Vision:
- Producing successful entrepreneurs imbibed with leadership qualities using innovative and ethical business practices to make global impact
- To prepare next generation of Entrepreneurs who would contribute to the Economic and Social Development of India.
- Our vision is to aid the growth of our society by enabling entrepreneurs with integrity & sustainability and encourage individual ability and creativity.
- To be a well recognized centre of excellence for entrepreneurship development to create successful entrepreneurs.
Mission:
- Instill the passion and spirit among students to pursue entrepreneurship
- To be the leader in enabling & facilitating entrepreneurs, support the sparks of budding entrepreneurs and manifesting the spirit and energy of young students from ideation to start-up to establishment and scaling up with integrity and sustainability through constant guidance & mentoring through various programs and schemes.
- To foster entrepreneurial thinking, promote, facilitate the business knowledge. Develop aspiring entrepreneurs into motivated, ethical and dynamic business leaders.
- Inculcating a culture of innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit on the campus, through various activities and campaigns.
- Serving as a catalyst for entrepreneurship at Parul University by supporting and incubating entrepreneurial ideas.
- Creating a strong foundation of academic learning in the field of entrepreneurship not only to acquaint students with concepts but also with the application of the same.
Long Term Goals (5 Years):
- Motivate students to develop their own startups
- Develop business incubators
- Create corpus fund to seed ventures
Short Term Goals (2 Years):
- To provide a platform for interaction with entrepreneurs
- Impart entrepreneurial education/skills amongst students through various trainings and exercise
- Arrange vibrant interaction with organizations promoting the cause of entrepreneurship.
ED Cell Student Volunteers :
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Patron- Rev. Dr. G. Vazhan Arasu Director- Dr. Ashu Jain Members (Teachers)
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Activities:
2023-2024
- ED VENTURE WORKSHOPS Date: 29th November 2023Objective: The ED Venture workshop series aims to empower budding entrepreneurs providing insights and guidance across various entrepreneurial phases. With accomplished speakers and diverse sponsorships, the workshops intend to inspire, educate, and facilitate the transformation of ideas into successful ventures. The primary goal is to nurture a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, equipping participants with the necessary tools and motivation for their entrepreneurial journey.
Benefits: Participants experienced a platform fostering innovation, honing problem-solving skills, and offering internships, preparing them to translate ideas into viable entrepreneurial ventures. Additionally, the workshop facilitated valuable networking opportunities, opening doors for future entrepreneurial endeavors.
Event Overview: The workshop, held on 29th November 2023 from 1:00 pm onwards, commenced with an insightful speech by Rev. Dr. G. Vazhan Arasu, emphasizing Aadhar’s role in fostering innovation. Five distinguished speakers were introduced and felicitated by ED Cell members, contributing unique perspectives on entrepreneurial success.
Outcomes: The workshop facilitated numerous internship opportunities for participants, enhancing their practical exposure. It fostered engaging interactions between speakers and attendees, offering valuable insights and practical advice.
Key Speaker Highlights:
- Abhishek Agarwal, Director TM.E., discussed the success cycle’s nuances, emphasizing execution, business growth stages, and keys to sustained suCcess.
- Amit Narain, Founder of Bite Chocolate Delights, shared an inspiring journey about pursuing passion, determination, and taking leaps of faith.
- Hradayesh Roy addressed effective communication, highlighting purposeful articulation and the power of storytelling.
- Abul Khan, Founder of AIRM Drone, focused on daring to dream, integrating technologies, and the importance of goal-driven living.
- Pratham Naidu, Founder of DropX, shed light on startup initiation, emphasizing professionalism, enthusiasm, and problem-solving.
- SNAP AND SEEK COMPETITION
Date: 6th November 2023
Objective:
The objective of the competition was to encourage participants to showcase creativity through photography, using the campus environment and provided props to craft distinct and innovative poses.
Task Description:
Participants were instructed to:
- Utilize provided props creatively to compose a unique solo pose within the campus surroundings.
- Collaborate with a group to create a distinctive pose, standing out from other group poses captured during the competition.
- Capture a group photo in the most aesthetically pleasing area of the campus, showcasing camaraderie and the beauty of the campus setting.
Competition Execution:
Participants engaged in the challenge by brainstorming innovative poses that incorporated the provided props while exploring different areas of the IIT Bombay campus. They collaborated closely to devise a unique group pose that would stand out among the entries, emphasizing creativity and originality.
Evaluation Criteria: Judging was based on:
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- Creativity and uniqueness of the solo pose.
