The MITSDE Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are committed to providing a robust platform that empowers students, working professionals, start-ups, alumni, and corporate partners to explore and realize their entrepreneurial ambitions. Our mission is to inspire innovation, encourage creativity, and support the development of sustainable business ventures through education, webinars, and networking opportunities.

Objectives

  • Promote Entrepreneurial Thinking: Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students and professionals by offering competitions, workshops, seminars, which enhance innovation and problem-solving skills.
  • Support Start-up Growth: Provide guidance, resources, and mentorship to budding entrepreneurs and start-ups, helping them navigate the challenges of business development and scale their ventures.
  • Facilitate Networking Opportunities: Create a collaborative environment where entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and industry experts can connect, share ideas, and form strategic partnerships.
  • Encourage Continuous Learning: Offer access to cutting-edge knowledge and best practices in entrepreneurship through regular interactions with successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and subject matter experts.
  • Foster Corporate Collaboration Bridge the gap between academia and industry by engaging corporate partners in the development of entrepreneurial initiatives, thereby enhancing the practical relevance and impact of our programs.

    • Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Committee

    The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will constitute of the following members as per the constitution decided in the board resolution no. Board Resolution No.15/ 24

    S.No Name Designation
    1 Dr Suhrud Neurgaonkar (Director) Chairperson
    2 Dr Rajesh Raut (Associate Professor) HOD- CIE
    3 Prof. Bhagyashree Pande (Assistant Professor) Member
    4 Prof. Bonnie Rajesh (Assistant Professor) Member
    5 Nitin Sonawane (Regional Sales Head-IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd) External Member

    What We do

    We conduct following activities to promote entrepreneurial thinking

    InnovateNEXT

    InnovateNEXT is national level annual business plan competition aimed at discovering and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. In this competition students get the opportunity to present their innovative business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges, gain valuable feedback, and compete for exciting prizes.

    KnowledgeHub

    Under KnowledgeHub we conduct webinars which are expertly designed to deliver valuable insights, skill enhancement, and industry trends. These sessions feature thought leaders and subject matter experts, providing a dynamic platform for learning and professional development. Whether you are a student, working professional, or entrepreneur, our webinars offer actionable knowledge to help you stay ahead in your field.

    Calendar/Timetable

    Below are the calendar details for upcoming sessions/webinars under KnowledgeHub in collaboration with MITSDE Bootcamp

    Date Topics Trainer Status
    Jan 2025 Strategic Communication and Public Speaking Mr. Jagdish Kumawat (Founder - The Sales Masters. Communication Coach, Corporate Sales Trainer) Ongoing
    Jan 2025 Personal Financial Planning Ms. Nema Buch (Founder - Wishing Tree. Personal Finance) Ongoing
    Feb 2025 Marketing Analytics Mr. Lijin (Assistant Manager, KPMG, BE & Learning Services) Upcoming
    Feb 2025 Power BI Dr. Chanakya Kumar (Academician, Researcher, Business Analyst, Data Scientist) Upcoming

    Connect X

    Under ConnectX we conduct networking events, one on one dissection that offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, industry experts, and potential collaborators. These events foster meaningful interactions, allowing you to expand your professional network and explore new opportunities. Whether you are seeking mentorship or simply want to exchange ideas, our networking events are the perfect platform for professional growth.

    Contact us: edcell@mitsde.com