ISB Introduces I-Venture Immersive ivi Program: No Degr

ninth May 2024: The Indian School of Business (ISB) has launched a singular programme tailor-made for upcoming and promising entrepreneurs, referred to as I-Venture Immersive or ‘ivi’. Administered by the varsity’s entrepreneurship arm, I-Venture@ISB, the programme encourages eager innovators from throughout the nation to pursue their ardour with or with none formal academic qualification past Class 12.

The first spherical of admission for ‘ivi’ is now underway, for the founding cohort beginning in October. The six-month immersive expertise – billed as ‘greater than an incubator, greater than a college’ – might be performed full-time on the Hyderabad campus of ISB. Designed to offer budding entrepreneurs with transformative assist, ‘ivi’ may even present funding assist for promising cohort members to deliver their progressive concepts to life.

The programme is designed to cater to a various group of aspiring innovators, together with latest graduates desperate to launch disruptive startups; tech professionals in search of to infuse entrepreneurial pondering into their careers; and next-generation household enterprise homeowners who’re desperate to launch ventures past their legacies.

It may even welcome girls entrepreneurs navigating distinctive challenges within the aggressive market and armed forces veterans trying to apply their management expertise to entrepreneurial pursuits.

Professor Bhagwan Chowdhry, Faculty Director, I-Venture@ISB, defined, “Through ‘ivi’, ISB will foster a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures creativity, attracts funding, and empowers visionary leaders, all essential parts for unlocking India’s entrepreneurial potential. Our pursuit is to empower people from all walks of life to observe their entrepreneurial aspirations, and we’re targeted past the standard large cities, with an inclusive deal with all tiers and cities.”

The utility and choice course of will contain the candidate importing movies explaining their motivations – a way of choice that isn’t certain to grades and marks.

In its supply, the ‘ivi’ programme emphasises problem-solving via progressive strategies, together with AI, machine studying, and knowledge evaluation. Additionally, college students will purchase proficiency in accounting expertise. The advertising section will deal with branding, customer-centricity, and go-to-market methods. Further, the ‘ivi’ curriculum will pivot in direction of Lean Startup entrepreneurship and Design Thinking rules. Finance fundamentals for private and company finance, negotiation enhancement, and provide chain administration, are among the many different topics lined, utilizing an immersive expertise and hands-on coaching strategies.

Saumya Kumar, Director, I-Venture@ISB, added, “By eradicating conventional limitations to entry and offering substantial assist, we’re not simply shaping companies; we’re shaping a extra inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in India. ‘ivi’ realises our dedication to creating entrepreneurship accessible to all.”