CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: With the support of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MoE) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), AIC-RNTU Foundation — a leading incubation center backed by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, DPIIT, MeitY, DST, and the Ministry of Defence — successfully organized a five-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on the theme “Innovation and Entrepreneurship.”

The FDP was held at the AIC-RNTU campus, with a primary focus on “Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Problem-Solving and Idea Generation to Startup Finance, Business Models, Market Strategy, and IPR Support with Campus Incubation.”

Around 60 participants from prominent government and private educational institutions across the country took part in the program. More than 10 insightful sessions were conducted by industry experts and trainers from across India, delving deep into the startup ecosystem and innovation landscape.

One of the key highlights of the FDP was the interactive sessions with local entrepreneurs and startup founders. The participating faculty had the opportunity to engage with startup founders such as Ankesh Mehra (Founder – Alana), Priyanka Gupta (Founder – Rezovate Construction), Shahrukh Rehman (Founder – Unitus Infratech), Vivek Pandey (Founder – ARK), Akshat Srivastava (Founder – Insilo Logistics), and Mohit Sharma (Founder – FixPoint). These sessions offered participants a founder’s perspective on promoting entrepreneurship within educational institutions.

Throughout the FDP, participants were exposed to the practical nuances of innovation and entrepreneurship. They learned how to inspire and guide students towards innovation and startup creation. During the valedictory session, participants shared their experiences and presented plans for implementing the knowledge gained in their respective institutions.

The event was graced by AIC-RNTU Foundation Director Nitin Vats, University Registrar Sangeeta Johri, AIC-RNTU Foundation CEO and FDP Principal Investigator Ronald Fernandez, and Co-Principal Investigator Mansi Bijvani. In their addresses, they emphasized that this FDP marked a significant step in promoting entrepreneurship. The program proved to be an impactful initiative for educators, equipping them with new strategies, insights, and a practical approach to encourage students in the fields of startups and innovation.

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