- Originality and distinctiveness of the group pose.
- Aesthetic appeal and choice of location for the group photo.
- Overall composition, creativity, and storytelling within the photographs.
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- UDYOGINI SEMINAR Date: 14th October 2023objective:
The primary objective of the “Udyogini Orientation 2.0’ was to empower women by fostering entrepreneurship as a viable and powerful career choice. It aimed to equip female participants with the essential skills, knowledge and confidence to pursue entrepreneurship ventures, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic corporate landscape.
Benefits:
- Encouraged women’s participation in entrepreneurship.
- Provided networking opportunities and mentorship access.
- Increased awareness of available resources and support.
- Bridged academia and industry through the MoU signing. Empowered women to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations.
Event Overview:
The ‘Udyogini Orientation 2.0’ held on October 14, 2023, from 3:00 5:00 pm at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Jabalpur, was a collaborative effort between the ED Cell and Jabalpur Incubation Center (JIC). The event aimed to inspire, educate, and support aspiring female entrepreneurs by providing them with a platform to explore entrepreneurship as a career.
Key Speaker Highlights:
- Ankit Rajak (Manager, JIC) shared insights into available resources and opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.
- Preeti Chaudhary (Founder, Madhya Bharat Angels) provided inspiration through her entrepreneurial journey.
- Megha Upadhyay, Startup Consultant (Scheme IC) highlighted schemes and initiatives supporting women in business.
Outcomes:
- Over 70 students participated, gaining valuable insights into entrepreneurship.
- Encouraged women to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career choice. Facilitated networking and mentorship opportunities.
- The signing of the MoU between St. Aloysius College and JIC marked a significant collaboration promoting innovation and growth.
- JABALPUR INCUBATION CENTRE VISIT
Date: 30th September 2023
Objective:
Empower students with entrepreneurial skills for self-employment opportunities.
Benefits:
- Nurture creativity and idea generation.
- Develop problem-solving abilities and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Prepare for practical aspects of entrepreneurship, including idea pitching and execution.
Event Overview:
The workshop provided a platform for students to engage in interactive sessions and discussions with successful entrepreneurs. It aimed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the startup landscape. Key Speaker Highlights:
- Ms. Mohita Tripathi: Shared experiences on idea generation and the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship.
Mr. Dikshant Tamrakar: Discussed practical strategies for executing entrepreneurial ideas.
- Mr. Abul Khan: Shared invaluable experiences on the startup journey. Mr. Rahul Rai: Focused on the significance of networking and collaboration in startups.
Outcomes:
- Internship opportunities across diverse startup domains.
- Networking opportunities facilitated through the event.
- Increased understanding of Jabalpur Incubation Centre’s role in startup nurturing.
The collaborative success of this event was made possible by the active participation of key members, including Dr. Ashu Jain (Director), Ms. Mansi Chouhan, Mr. Priyanshu Manani, Mr. Yash Jain, Mr. Krishna Nayak, Ms. Shruti Dubey, Ms. Pakhi Garg, Ms. Vidhi Kapoor, Mr. Deepak Gupta, Mr. Sakshat Khandelwal, Ms. Nidhi Tayal, Mr. Sahil Poptani, Mr. Pratham Kharate, and Ms. Khushi Kaushal. Their contributions ensured a valuable and enriching experience for all attendees.
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- IIC EVENTDate – 9th September 2023Objective:
The IIC 5.0 event, conducted at St. Aloysius College Jabalpur by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (ED Cell), aimed to underscore the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship. The goal was to shed light on how students can leverage India’s ongoing growth momentum.
Benefits:
This event served as a spark for inspiring and empowering future business leaders from St. Aloysius College, providing them with invaluable insights to fuel their entrepreneurial spirit and also encouraging them to be job providers in the real world.
Event Overview:
Coordinated with precision by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (ED Cell) at St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur, the IIC 5.0 event unfolded on September 9, 2023. The event aimed to spread awareness about IIC 5.0, featuring Mr. Abhishek Ranjan, Innovation Officer at the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, Govt. Of India, as the resource person. The event emphasized the significance of innovation and entrepreneurship, shedding light on how students can harness India’s ongoing growth momentum. Mr. Ranjan shared insights into government schemes supporting startups, funding opportunities, and the encouragement of women entrepreneurs in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Key Speaker Highlight:
During the event, Mr. Abhishek Ranjan, highlighted the government’s support through various schemes, funding initiatives, and a dedicated focus on encouraging women entrepreneurs, underlining the integral role these elements play in shaping a brighter future. He also briefed the audience about the ongoing projects under IIC and how young minds from different backgrounds have come up with such brainstorming ideas from all over India.
