Startup 101: An Introduction to Science & Technology Entrepreneurship
Conducted by
Social Innovations @ Venture Center, and supported by NIDHI – Center of Excellence and Thoughtworks
The program touches upon different aspects of entrepreneurship, like: Entrepreneurship Essentials; Value Proposition; Business Planning; Company Operations; Financial Planning; Intellectual Property; Raising Money; Pitching; Marketing and few essential Skills for entrepreneurs.
The training program is of a total 6 weeks duration with 2 sessions on each Friday and Saturday. The talks are planned to encourage and promote first-generation technology innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue their ideas.
The Startup 101 series is an introductory series designed for young entrepreneurs who are embarking on their entrepreneurial journeys. The idea is to enthuse and inspire young entrepreneurs and provide them a common launch pad to take off.
What you will gain
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Learn key aspects of science & technology-based entrepreneurship
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Build selected components of a business plan
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20+ contact hours of expert-led sessions
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Practical guidance on:
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Value proposition & business planning
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Technology de-risking
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Pitching & storytelling
- Finance, legal, IP, HR, sales & marketin
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Access to the Venture Center ecosystem and expert network
Who should apply
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Budding / aspiring entrepreneurs
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Researchers, students, engineers, clinicians
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Early-stage inventive enterprises and science-based startups
Program Details
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Dates: From 10 January 2026 onwards
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Days & Time: Every Friday & Saturday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Mode: Hybrid (Offline at Venture Center, Pune & Online via Zoom)
Registration Fee
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INR 5,000/-
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Fee waivers applicable for select Venture Center and partner program fellows
