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Kanpur, January 17, 2023: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur hosted the 11th edition of the annual entrepreneurial event - E-SUMMIT'22 from 13-15 January, 2023, amidst an august gathering of leading entrepreneurs. The inaugural ceremony had Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director IIT Kanpur, highlighting the institute’s entrepreneurial journey and significance of organizing the event. It was followed by a keynote address by Chief Guest Padma Shri BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman & Board Member-Cyient and former Chairman, NASSCOM.
In his keynote address, Dr. Reddy talked about his initial phase as an entrepreneur and the challenges. He drew parallel to the entrepreneurial ecosystem back in the 90s and how it has evolved in great measure to reach to today’s level. Dr. Reddy’s address was followed by a panel discussion where Mr. Rajiv Batra, Founder Palo Alto Networks; and Mr. Sanjiv Rangrass, Independent Director Zetwerk & former Group Head, ITC joined him, along with Mr. Ravi Purohit, Vice President & India Head at ColorTokens as the chair for the session. The topic for the panel discussion was "The Decade of Avant-Garde Innovation". The panel discussion brought into context the innovations of the decade and the future of the entrepreneurial world. The discussion was primarily focused on the logistics of building a startup from the ground up. The panelists talked about the value of company culture and focus on specialization in key areas. Mr. Sanjiv Rangrass stressed upon the significance of agri-business in today’s time and how it is changing the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The panelists also reminisced about their own entrepreneurial journeys and what challenges they had to face in their time as an entrepreneur trying to make it happen. The panelists, however, echoed in unison the idea that the 21st century will be “the Indian century”, as India’s demographic dividend and increase in manufacturing and sustainability solutions will lead to the nation’s exponential growth in the foreseeable future. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director IIT Kanpur, said, “We’re delighted to host the 11th edition of our E-Summit’22 with a host of dignitaries who have led the way with their inspiring entrepreneurial ventures. At IIT Kanpur, we already have a very strong ecosystem of incubation and innovation, with our incubator (SIIC) currently having over 150+ incubated startups. Our startups cater to diverse sectors and are growing significantly. With that in mind, I hope that the successful conduction of E-Summit’22 would help our students and the other participants inculcate an entrepreneurial spirit quintessential in today’s fast-changing world.” On the second day, Ms. Shweta Bajpai, Vertical Head – Finserv, Media, Travel, Meta India, gave a keynote address on “Renaissance of Tech Rise of Metaverse”. The talk focused on how the metaverse is about to change the day-to-day life and make many things possible from the comfort of home, like experiencing a music concert virtually by sitting at home. The virtual gaming space will be one to watch out for as the technology evolves, allowing more and more immersion while gaming. The future of office workspaces also seems to lie in the virtual world as the number of corporates looking to move towards a hybrid cum work-from-home model spikes higher by the day. A Startup Expo was organized as part of the event, where several startups from diverse areas showcased their next-gen products. The Expo was inaugurated by Mr. Rishabh Jain, Co-Founder & Director, Kataria Ecotech Pvt Ltd. The startup Boltly launched their novel e-bike on the Expo stage. IIT Kanpur-incubated startup E-Spin Nanotech showcased their nanotechnology-based innovations including a novel hand wash, while another incubated startup Likhotronics showcased their revolutionary writing kit for children. Several other startups from SIIC, IIT Kanpur ecosystem as well as from outside participated in the Expo. The grand finale of the UpStart business model competition was held on the third day, where the selected startups showcased their innovative ideas. The results for the competition is yet to announce. Former Co-founder & MD of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover, was the Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony, where he interacted with the students. The Summit saw the brightest minds competing against each other to prove their mettle and learn ways to secure funding opportunities. Workshops, talk sessions, and Industrialists Conclave were hosted amidst great participation from students and aspiring entrepreneurs. Competitions such as ‘Be an Angel’, ‘Decrypt’, ‘Sell your Sole’, ‘Pitchers’, ‘Stock the Stock’, also gave the event an exciting momentum. About IIT Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur was established on 2nd November 1959 by an Act of Parliament. The institute has a sprawling campus spread over 1055 acres with large pool of academic and research resources spanning across 19 departments, 22 centres, and 3 Interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with 540 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students. In addition to formal undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the institute has been active in research and development in areas of value to both industry and government. For more information, visit https://www.iitk.ac.in.
Experts to impart entrepreneurial knowledge as IIT Kanpur gears up for E-Summit'22 from 13th-15th January 2023; Dr. B. V. R. Mohan Reddy to be Chief Guest
Kanpur, January 8, 2023: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, has announced an exciting lineup of experts and seasoned entrepreneurs who will impart knowledge on entrepreneurship and business, as the institute gears up for the 11th edition of its annual Entrepreneurial festival - "E-SUMMIT" from 13th-15th January, 2023. The event, being hosted by the student-run Entrepreneurship Cell from IIT Kanpur, echoes the continuum effort by the institute to provide a platform to stimulate discussions on ideas that turn issues into opportunities to revolutionize society. Padma Shri B. V. R. Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman & Board Member-Cyient, will grace as the Chief Guest for the Inaugural Ceremony; while former Co-founder & MD of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover, will be the Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony.
