Nurturing Innovators to Develop Startup

On 3.05.2024 a talk on "Nurturing Innovators to Develop Startup” was organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and IIC in association with the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The session was handled by Ms.M. Sumathi, TP solar Ltd. from 9.30 PM – 12.30 PM. 41 students and 2 faculties participated. This event was coordinated by Mrs. M. Mary Sumitha AP/EEE. This event was conducted with the guidance of Dr. Lourdes Poobala Rayen, EDC Director.

The program started with the welcome address by M. Mary Sumitha, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Francis Xavier Engineering College. The resource person started the speech by addressing the gathering and spoke about entrepreneurship, identifying innovative talent like seek out creative thinkers, recognize passion and drive, Identify cross -Functional Skills. She also encourages the students dedicating their time to connect with experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders, and take Hands -on training, and also encourage the innovates to collaborate and learn from one another’s successes and failures. She spoke about cultivating a collaborative environment like shared workspaces cross functional teams, networking events. She also explained grants and competitions, investor connections and incubator and accelerator programs. She spoke about overcoming challenges and setbacks, celebrating successes and mile stones. She also listed some of the startups in Tamil Nadu and also told some winning history.