JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Successfully Hosts 5-Day AICTE-MoE FDP On Innovation And Entrepreneurship

 

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), proudly concluded a 5-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" recently.

This initiative aimed to equip faculty members and Incubation Managers from AICTE-Approved Institutions with the Tools, Frameworks, and confidence to mentor student innovators and support early-stage startups.

Key Highlights of the 5-Day FDP

•
50 + Faculty Members from diverse institutions across south India participated actively in the sessions.

• 13 Expert Speakers from industry and startups shared their insights.

• Day-wise Thematic Sessions covering entrepreneurship mindset, innovation frameworks, and startup strategies.

• Hands-on Workshops on customer discovery, problem validation, and Business Model Canvas.

Interactive Tools Introduced:

 • Empathy Mapping

 • Problem Statement Canvas

 • Value Proposition Design

 • Build-Measure-Learn Loop

Exposure to IP & Startup Finance, with practical insights on protecting ideas and managing funding stages.

Startup Collaboration: Invited startup founders for live pitching, mentorship, and team building exercises.

Go-to-Market Planning: Guidance on launching, marketing, and scaling products.

Peer Learning & Reflections: Empathy map-based group activities, team reflections, and institutional action plans.

Real-World Application Focus: Participants drafted actionable strategies for integrating I&E into their institutions.