Event: Orientation Programme on Overview of Entrepreneurship Cell

Date: 20-24 July 2026

Duration: 10 hours

Event conveners: Mr. Karthick. K, Head (Startup, Innovation and Entrepreneurship), SRM Group of Institutions, Ramapuram, Chennai; Dr. G. Priya, Co-ordinator (Startup, Innovation and Entrepreneurship), Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai

Participants: All first-year students of all departments, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, SRMIST Ramapuram (Shift 1 and Shift 2)

Objective of the event

The orientation programme was organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai Ramapuram, in association with the R. Shivakumar Research and Innovation Foundation - Section 8 Startup Incubator of SRM Ramapuram.

The primary objective was to introduce all first-year students of the Faculty to the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), its purpose, initiatives, programmes, and the support available for students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. The orientation aimed to create early awareness of entrepreneurship and encourage students to explore innovative thinking, opportunity identification, startup development, and the journey from idea to impact.

Summary of the event

The EDC conducted an orientation programme titled "Overview of Entrepreneurship Cell" for all first-year students of all departments in the Faculty from 20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026, with a separate session scheduled for each department and shift.

The programme introduced students to the role of the EDC and provided an overview of its initiatives, programmes, and support systems. It highlighted opportunities available through the EDC for students interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup development, and emphasized that entrepreneurship involves identifying opportunities, developing creative solutions, solving meaningful problems, and creating impact. Students were encouraged to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and to engage actively with EDC initiatives and programmes.

The orientation also introduced students to the journey from an initial idea to meaningful impact and encouraged them to explore, innovate, build, and lead with entrepreneurship. Overall, 6 teams were ready to pitch their ideas to begin their startup journey.

Key areas covered

• Introduction to the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)
• Overview of EDC initiatives and programmes for students
• Awareness of opportunities for innovation and startups
• Student support and engagement opportunities through entrepreneurship initiatives
• Encouragement to explore the journey from idea to impact

Outcomes of the programme

• Students gained an introductory understanding of the EDC and its role in promoting entrepreneurship.
• Participants became aware of the initiatives, programmes, and support available to students through the EDC.
• Students gained awareness of opportunities to explore innovation and startup development.
• The programme encouraged students to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking from the first year of their academic journey.
• Participants were motivated to explore ideas, identify opportunities, develop solutions, and work towards creating meaningful impact.
• The orientation created awareness about the possible journey from an idea to impact through entrepreneurship and innovation.