{"id":9307,"date":"2026-06-17T10:20:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/?p=9307"},"modified":"2026-08-19T10:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:24:09","slug":"induction-programme-1-introduction-to-startup-and-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/excelinstitutions.com\/excel_polytechnic\/induction-programme-1-introduction-to-startup-and-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"INDUCTION PROGRAMME 1 \u2013 INTRODUCTION TO STARTUP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Date: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">17 June 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Organized by: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Institutional Induction Programme (Coordinator: HoD \/ EEE)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Venue: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">College Seminar Hall \/ Auditorium&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Year: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2026\u201327<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Objective<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To introduce first-year students to the fundamentals of startups and entrepreneurship; to create awareness about innovation, business opportunities, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem; and to motivate students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brief Introduction<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As part of the First-Year Induction Programme for Academic Year 2026\u201327, a dedicated session on Introduction to Startup and Entrepreneurship was conducted to inspire newly admitted students toward innovation-driven careers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detailed Report<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The session was handled by Dr. C. Mohan Raj, Incubation Associate Manager, Excel TBI, Excel Engineering College. Key topics included basics of entrepreneurship and startup culture, identification of business opportunities, problem-solving through innovation, and stages of developing a startup from idea to commercialization. Students were introduced to incubation support, funding avenues, and government schemes relevant to young innovators. The interactive pedagogy encouraged questions and reflective thinking. Faculty coordinator S. Satheeshkumar, HoD\/EEE, ensured smooth conduct, attendance, and geo-tagged photographic documentation. The programme mapped effectively to relevant POs associated with modern tool usage, communication, project management, and lifelong learning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cI never thought diploma students could also build startups. This session changed my perspective.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:300,&quot;335559737&quot;:300,&quot;335559738&quot;:80,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360,&quot;335572083&quot;:24,&quot;335572084&quot;:8,&quot;335572085&quot;:6240795,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student Participation Details<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">More than 250 students actively participated in the programme. The session provided valuable insights and enhanced students\u2019 awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation culture, and incubation support. Participants interacted with the resource person and clarified doubts through an engaging discussion session.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outcomes \/ Benefits<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clear understanding of startups and entrepreneurship concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Awareness of incubation centres, funding, and government support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Motivation to pursue innovative ideas early in the academic journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Induction evidence aligned with institutional quality processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coordinator Details<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Satheeshkumar, HOD \/ EEE<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chief Guest \/ Resource Person: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. C. 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