation tips and resources
- CAT (Common Admission Test) Exam format and sections Admission process for IIMs Study materials and strategies
- UPSC ESE (Union Public Service Commission Engineering Services Examination) Exam structure and syllabus Important dates and application process Tips for success
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Types of tests (Academic and General Training) Scoring system Preparation resources
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Exam format and sections Scoring and interpretation Study tips
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) Overview of the exam Importance for MBA admissions Preparation strategies
- Study Abroad Education: Procedures: Application process for universities abroad Required documentation (transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, etc.) Visa application process Benefits: Exposure to diverse cultures Enhanced career opportunities Access to world-class education and facilities Development of global networks
C-DAC Mission mode Programme
The ED Cell (IIC) AJIET in association with Electronics and Communication Engineering Department organized a session on “C-DAC Mission mode Programmes”
Students of Electonics and Communication Engineering, Civil and Mechanical Engineering participated in the event.
Speaker Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin Chief Investigator of Ministry of Electronics & IT introduced about the CDAC programmes the funds for students that the students can take up and career opportunities at CDAC.
He talked about how Innovation is important while learning at CDAC. Participants were apprised on factors to consider before taking up programs at CDAC.
He talked about the projects that has been carried out at CDAC Bangalore and what the students can take at CDAC the internships at CDAC as well
Highlights of the session
After being denied a Cray supercomputer by the United States in 1987 due to a fear of it being used for military purposes, India started a program to develop an indigenous supercomputer in collaboration with Russia.
Supercomputers were considered a double-edged weapon capable of assisting in the development of nuclear weapons.
For the purpose of achieving self-sufficiency in the field, C-DAC was established by the Department of Electronics in 1988. Vijay Bhatkar was hired as the Director of C-DAC.
The project was given an initial run of 3 years and an initial funding of ₹30,00,00,000 as the same amount of money and time was usually expended to secure the purchase of a supercomputer from the US.
In 1990, a prototype was produced and was benchmarked at the 1990 Zurich Supercomputering Show (CONPAR 1990). It surpassed most other systems, placing second after US.
The final result of the effort was the PARAM 8000, which was installed in 1991.
It is considered India's first supercomputer.
5 Days UNDP Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme from 18th April, 2022 to 22nd April, 2022
5 Days UNDP Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme from 18th April, 2022 to 22nd April, 2022 organised by Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Cell, AJIET and Insitute Innovation Council , Mangaluru.
START UP CHALLENGE EVENT Organised by Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Cell, AJIET Mangaluru.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has collaborated with SAP Labs India and United Nations Volunteers (UNV) for a multi-year partnership, to empower youth and women for future employability skills and entrepreneurship across the four districts of Karnataka - Bengaluru Rural, Dakshina Kannada, Raichur, Ramanagara.
The Startup Challenge finale for the Dakshina Kannada region was held in AJIET Campus.
Students from various colleges whose ideas were shortlisted presented their ideas.
The Program was inaugurated by the chief guest Mr Prsahanth Kumar Mishra IAS, Director MESCOM , Dr Shantharama Rai Principal AJIET and Mr. Govindaraj Jeyachandran State Head UNDP and Dr AnathaPadmnabha Achar CEO ATAL INCUBATION CENTER Nitte.
Over 100 students from the Dakshina Kannada region presented their ideas and 30 students of AJIET presented their ideas.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation” as Career Opportunity
The ED Cell (IIC) AJIET in association with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Seventh Sense Talent Solutions organized a workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” as Career Opportunity the event was organized on the Entrepreureship day.Students of final years of all branches attended the event.
- Speaker Mr. Robin Jose (Entrepreneur, SR PROPELLERS PVT LTD)
- Mrs Lydia Project Associate UNDP:
The first session was on the importance of Entrepreneurship Skills. Mr. Mr. Robin Jose spoke about the need for startups to boost the economy os a country . He talked about how Innovation is important in entrepreneurship. Participants were apprised on factors to consider before starting a startup. How to organize funds and how to get bank loans He laid stress upon the need to take initiative and to have the courage for unique and forward steps to become an entrepreneur. He also mentioned that it is not necessary that one should have sound financial knowledge, to begin with a start-up and convert into a successful entrepreneur. He also shared his journey as an entrepreneur the do’s and don’ts. He gave real-life examples of certain traits that are necessary for any young student to have their start-up or become an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs must keep themselves abreast of the current trends and demands. He emphasized the importance of market research before starting any business.
The resource person spoke on the topic of Innovation, creative thinking and design thinking and it was insightful and interactive. How UNDP helps in providing training and bringing up the talents.