Outcomes:
The event sparked a vibrant interest in entrepreneurship, guiding attendees to believe in their startup potential and emphasizing the importance of a well-crafted strategy. It instilled confidence, encouraging participants to see their ventures as contributors to the entrepreneurial landscape. Emphasizing the importance of overcoming hesitation, the event assured attendees of a supportive environment and readily available assistance for those seeking guidance. Overall, it encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs to share their innovative concepts, assuring them that a helping hand awaits those who step forward with their ideas.
- IIC EVENTDate – 9th September 2023Objective:
- On September 23, 2023, ED Cell and Department of Commerce joined forces with the Asian Institute of Family Management Business (AIFMB) to host a highly informative webinar on Entrepreneurship and Innovation through Zoom Meetings from 4 to 5 pm under the leadership and supervision of Dr. Rupali Ahluwalia (Head, Department of Commerce) and Dr. Ashu Jain (Director, ED cell, St. Aloysius College). The event was the part of MoU activity where Ms. Sujata Roy (Program Director, AIFMB) has played a significant role of conducting the program. Principal Rev. Dr. G. Vazhan Arasu congratulated to the highly dedicated team members of ED cell. The event was managed by Ms. Roopal Parashar (Event Incharge), Ms. Shruti Dubey, Ms. Radha, Mr. Siddharth, Ms. Khushi Kaushal, Ms. Pakhi Garg, Mr. Deepak Gupta, Ms. Preet Kaur, Mr. Tushar, Ms. Komalpreet, Mr. Daksh Verma, Mr. Sarthak Khandelwal and Mr. Krishna Nayak.
The speakers for the session were Mr. Hitesh Adwani (Director, The Choice Fashions Pvt. Ltd.) and Mr. Shankar Venkatraman (Founder and Managing Director of Excel Power Systems).
- ED cell in collaboration with Department of Commerce celebrated international Youth Day with the caption “YOUTH UNITE” where activities like Group Discussion, Debate, Rakhi making workshop, handmade art and craft stalls were conducted. More than 150 students have participated and gained the experiencial learning
Date- 26.08.2023
Venue- St. Aloysius College Autonomous Jabalpur
2022-2023
- Workshop on Sanitizer, lipstick and hand wash making By Entrepreneurship Development Date: 29th March 2023 Timings: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm,
Objectives:
To initiate the idea of small scale industry in the mind of young youth .
To understand students the concept of various product making and selling.
Benefits:
This workshop will help Students to learn the process of making product like lipstick, hand wash and sanitizer. It will help to develop the idea about how to start their business at minimum cost .Production procedure was demonstrated by Dr. Amita Chatri in Chemistry Lab. More than 50 students were participated with great zeal.
Report:
Two Days workshop for making product like hand wash and shampoo was organized by ED Cell .Students were very enthusiastic to learn the process of making different product at lower cost. .Production procedure was demonstrated by Dr. Amita Chatri in Chemistry Lab. More than 50 students were participated with great zeal.
- Entrepreneurship BOOT CAMP 2023 11th March 2023
Objectives:
To train students to acquire deep Entrepreneurship skills at early age so they can be self-employed .The main aim of this camp to encourage students to be a Job Giver, not a Job Seeker.
Benefits:
The motive behind conducting Entrepreneurship BOOT CAMP 2023 to give students the opportunity to practice creative thinking, drawing ideas, problem-solving, and idea generation. This Boot-Camp helps young youth to develop an entrepreneurial mind and learn how real life pitching of ideas takes place.
Report:
ED Cell of St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur conducted boot camp 2023 on 11th March 2023.It started with an inaugural address by Dr. Ashu Jain, In charge ED Cell where students were briefed about the importance and need of entrepreneurship. The main Speaker of this boot camp was Ms. Mansi Thakkar ,Director – Windplus Pvt Ltd, Leadership Coach and Podcaster. Who talked about developing the right mindset for being an entrepreneur and how to handle failures. Further she added insights about business model and innovative thinking. The Boot Camp was very engaging as around 100 students participated in full spirit.
- With the objective of attaining practical approach along with academic excellence Department of Commerce along with ED Cell has organized “Students Visit “ to Mahakoshal Chamber of Commerce & Industry to attend MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises ) workshop regarding Reuse and single use of Plastic.
