MCM IIC holds a session on Accelerators and Incubators 

The Voice of Chandigarh News:

The Institution Innovation Council (IIC), Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, organised an online awareness session on ‘Accelerators/Incubators- Opportunities for Students and Faculty (Early-Stage Entrepreneurs)’. The aim of the session was to familiarise the participants with the role of accelerators and incubators in promoting entrepreneurship.

The resource person for the session was Dr. Neetu, Innovation Ambassador, MCM IIC. Dr. Neetu introduced the participants to the concept of business incubators and accelerators, and briefed about their significance in overcoming the numerous hurdles an entrepreneur might face during the early stages of a venture. She deliberated upon the steps to create Minimum Viable Product so as to get feedback from the customers in early stage of the start-up.

The active involvement of the Government of India in encouraging and motivating citizens to come up with innovative ideas and creating start-ups was also discussed by the expert. She further apprised the participants about the various schemes available specifically for women which help them in their business planning. Dr. Neetu shared with the participants a list of academic incubators and accelerators in and around Chandigarh and encouraged them to be creative and innovative. Over 64 students and faculty members attended the session and benefitted from it.

Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava expressed appreciation for the endeavours of MCM IIC directed towards promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship among students. She urged the students to contribute towards the nation’s development by coming up with sustainable ideas which would help the community to grow and improve.