E-Summit’22 strives to be the one-stop platform for bringing together everyone associated with the entrepreneurial ecosystem - ideators, pitchers, VCs, mentors, and enthusiasts; all under one roof for empowering ideas that have the potential to play a key role in shaping the future of the country. The theme for the much-awaited event this year is - Renaissance and Rise. As the Chief Guest of the Inaugural Session of E'Summit’22, Dr. B. V. R. Mohan Reddy will be delivering a keynote address, sharing his insights and experiences with the attendees. Dr. Reddy is also the Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIT Hyderabad & IIT Roorkee. His vast expertise in the entrepreneurial domain would inspire and motivate attendees to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director IIT Kanpur said, “We’re glad to be hosting the 11th edition of our annual E’Summit with a host of leaders who have made significant mark in India’s entrepreneurial spectrum. This summit is a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from some of the most successful and innovative leaders in the tech and business world, and to network with like-minded individuals from across the country. We are confident that E'Summit'22 will be a valuable and inspiring experience for all and would motivate aspiring entrepreneurs to shape their ideas into successful ventures." The other keynote speakers from the Summit includes the likes of Shri Saurabh Chandra (Former Secretary, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India), Mr. Sanjiv Rangrass (Independent Director Zetwerk, Former group head ITC), Mr. Sudeep Choudhari (Head India Blockchain at NPCI), Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari (CEO of National Skill Development Corporation), Ms. Shweta Bajpai, Vertical Head – Finserv, Media, Travel, Meta India, among others. As the Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony on 15 Jan, Former co-founder & MD of BharatPe, and Shark Tank fame, Ashneer Grover will share valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. The attendees will get a chance to closely interact and seek answers to pertinent queries. Talk sessions under E-Summit’22 are designed to educate and inspire young budding entrepreneurs, to take the leap of faith, and start their own startups. With workshops such as - How to onboard your first 100 customers, Mint your first NFT, Network makes your Net-worth, Ad-Venture, and hands-on training sessions by esteemed mentors lined up, E-Summit’22 will offer a platform to hone creative, innovative, and feasible ideas/solutions relating to day-to-day problems. E-Summit’22 will also host the grand finale of the UpStart business model competition, which is a core component of the Summit; along with a Startup Expo with participation from startups, investors, speakers, organizations, from all over India. The event will see brightest minds competing against each other to grab a chance to network with the best of the best, earn equity-less-funding and incubation opportunities and also winning rewards along the way. Competitions such as ‘Be an Angel’, ‘Decrypt’, ‘Sell your Sole’, ‘Pitchers’, ‘Stock the Stock’, will put decisiveness, analytical thinking, business acumen, and communications skills of the participants to test. All the participants will stand a chance to widen their knowledge about the startup ecosystem with mentoring from industry experts, along with the chance to win cash prizes. Amazing rewards worth Rs 1 Lakh and E-Summit’22 Goodies worth 25 Lakhs also await the participants. There will be professional passes for working professionals, including investors, startup founders, government officials, industrialists. Registrations are open with more details at: https://www.ecelliitk.org/ About IIT Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur was established on 2nd November 1959 by an Act of Parliament. The institute has a sprawling campus spread over 1055 acres with large pool of academic and research resources spanning across 19 departments, 22 centres, and 3 Interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with 540 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students. In addition to formal undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the institute has been active in research and development in areas of value to both industry and government. For more information, visit https://www.iitk.ac.in.
IIT Kanpur to host annual entrepreneurial event E-Summit'22 from 13th-15th January 2023
Kanpur, December 23, 2022:Entrepreneurship Cell – a student-run entrepreneurship body from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is hosting the 11th edition of its annual Entrepreneurial festival - "E-SUMMIT" from 13th-15th January, 2023 in a continuum effort to provide a platform to stimulate discussions on ideas that turn issues into opportunities to revolutionize society. The theme for the much-awaited event this year is - Renaissance and Rise.
E- Cell, IIT Kanpur's trademark event, UpStart Nationals, which is a vital component of the E-Summit’22, saw an overwhelming response from startups. The National business model competition saw over 250+ registrations across various cities. 42 startups out of those got to pitch their ideas to top-notch investment firms like Indian Angel Network, IvyCamp Ventures, Atal Incubation Centre - CCMB, Chiratae Ventures, Ankur Capital, Orios Venture Partners, IAN Fund, Hyderabad Angels, Blume Ventures and SucSEED Ventures. The UpStart Finale will be conducted at IIT Kanpur during E-Summit’22, following intense mentoring and brainstorming provided to the startups by experienced mentors. E-Summit’22 strives to be the one-stop platform for bringing together everyone associated with the entrepreneurial ecosystem - ideators, pitchers, VCs, mentors, and enthusiasts; all under one roof for empowering ideas that have the potential to play a key role in shaping the future of the country. A series of talk sessions, workshops, and competitions, each catering to a different segment of the audience will complement in achieving this objective. Talk sessions under E-Summit’22 are designed to educate and inspire young budding entrepreneurs, to take the leap of faith, and start their own startups. With workshops and hands-on training sessions by esteemed mentors lined up, E-Summit’22 will offer a platform to hone creative, innovative, and feasible ideas/solutions relating to day-to-day problems. Along with the UpStart business model competition, a Startup Expo will highlight the E-Summit’22, where startups, investors, speakers, organizations, from all over India will participate to reflect on innovative ideas. The event will see brightest minds competing against each other to grab a chance to network with the best of the best, earn equity-less-funding and incubation opportunities and also winning rewards along the way. The competitions such as ‘Be an Angel’, ‘Decrypt’, ‘Sell your Sole’, ‘Pitchers’, ‘Stock the Stock’, will put decisiveness, analytical thinking, business acumen, and communications skills of the participants to test. All the participants will stand a chance to widen their knowledge about the startup ecosystem with mentoring from industry experts, along with the chance to win cash prizes. Registrations are open with more details at: https://www.ecelliitk.org/ About IIT Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur was established on 2nd November 1959 by an Act of Parliament. The institute has a sprawling campus spread over 1055 acres with large pool of academic and research resources spanning across 19 departments, 22 centres, and 3 Interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with 540 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students. In addition to formal undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the institute has been active in research and development in areas of value to both industry and government. For more information, visit https://www.iitk.ac.in. |
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