- MSME team visited college campus. The objective of their visit was to encourage innovative ideas and to assist students financially in their ideas by giving grant and fellowship which were provided by MSME. The purpose of this encouragement is the development and growth of entrepreneurship in the country. They visited all the labs and go through different patents and innovation done by our students. They appreciated all the ideas and innovation and gave assurance to provide all the benefits of MSMES
- ED cell and Department of Commerce, St. Aloysius College have organized a one day ‘Rakhi Making workshop’ for the students. Ms. Harsha Namdeo was the resource person. Students enjoyed making Rakhi and very happy that this Rakshabandhan they will tie their own hand made rakhi to their brothers. Principal Rev. Dr. G. Vazhan Arasu appreciated this event. Dr. Sonal Rai and Dr. Rupali Ahluwalia Congratulated the team. Event initiative was taken by Dr. Pooja Gupta under the guidance of Dr. Ashu Jain. Active participation was received from Dr. Amita Chhatri, Dr. Surbhi Jain, Ms. Nidhi Rajak, Dr. Nidhi Khurana, Ms. Arifa and the entire Department.
2021-2022
- St. Aloysius College (Auto.) Jabalpur is proud to announce that ED cell , Department of Commerce in collaboration with Jabalpur Incubation Center had organized a 2 days Entrepreneurship Boot camp and Pitching Expo for College Students. More than 130 Students have participated and more than 45 innovative ideas were presented. Principal Rev. Dr. G. Valan Arasu congratulated all the ideas along with participants for the successful event.
- QUIZ COMPETITION
Organised in offline event on 21st october in which various teams participated and they were to choose one correct option from the 4 options given for each questions and in the second round participants were supposed to answer the questions in brief. The event was judged and coordinated by DR. DEEPTI S. DESHPANDE, Mr. SATENDRA JAIN and Dr.ASHU JAIN. 5 teams participated having 3 participants in every team. Student coordinators were Pratham Naidu, Alfia Alvi and Mohammad Kaish.
- EUREKA KIDS
Virtual event held on 18th October in which 3 students Pratham Naidu, Alfia Alvi and Aisha siddiqui from the organizer team of our ED cell delivered an interactive motivational talk on the topic “why entrepreneurship” to the school going students. Approximately, 150 school students joined and responded positively. At the end, students submitted their feedback through the google form shared.
Dr. Ashu Jain coordinated the whole event.
- EUREKA TALK SHOW
Virtual event was held on 17th October in which Mr. Ankit Rajak delivered an interactive communication speech to all the students. He shared many Google forms for recording our opinions and participants shared their opinions live. Approximately, 90 students joined and made the event successful. Students learned many new things and gained knowledge and they gave their valuable feedback for the event.
Dr. Ashu Jain coordinated the event.
Student coordinators were Pratham Naidu, Alfia Alvi, Aisha Siddiqui.
- EXTEMPORE COMPETITION
This event was conducted in Virtual mode on 18th October in which every participant were given one topic and were to speak for 2 minutes on the spot. Topics allots were Inflation, Privatisation, Unemployment etc. Judges were Dr.MANJU SOLOMAN and Mrs. JOHN. Nearly 20 students participated, Dr.KUDSHIYA RAZA was the incharge and Dr. ASHU JAIN ma’am coordinated the whole event.
Student coordinators were Pratham Naidu, Alfia Alvi, Mohammad Kaish.
- CORPORATE BUSINESS EXPO
Virtual event held on 14th October in which participants had to choose one correct solution from the 4 given to solve the given case study related to business. The event was coordinated by Dr. ASHU JAIN. Every participant was marked out of 10 for each question. Approximately, 20 students participated and made the event successful through their precious presence.
Student coordinators for this event were Pratham Naidu, Alfia Alvi, Khushi, Mohammad Kaish.
- DEBATE COMPETITION
It was an offline event in which many teams participated, and
finally, two teams entered into final round held on 12th october out of which we got best 3 speakers. The event was judged by Dr. Reena Thomas and Mrs. Rashmi Patras.
Teacher incharge were Dr. Amita Chhatri and Dr. Ashu Jain
Student coordinators were Pratham Naidu, Alfia Alvi, Shashank Thapak.
- CORPORATE INTERVIEW EXPO
Virtual interview session in which participants were given a real time interview opportunity which was taken by an experienced professor MR. SAGAR THAKKAR held on 31st august. The participants were marked out of 10 according to their interview. Approximately, 20 participants gave interview. The event was coordinated by DR. ASHU JAIN.
