Last updated: December 15, 2015 | 6:21 PM IST
The first batch of Indian School of Business (ISB)’s Technology Entrepreneurship Program (TEP) will graduate on Thursday.
TEP is a semi-virtual program designed in collaboration with Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) and Institute of Electronic Governance (IEG) in Andhra Pradesh.
The program is also backed by blue-chip companies such as Microsoft, Google, Deloitte, HBR, and Tata Motors. These companies will mentor potential technopreneurs from around 20 universities in both states.
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With support from both governments, TEP provides engineering students from all disciplines with the opportunity to not only create proof-of-concept (POC) models and explore options to get a head start for themselves, but also to improve their employability. We aim to provide an environment/experience where you can enhance your sexuality. -ups, says the ISB release.
Sujib Nair, CEO of TASK, said, “This program has helped broaden students’ motivation to achieve, but more importantly, it has expanded students’ ability and ability to become and act as entrepreneurs. It is a deliberate effort to inculcate, develop and hone skills.”
B. Sundar, CEO of IEG, echoed the AP government’s objectives in supporting this programme, saying, “We have a vision of creating an entrepreneurial civilization by training young engineers in entrepreneurship.” We are launching this program with this in mind, and we hope that this program will help provide the support that is needed.” We provide students with an ecosystem to convert knowledge into technology and commercialize it. ”
Winners of the Engineering Design Challenge will also be recognized during the event. The competition was run by ISB for students who came up with product prototypes such as smart water heaters, local positioning systems, smart gas measuring devices, and vehicle fuel gauges. A total of 71 teams submitted such prototypes, of which 21 were selected to participate in the bootcamp, where they received mentorship from industry experts.
First Published: December 15, 2015 | 5:28 PM IST
