We organized a pitching competition at our college to promote entrepreneurship and provide early-stage startups with an opportunity to participate in Eureka! 2024. Twenty startups were selected to present 2-minute pitches followed by 3-minute Q&A sessions with judges from the startup community. Feedback sessions were held for participants, and the winner’s pitch deck was submitted to E-Cell IIT Bombay for fast-tracked evaluation in the Zonals. The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony for the jury and a summary speech.
Our Screen Stories Challenge invited participants to create a post about their favorite movie that motivates them and write a few words explaining its impact. The challenge received an overwhelming response with over 30 entries this year. After careful evaluation, the top three winners were announced, and certificates were awarded to celebrate their exceptional contributions.
We created an impactful PowerPoint presentation on leveraging LinkedIn for networking, both for E-Cell and personal branding. The presentation covered useful tools such as RocketReach, Apollo, and Streak to enhance networking efforts. We also included the LinkedIn profiles of our team members within the presentation and captured photos of the session.
Our E-Cell has successfully launched its Instagram page to build a dynamic social media presence, connecting with startup enthusiasts and keeping followers updated on the latest in entrepreneurship. Through engaging posts covering news on startups, entrepreneurial events, and tributes to influential figures, we aim to inspire and inform our community.
A series of LinkedIn blogs was created, focusing on startup tips, founder success stories, industry insights, and daily motivation for entrepreneurs. The series consisted of posts every alternate day, with at least four posts shared, engaging the community and inviting them to share their stories.
We encouraged our team to inspire friends from other colleges to start their own Entrepreneurship Cells (E-Cells). This included hosting a virtual icebreaker meeting with our team and posting about it on social media to spread the entrepreneurial spirit to more campuses.
We crafted a strong brand identity for our E-Cell by developing a clear Vision and Mission statement that reflects our long-term goals and actions to achieve them. Additionally, we created a unique logo and tagline that encapsulate the spirit of our organization, ensuring a cohesive identity that aligns our members with a unified purpose.
To enhance efficiency and coordination within our E-Cell, we created a structured portfolio system, defining clear roles, responsibilities, and the required number of members for each role. We also introduced our team under the "Know Your Team" theme to strengthen our community connections.
Each team member articulated their personal motivation for joining the E-Cell by writing at least 100 words about what drives them, particularly through challenging times. This activity offered insight into the team’s shared entrepreneurial spirit and commitment.
We officially appointed a faculty advisor for our E-Cell to provide valuable guidance and support. An official letter was drafted and approved by the institution's leadership. Regular meetings are held with the advisor to discuss upcoming activities and evaluate past events.
We identified three entrepreneurship-related problems on campus and organized a group discussion with at least 10 members to address these issues. A poster was created to invite participants, and during the discussion, meaningful solutions were explored and documented.
A great mind worries less about the problem, and more about the solution. Hackertech is a 36-hour national tech business marathon that provides a plethora of opportunities for your genius and creative mind to showcase it’s true potential. Let the entrepreneur in you run and beat the ticking clock to Define, Devise and Develop.
The Art of the Deal: Master the Pitch, Secure the Funding Building Communities: Established WhatsApp groups categorized by academic level (UG/PG) and entrepreneurial orientation (enthusiasts, idea guys, startup guys). This ensured relevant information reached the right individuals. Strategy: Understanding the needs and aspirations of our target audience – students and aspiring entrepreneurs. To effectively cater to their diverse interests, we embarked on a mission called "Campus Quest.“
We crafted a presentation on leveraging LinkedIn for both personal and E-cell growth. The focus was on creating impactful profiles that showcase passion for entrepreneurship and attract valuable connections.
The purpose of ProTalks is to provide our students with a broader understanding of the entrepreneurial world. It aims to provide valuable insights, guidance, and inspiration for attendees as they embark on their entrepreneurial journeys or refine their business skills. The event offers the opportunity to interact with successful entrepreneurs, hear their stories, ask questions, and learn from their experiences.
We're delighted to share that we received over 25+ responses for the Mentor Magic Challenge. After thorough consideration, we are pleased to announce the final 3 winners. Each winner has been duly recognized with a certificate (Gold, Silver, Platinum) to commemorate their outstanding performance. Congratulations to the winners, and a heartfelt thank you to all participants for contributing to the success of the challenge!
Establishing an online presence to promote your E-cell is a key priority. A robust social media presence provides an effective platform for advertising your events. Here we had to begin by setting up an Instagram page for your E-cell and encouraging your friends and fellow startup enthusiasts to follow and support your E-cell.
The objective of the branding campaign for E-Cell SIT was to establish a robust and influential identity for the Entrepreneurship Cell at Saffrony Institute of Technology. This detailed report delineates the approaches, events, and results of the branding endeavor, guaranteeing the development of a coherent and compelling brand image for E-Cell SIT.
Defining roles in a team is very important for an organization. It makes sure that everyone knows what he or she needs to do at any particular point in time. It increases efficiency in the team and improves the chances of coordination among the group. This task is given in order to gain an overview of the team structure and the given task done by which committee.
Healthy competition can fuel collective growth if we share resources, collaborate across colleges, and build a nationwide network of E-cells that empowers every ambitious spirit. The ultimate goal is to instill an entrepreneurial spirit that resonates across the entire country
It is always important to have experienced people in your team to guide through the ups and downs of our journey. The Faculties are these experienced people in the institute. Having support from any faculty member at your college is very helpful. Their guidance, knowledge and experience will be very helpful for the students.
It is critical to be self-motivated and understand your ‘why’ while starting a business or forming an entrepreneurship club. It's important to figure out what pushes you to start an entrepreneurial cell, which will help you sail through the difficult times and not quit. It will also inspire others to join you and take the E-cell forward.