ISB Welcomes 51 Aspiring Entrepreneurs for the Inaugural I-Venture Immersive Programme; Unveils State-of-the-Art Classroom

ivi

Hyderabad, October 4, 2024: The Indian School of Business (ISB) has officially launched the inaugural batch of its I-Venture Immersive (ivi) programme, a six-month, full-time, on-campus initiative aimed at nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs. This unique programme is designed to guide participants from the initial discovery of ideas to the creation of scalable ventures.

The launch event was marked by the unveiling of a state-of-the-art classroom, specifically designed for the ivi programme, by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Ministry of Education, along with ISB Dean Professor Madan Pillutla and Professor Bhagwan Chowdhry, Faculty Director of I-Venture @ ISB. This new classroom, envisioned as a hub for innovation and collaboration, will foster creative thinking and hands-on learning.

During his speech, Shri Chaudhary applauded ISB’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in India. He emphasized the diversity of the founding batch, noting that over 40% of the participants are women, and expressed optimism for their future ventures. "This programme will empower aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality, further strengthening the country's startup ecosystem," he remarked.

The I-Venture Immersive programme, described as "more than an incubator, more than a school," offers transformative support and funding opportunities to help entrepreneurs develop their innovative ideas. The first cohort consists of 51 entrepreneurs, with 22 women and 29 men, who began the programme on October 3, 2024, at ISB’s Hyderabad campus.

Mr. Saumya Kumar, Director of I-Venture @ ISB, along with industry leaders and startup experts, also attended the inaugural session.

For more information about the programme, visit: ISB I-Venture Immersive.

Published date : 05 Oct 2024 10:25AM