Entrepreneurship Bootcamp – Edition IX (October 22–26, 2024)

DEI Entrepreneurship Bootcamp – Edition IX (Bootcamp IX)

Date & Venue

Held from October 22 to October 26, 2024 at the DEI Inspiration Studio & FabLab, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

Overview
Edition IX of the Bootcamp continued its tradition as a high-impact, immersive entrepreneurship development program under the Directorate of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (DEI), in collaboration with the Founders Club. Designed to empower aspiring student entrepreneurs, the event included workshops, expert talks, practical sessions, and mentorship interactions.


Event Itinerary (Digest from Bootcamp IX structure, with insights drawn from earlier editions for continuity)

Day 1: Kickoff & Orientation
Introduction to the bootcamp’s objectives and structure.
Ice-breaker sessions to foster team dynamics and networking.

Mid-Bootcamp: Skill-Building Workshops & Mentor Sessions

Domain-specific workshops (e.g., business modeling, design thinking) guided by mentors.
Industry-aligned mentorship sessions to review early-stage ideas.

Final Days: Pitching & Feedback Loops

Final rounds of idea pitching to faculty and industry judges.
Focused feedback to refine projects and roadmaps.

(The above structure reflects continuity with previous editions like Bootcamp VIII and typical Bootcamp frameworks, as specific daily breakdowns for Edition IX are not publicly detailed.)


Overall Outlook & Impact

Highlights

Comprehensive Entrepreneurial Training
Participants engage in hands-on workshops, expert mentoring, and real-world startup pitching, all within an intensive week-long format.

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Students from different disciplines converge, encouraging interdisciplinary problem-solving and innovation.

Practical, Actionable Feedback
Through direct interaction with faculty and industry professionals, participants receive constructive feedback to refine their startup ideas.

Extended Beyond Campus
Collaboration with DEI adds institutional credibility, enabling connections with mentors, alumni, and potential incubation pathways.


The ninth edition of SRM’s signature Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, powered by DEI and the Founders Club, unfolded at the DEI Inspiration Studio & FabLab over five transformative days.

This immersive program delivered a blend of inspiration and execution—where students pitched innovative ideas, engaged with domain experts, and refined their entrepreneurial instincts through hands-on sessions and expert feedback loops. While Edition IX upheld the tradition of featuring renowned speakers and mentors, it also maintained the spirit of growth and collaboration seen in prior editions like Bootcamp VIII.

Through dynamic workshops, expert-led sessions, and pitch evaluations, Edition IX catalyzed many campus innovators to shape promising ventures and embrace entrepreneurial mindsets. If you'd like a speaker highlight reel or participant testimonials from this edition, feel free to ask!