Student coordinators- Pratham Naidu, Alfia Alvi, Vaibhav Raikwar, Shashank Thapak contributed their efforts well.
- BUSINESS IDEA competition
Virtual events in which participants were to present their innovative business idea through presentation held on 20th August. Nearly 10 participants displayed their ideas. The event was judged by Dr. Mamta Gokhale and Dr. Ashu Jain.
Student coordinators Alfia Alvi, Pratham Naidu, Vaibhav Raikwar and Shashank Thapak successfully conducted this programme.
- Entrepreneurship Development Cell in collaboration with Department of Economics, St. Aloysius College, has organized a Guest Lecture on 1st October 2019 on the topic “Entrepreneurship Development”. Mr. Prem Dubey, President, Jabalpur Chamber of Commerce was the speaker of the program. 90 students had attended this lecture.
- Entrepreneurship Development Cell in collaboration with Incubation Center, St. Aloysius College, has organized a Micro Seminar on 11.09.2019 on the topic “Entrepreneurship Awareness”. Resource Persons for this program were- Mr. Agranshu Dwivedi, G.M., Smart City, Ms. Barkha Upadhyay, Assistant, Smart City, Jabalpur. 75 students had attended this lecture, and the students of St. Aloysius College presented their innovative ideas in front of the resource persons. The ideas were very much appreciated and some of the students received funding from JIC to convert their ideas into reality.
- 6 days Skill development program was organized for the students of M.A. English Literature and (M.Sc. C.S.) on 06.03.2020, where the students were allotted project topics and they need to sell out their idea of innovative business as per their projects. Students did field survey and sold their product/ ideas into the market. Dr. Ashu Jain and Dr. Mamta Gokhale were the resource persons.
- Three Days Entrepreneurship Awareness Program and Best Innovative Business Idea Competition organized by ED cell, St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur, MP. The resource Person for day 1 was Prof. Dilip Nandkeolyar, Co-Chancellor, Commonwealth University, London and Mr. Subhayu Roy, Cofounder, Notebookstudy.com. for the second day first speaker was Mr. Amit Gupta, Cofounder Mergerdomo.com and second speaker was Ms. Parul Goel, State President CIMSME and Cofounder Jusmark Group. For the third day 1 speaker was Ms. Vishakha Khetrapal, Consultant and sustainability professional, in the second phase there were best innovative business idea competition held. Total number of students were 100 and participants were from different states like- Maharashtra, Andhra-Pradesh, Rajasthan and MadhyPradesh.
- Three Days Training Program on “Empowering Entrepreneurship- Best out of Waste” Organized by Entrepreneurship Development Cell in collaboration with Women Cell, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur, M.P. on 24th to 26th February, 2021. The aim of the training program was to provide training that how the students can use waste materials to make useful things. The trainers were Mrs. Anshu Agrawal, Teacher and Facilitator, Pidilite, and Mr. Neelesh Mourya, Asst. Professor, faculty of Fine Arts.
Following are the glimpses of useful material prepared by the students after workshop
- Three Days Program “YESS- Young Entrepreneurs to Start-up Stars (A Begining)” conduced by ED cell in Collaboration with Jabalpur Incubation Center on 10, 11 and 12th June 2021. More than 100 students of U.G have participated. The aim of YESS program was to spread awareness about innovation and Patenting. Key speakers were- Ms. Preeti Singh, Director on MNC Boards and POSH Committees lead, on the topic ‘All you need to know about Start-ups and Latest Trends in Startup Industry’ , Ms. Pooja Kumar, Director, Innove Intellects & IPR Expert, on the topic ‘Importance of IPR for Startups and research associates’ and Mr. Agranshu Dwivedi, Incubation Manager, Jabalpur Smart CityIncubation Center, called for innovative ideas from students. 10 Innovative Ideas were presented out of which 2 ideas of Mr. Rovin Singh from B.B.A. and Mr. Pratham Naidu from B.Com. have been selected for further guidance, mentoring and funding.
ACHIEVEMENT
On 29th Octobe , Madras Christian college organised case study competition in which participants were to prepare a presentation on the case study topic given by them in 2 hours and to present them in front of all.
Moment of great pride for all of us that our 2 students PRATHAM NAIDU and ALFIA ALVI of our ED cell participated representing our college in Madras and won 1st PRIZE in the competition. 15 teams participated in all.
Congratulations to the winners who brought glories to our college and yet many more to come….!!!!!
